Chasing Excellence

Delving into 'The Ideal Team Player' book, the podcast explores virtues like humility, hunger, and people smarts extending beyond the workplace for better relationships. It discusses insecurity as a barrier to growth and the importance of seeking feedback. Embracing teamwork over individual achievements and vulnerability for team success are highlighted.

The podcast explores a mindset continuum from victim to competitor mentality, emphasizing growth and resilience. It debunks cardio misconceptions, promotes leadership skills, and discusses performers' inner thoughts. Practical strategies for embracing challenges and evolving towards a competitor mindset are shared. The evolution of a growth-focused mindset is highlighted, with insights on self-awareness and decision-making. The podcast also delves into childhood passions, aspirations, and parental reflections on guiding children's talents.

Something different this week. Ben was joined by his wife Heather for a talk they gave at CrossFit New England sharing insights and practical strategies for incorporating the 5 Factors into our daily lives. They emphasize the importance of leading by example, creating awareness, and fostering a supportive environment for ourselves and our families. Additionally, they provide valuable advice on how to effectively communicate these principles to our children, ensuring that the next generation embraces a holistic approach to wellness from an early age. ❤️ Subscribe to our weekly newsletter THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 Neurohacker [code: EXCELLENCE] 🔗 Cozy Earth [code: EXCELLENCE] 🔗 OneSkin [code: EXCELLENCE] ABOUT THE SHOW Every Tuesday, we answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram. [[]---[]]Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

The podcast discusses regulating emotions, scaling push-ups, balancing body fat and muscle, and setting boundaries with family. It explores emotional maturity, experiencing the right emotions, and having hard conversations. The hosts provide tips on handling frustration, navigating obstacles in coaching, and encouraging responsibility in conversations.

Expert EC Synkowski discusses avoiding health anxiety and finding balance in nutrition for teen athletes. They explore the fine line between mindful health practices and obsession. Topics include high caloric needs, protein intake, recovery metrics, and optimizing performance. Emphasizes fundamental healthy habits over unnecessary distractions in pursuit of wellness.

Delving into foundational health frameworks, the hosts discuss moving frequently, nourishing with real foods, cultivating curiosity, prioritizing sleep, and building supportive communities. They address optimizing movement at work, aligning career with values, and pursuing purpose through health and excellence. Emphasizing self-care, mindset, and consistent behaviors, they stress the importance of grounding in first principles over trendy distractions for overall well-being and success.

In this podcast, Ben and Greg discuss the power of adversity and mindset evolution, emphasizing the importance of realistic thinking and the warrior mentality. They also explore the significance of taking calculated risks in sports and the role of mental toughness for peak performance. Additionally, they touch on the appeal of high rocks, the impact of iconic sports figures on motivation, and the transformative power of curiosity for personal growth.

Topics include benefits of caffeine intake, modifications for double unders, grappling with dyslexia, overcoming frustration in entrepreneurship, and announcement of new Book Club. Emphasis on consistency, growth mindset, and importance of connecting with nature for personal development.

Podcast discusses coaching in CrossFit, challenges of opening a gym, programming in EMOMs and Tabatas, preparation for intense workouts, and balancing training and coaching. It explores the dynamics of GPS cues, community building, and life stages, offering insights for coaches and gym owners.

The podcast discusses the transition from personal trainer to elite coach, the impact of CrossFit on fitness, and the importance of decision-making. It explores psychological coaching, conscious decision-making, and strategies for breaking through training plateaus.