Chasing Excellence

Delving into Bruce Lee's profound wisdom, the podcast discusses facing challenges with lightness and perspective, integrating intuition and analysis in pursuing goals, exploring metabolic health insights, and the importance of playing by your own rules for personal growth and success.

Parenting strategies discussed include building grit, fostering a growth mindset, and balancing vulnerability. Prioritizing marriage for better parenting, teaching kids moderation, effective discipline, and encouraging passion in kids are key topics.

Vacation WODs, fitness after burnout, and ultra training in a CrossFit box are discussed. They talk about crafting exercise routines while on vacation, reintegrating training after burnout, and challenges faced by endurance athletes. Plus, they explore conflicting truths and audience engagement.

The podcast explores mindset challenges in marriage, focusing on overcoming victim mindsets and fostering positive energy. It contrasts 'happy' traits with 'smart' traits for team dynamics and emphasizes emotional intelligence and effective communication for true happiness in relationships and the workplace.

Exploring the concept of personalized health stacks for improved well-being, the podcast hosts delve into habits, activities, and methods. They discuss the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle through fitness routines, supplementation, and morning rituals. Prioritizing meaningful interactions and connections in a fast-paced world is also highlighted.

Topics include solving double under problems, supporting partner's fitness journey, navigating challenges in a male-dominated workplace, finding purpose later in life, pursuing happiness, building strong friendships, and the importance of structured discussions in relationships.

Cole Sager, a CrossFit competitor, discusses heavy lifting for Masters athletes, CNS vs muscular fatigue, and the value of the CrossFit Open for non-competitive CrossFitters. They explore intelligent training modifications as athletes age, the importance of bone density, and the role of community engagement in fitness assessments.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.