The Way of Excellence comes out in just over 2 weeks! Order today and get exclusive bonuses. Over five years ago, it occurred to Brad that the pursuit of genuine, heartfelt excellence was falling out of favor. In its place was a synthetic, pseudo version: hacks, quick fixes, secrets, and a whole bunch of elaborate kabuki masquerading as the real thing. The entire mission of this book is to reclaim excellence and show you how to have more of it in your own life. It includes fascinating new...
28 days ago • 7 min read
Reflect: Consistency over Intensity Two characteristics we've noticed in many high performers: Consistency is emphasized more than short-term Intensity: They stack good work week after week, month after month. Instead of trying to be heroes They know how to flip the switch to compete. Instead of always being hypercompetitive, they can turn it on and off. They aren't bringing the same intensity for their race on Saturday to their 7-year-olds' youth soccer game. Stay Even, Keep Moving ”Don’t...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Reflect: Define Who Matters Too often, we let other people into our heads. We play on repeat the comments from the anonymous troll or the offhanded critique of someone on the sidelines. We can't let it go. It becomes that voice in the back of our head that gives credence to the normal doubts we all face.We are wired for warnings. And our brain doesn't do the greatest job of discerning which voices to listen to and which to let go. We often talk about defining what success means to you. We can...
3 months ago • 9 min read
Reflect: Rules for Life Try hard. Care deeply. Put yourself out there. Don’t be scared of coming up short; it’s how you grow. Be patient. Realize good things tend to take time. Never sacrifice your health. Walk. Run. Lift. Swim. Dance. Cycle. Depression hates a moving target. Ask for help when you need it. Help others, too. Learn from failure. Learn from success. But also embrace a next-play mentality. The past is in the past. The future is in your imagination. You’ve only got the moment you...
3 months ago • 7 min read
Reflect: Excellence Excellence is not hustle-culture bullshit. It is not waking up at 4 AM to cold plunge and telling everyone about it. It is not a restrictive diet. It is not a chest thumping act of look how great I am. It is not sacrificing your soul or bending the knee to make as much money as possible. Excellence is throwing yourself fully into things that support your values. It is caring deeply and giving your all. It is making the most of your unique gifts. It is hard work. Creating....
3 months ago • 4 min read
Reflect: Actual vs. Pseudo Competitiveness Just after Faith Kipyegon won the gold medal in the 1,500m at the world athletics championship, the TV cameras focused in on a lady in the crowd with tears of joy streaming down her face. It was Beatrice Chebet, a fellow Kenyan athlete. A few days later, Chebet and Kipyegon went head-to-head in an epic battle in the 5k, with Chebet just edging out Kipyegon. When it comes to competition, we often think we need to hate our opponents, to make them our...
4 months ago • 6 min read
A quick heads up! Win the Inside Game is part of a 50% off promotion at Barnes and Noble. Get the hardcover for only $14. It's the lowest price it's ever been. Grab your copy today. Reflect: The Biggest Life Hack Perhaps the biggest life hack is to ignore all the shortcuts and hacks and simply show up, get started, nail the fundamentals, stay patient, and give yourself a chance. The Valley Before the Breakthrough Click here to read on the GrowthEq site Eight weeks ago, one of us (Brad) was...
6 months ago • 5 min read
Reflect: Stop Searching for Perfection There is no single best diet. There is no single best workout plan. There is no single best routine for productivity. Anyone who says otherwise is usually trying to sell you something.Don't take them seriously. Ninety percent of plans and programs for most things are marketing snake oil. Ten percent can be effective. Find something amongst the latter ten percent that works for you and stay consistent. That's the name of the game for nearly everything....
6 months ago • 9 min read
Reflect: Doubt is Normal. Accept It. If your mind is filled with thoughts of wanting to quit, it doesn’t mean you are weak. It means you are normal. Even the best in the world feel a strong urge to quit sometimes. What matters is taking those doubts and urges along for the ride: instead of freaking out and reacting to them, you accept them and get on with the show. We all have insecurities. They never fully go away. You just don't want to let them limit your potential. Think: This is normal....
6 months ago • 6 min read