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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST READ The definitive book on excellence: a practical guide to creating, contributing, and actualizing your potential amid the craziness of modern life, from bestselling author Brad Stulberg ""An absolutely beautiful book.""--Steve Kerr, nine-time NBA Champion; Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA Whether you are practicing guitar, pushing your limits at the gym, leading a team, honing a craft, studying medicine, or giving yourself the time and space to finally write that book, the pursuit of excellence is a big part of what makes life worth living--and it is for all of us. Unlike ""pseudo-excellence,"" which is about hustle culture and hacks, genuine excellence is about challenging yourself in worthwhile endeavors, focusing on what matters most, and expressing the unique qualities that make you who you are. Too often, we get caught up in convenience and distraction to the detriment of our true potential. The good news is that we can set ourselves on a better path, one that includes more aliveness and resonance, more connection to self and others. Here, Stulberg finds convergence between modern science, age-old philosophy, and daily practice to explain that we are wired to strive for excellence--it is what we are here to do, core to our humanity. Yet our environment often works against us. The path he shares to reclaim excellence means learning about: Defining, living, and working in alignment with your values Cultivating focus and concentration The power of prioritizing consistency over intensity Building durable confidence The connection between mastery and mattering Developing the courage to care deeply Designing environments that support excellence Selecting goals based not just on what you want to achieve, but on who you want to become Overcoming the traps, pitfalls, and barriers to excellence including alienation, chasing a never-ending supply of dopamine, and addiction to external validation and the opinions of others Applying the principles and insights of excellence to one's organizations and communities At its core, excellence is a deeply-fulfilling process of becoming--the best performer, and person, you can be.

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""An absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. The gratification that comes from truly losing one's self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success."" -- Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA Readers are invited to rethink what it truly means to be at their best--not through perfectionism or shallow success, but through purposeful growth and meaningful engagement. Stulberg reveals how excellence is a deeply human process."" -- Charles Duhigg, author of the bestsellers The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators ""Stulberg's examination of excellence as both a concept and practice is food for thought for every profession and discipline -- and for life itself. A riveting narrative that shows us that everyone is capable of growth. The Way of Excellence is full of tools, but it's about more than achieving and succeeding. I loved reading it."" -- Hilary Hahn, international violin soloist and 3-time GRAMMY winner ""In a chaotic world filled with shallow distraction and performative busyness, The Way of Excellence is a must-read book that offers a path toward something deeper: the disciplined pursuit of mastery, competence, and mattering. I highly recommend it!"" -- Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work ""A transformative read for aspiring high performers of all disciplines and all levels. This book is the best reminder that the way we do what we do matters."" -- Chelsea Sodaro, Ironman World Champion

""An absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. The gratification that comes from truly losing one's self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success."" -- Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA Readers are invited to rethink what it truly means to be at their best--not through perfectionism or shallow success, but through purposeful growth and meaningful engagement. Stulberg reveals how excellence is a deeply human process."" -- Charles Duhigg, author of the bestsellers The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators ""Stulberg's examination of excellence as both a concept and practice is food for thought for every profession and discipline -- and for life itself. A riveting narrative that shows us that everyone is capable of growth. The Way of Excellence is full of tools, but it's about more than achieving and succeeding. I loved reading it."" -- Hilary Hahn, international violin soloist and 3-time GRAMMY winner ""In a chaotic world filled with shallow distraction and performative busyness, The Way of Excellence is a must-read book that offers a path toward something deeper: the disciplined pursuit of mastery, competence, and mattering. I highly recommend it!"" -- Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work ""A transformative read for aspiring high performers of all disciplines and all levels. This book is the best reminder that the way we do what we do matters."" -- Chelsea Sodaro, Ironman World Champion ""The Way of Excellence is Brad Stulberg at his very best: relentlessly pragmatic, truly wise, and genuinely helpful. This book teaches us that in an era of shallow hacks and quick fixes, mastery requires depth and patience. Excellence is: consistency over intensity, fundamentals over fads, and progress over perfection. It is hard for me to think of anyone in my life to whom I wouldn't recommend this book."" -- Derek Thompson, author of Abundance and Hit Makers

