excellence, actually From Success to Mastery: The Art of Sustained Excellence
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Aug 21, 2025 Explore the journey of sustaining excellence after achieving initial success. Insights include balancing intrinsic joy with external recognition to maintain motivation. The discussion highlights psychological challenges for young achievers and encourages redefining success through consistent growth. Delve into the importance of deliberate practice alongside playful exploration to foster creativity. A spotlight on rekindling passion emphasizes finding joy in your craft amidst pressures, promoting a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
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Cooper Lutkenhaus Breakthrough
- Steve recounts Cooper Lutkenhaus, a 16-year-old who ran 1:42.27 in the 800m, shocking the sport with historic times.
- He finished second at the U.S. championships, beating multiple world champions and setting a world junior record.
Savor Praise, Then Return To Craft
- Enjoy external praise briefly but return to the craft to protect intrinsic motivation.
- Bound celebration time and refocus on practice to maintain long-term drive.
Peaks Distort Expectations
- Early peaks create distorted expectations that improvement will remain linear.
- Surrounding perspective-givers helps temper unrealistic assumptions about future progress.
