<p>What if excellence isn’t about winning, but becoming?</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p><strong>Brad Stulberg</strong>&nbsp;is a bestselling author, writer for&nbsp;<em>The New York Times</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Wall Street Journal</em>, co-host of the podcast&nbsp;<em>Excellence, Actually</em>, and faculty member at the University of Michigan. His newest book is&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3ZyB7Q7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World</em></a>.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll discover</strong></p><ul><li>A powerful redefinition of excellence that frees you from perfectionism</li><li>Why mastery and mattering are essential for deep satisfaction</li><li>A simple way to reclaim focus in a world designed to distract you</li><li>How joy, rest, and renewal fuel long-term growth</li><li>A practical framework for balancing ambition with the rest of your life</li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.</p><br><p>You can find Brad at: <a href="https://www.bradstulberg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-stulberg-009b168b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/excellence-attention-meaningful-growth-brad-stulberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a></p><br><p><strong>Next week,&nbsp;</strong>be sure to tune in for my conversation&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>Susan Piver</strong>&nbsp;about why love feels hard and how that discomfort can deepen intimacy. Follow the show in your favorite listening app so it’s right there when the episode drops.</p><br><p><strong>Check out our offerings &amp; partners:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Join My New Writing Project:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Awake at the Wheel</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources &amp; Discount Codes</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>