""In a chaotic world filled with shallow distraction and performative busyness, The Way of Excellence is a must-read book that offers a path toward something deeper: the disciplined pursuit of mastery, competence, and mattering. I highly recommend it!"" - Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work ""Stulberg's examination of excellence as both a concept and practice is food for thought for every profession and discipline -- and for life itself. A riveting narrative that shows us that everyone is capable of growth. The Way of Excellence is full of tools, but it's about more than achieving and succeeding. I loved reading it."" - Hilary Hahn, international violin soloist and 3-time GRAMMY winner ""The Way of Excellence is Brad Stulberg at his very best: relentlessly pragmatic, truly wise, and genuinely helpful. This book teaches us that in an era of shallow hacks and quick fixes, mastery requires depth and patience. Excellence is: consistency over intensity, fundamentals over fads, and progress over perfection. It is hard for me to think of anyone in my life to whom I wouldn't recommend this book."" - Derek Thompson, author of Abundance and Hit Makers ""An absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. The gratification that comes from truly losing one's self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success."" - Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA ""A transformative read for aspiring high performers of all disciplines and all levels. This book is the best reminder that the way we do what we do matters."" - Chelsea Sodaro, Ironman World Champion Readers are invited to rethink what it truly means to be at their best--not through perfectionism or shallow success, but through purposeful growth and meaningful engagement. Stulberg reveals how excellence is a deeply human process."" - Charles Duhigg, author of the bestsellers The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators

This is an absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. There is power in committing to a process mindset, both for an individual and for a team. But the gratification that comes from truly losing one's self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success. -- Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA

""An absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. There is power in committing to a process mindset, both for an individual and for a team. The gratification that comes from truly losing one's self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success."" -- Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA ""In The Way of Excellence, readers are invited to rethink what it truly means to be at their best--not through perfectionism or shallow success, but through purposeful growth and meaningful engagement. Drawing on science, philosophy, and stories from world-class performers, the book reveals how excellence is a deeply human process. Stulberg offers a powerful alternative to burnout culture and digital distraction, showing how anyone can cultivate a life of focus, vitality, and authentic achievement."" -- Charles Duhigg, author of the bestsellers The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators ""Brad Stulberg's examination of excellence as both a concept and practice is food for thought for every profession and discipline -- and for life itself. Weaving philosophy, science and lived experiences into a riveting narrative, he shows us how everyone is capable of growth. The Way of Excellence is full of tools, but it's about more than achieving and succeeding. I loved reading it. Stulberg describes many layers of brilliance, drawing attention to the complex landscape of beautiful human contributions around us."" -- Hilary Hahn, international violin soloist and 3-time GRAMMY winner ""In a chaotic world filled with shallow distraction and performative busyness, The Way of Excellence is a must-read book that offers a path toward something deeper: the disciplined pursuit of mastery, competence, and mattering. Whether you're a knowledge worker, creative, or student, I highly recommend it!"" -- Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work ""A transformative read for aspiring high performers of all disciplines and all levels. Brad's words help me to hone my own process and ensure I'm keeping the most important things the most important things. This book is the best reminder that the way we do what we do matters."" -- Chelsea Sodaro, Ironman World Champion

An absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. There is power in committing to a process mindset, both for an individual and for a team. The gratification that comes from truly losing one's self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success. -- Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA

""An absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. There is power in committing to a process mindset, both for an individual and for a team. The gratification that comes from truly losing one's self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success."" -- Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA ""A transformative read for aspiring high performers of all disciplines and all levels. Brad's words help me to hone my own process and ensure I'm keeping the most important things the most important things. This book is the best reminder that the way we do what we do matters.""-- -- Chelsea Sodaro, Ironman World Champion

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Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, Forbes, and other outlets. He also serves as the co-host of The Growth Equation podcast and is on faculty at the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Public Health. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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