A Different Take on Excellent That Changes Everything | Brad Stulberg

A Different Take on Excellent That Changes Everything | Brad Stulberg

What if excellence isn’t about winning, but becoming?


For so many of us, the word excellence has become tangled up with perfectionism, obsession, and relentless hustle. No wonder it feels heavy, triggering, or out of reach.


In this conversation, we explore a very different understanding of excellence, one rooted in meaning, care, and deep engagement. Together, we unpack why modern life makes it so hard to focus, why joy and rest are essential to growth, and how pursuing what truly matters can quietly reshape who you become.


Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author, writer for The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, co-host of the podcast Excellence, Actually, and faculty member at the University of Michigan. His newest book is The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World.


In this episode, you’ll discover

  • A powerful redefinition of excellence that frees you from perfectionism
  • Why mastery and mattering are essential for deep satisfaction
  • A simple way to reclaim focus in a world designed to distract you
  • How joy, rest, and renewal fuel long-term growth
  • A practical framework for balancing ambition with the rest of your life


If you’ve ever felt pulled to do meaningful work but exhausted by the way success is usually framed, this conversation offers a wiser, more human path forward. Press play to explore what excellence can become.


You can find Brad at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript


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