In this episode best selling author and coach Brad Stulberg joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his new book ‘The Way of Excellence’ which explores what sustainable excellence really looks like and what it potentially means for us all in supporting young athletes.
During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:
- Building excellence through rhythm and balance
- The dangers of outcome obsession
- Supporting our young people to build and maintain a ‘stable sense of self’
- Helping our young people build confidence through effective preparation
- The importance of discomfort for growth but not chaos
- Helping young people interpret failure as information, not a final verdict
- Creating support systems and environments full of clarity and consistency that help develop resilience and self-awareness
Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the
bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and is the co-author of Peak
Performance with former guest Steve Magness.
Brad regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast “excellence, actually” and is on the faculty at the University of Michigan.
‘THE WAY OF EXCELLENCE’ is a transformative guide for readers to step beyond superficial definitions of
success and to pursue a richer, values-driven form of high performance and growth. By integrating mastery with a
sense of meaning and mattering, the book offers a blueprint for living fully and one that prioritises resilience, deep connection, and true fulfilment at each step of the journey.
To buy your copy click here:
Additional Reading
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