Ep. 383: The Way of Excellence in BJJ, feat. Brad Stulberg

This week, we're joined by Brad Stulberg! Brad is the author of multiple bestsellers including The Way of Excellence and Peak Performance. In this episode, Brad shares his findings from a decade of researching excellence: what it actually is, why we chase it, and what separates real pursuit from the performative version flooding our feeds. Topics include: the three Cs of excellence (caring, curiosity, consistency), self-handicapping, reframing nerves as excitement, why plateaus are a feature (not a bug), and how to make intelligent trade-offs so you stop spreading yourself too thin. If you've ever beaten yourself up for not progressing fast enough, this one's for you.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:
• Process Over Outcomes
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• Feedback Loop
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• Defensive Thinking
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• Consistency
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• Compounding
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• Surface Area
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• Keep It Playful
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