The Path to Excellence: A Conversation with Brad Stulberg | s6e5 | Running Explained Podcast

In this episode of the Running Explained podcast, hosts Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava engage in a deep conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Brad Stulberg about his latest book, 'The Way of Excellence.' They explore the true meaning of excellence, the importance of caring deeply about one's pursuits, and the value of community in achieving goals. Brad shares insights on the journey of personal growth, the significance of values in goal setting, and the necessity of embracing discomfort. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media on our perceptions of success and the importance of maintaining integrity in the pursuit of growth. 00:00 Introduction to the Guest Brad Stulberg 04:02 The Journey of Writing and Coaching 05:21 Understanding the Arrival Fallacy 08:14 The Process Over Outcomes Philosophy 10:59 Defining Excellence and Its Misconceptions 14:00 Aligning Goals with Personal Values 17:12 The Importance of Caring and Vulnerability 21:04 Building a Supportive Community 26:58 The Concept of the Humble Badass 30:03 Navigating Extremes: The Middle Ground 36:28 The Myth of Balance: Embracing Seasons of Life 44:05 Sitting with Discomfort: The Path to Mental Toughnes 52:27 Final Thoughts: Advice and Insights from Brad Brad Stulberg is author of the New York Times bestseller The Way of Excellence Book - ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Way-Excellence-Greatness-Satisfaction-Chaotic/dp/0063385945 Amanda- https://instagram.com/amanda_katzz/?hl=en Nick -⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/nklastava/?hl=en Email - Hello@runningexplained.com 🚨 1:1 COACHING SPOTS OPEN NOW 🚨 Ready to finally train with a plan that’s built around YOU? ✅ Personalized training ✅ Weekly support + adjustments ✅ Strategy, structure, and accountability ✅ Expert coaching to help you actually hit your goals Not ready for a 1:1 Coach 📝PDF Training Plan Templates available 🤝Group Coaching, Strength Training and Unlimited access to all Training Plans available in The Run Club App Learn more about all of this at www.runningexplained.com