Chasing Excellence
Looking to build more than just physical fitness? Join Ben Bergeron and Patrick Cummings as they explore how daily practices create the foundation for lasting peace of mind. Through practical frameworks and honest conversations, discover how deep health unlocks the freedom to chase what truly matters. Learn the five essential factors - training, eating, thinking, sleeping, and connecting - that transform fleeting moments of clarity into a life of sustained fulfillment. If you're ready to move beyond quick fixes and build context-independent peace of mind, this is your guide.
Episodes
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can athletes effectively transition from competitive sports to new life stages while maintaining a healthy mindset and purpose?
2. What are the key lessons learned from high-level competition that can be applied to everyday life, particularly in terms of resilience and goal setting?
3. How does the importance of community and supportive training environments contribute to an athlete's suc...
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can we effectively cope with the challenges of personal safety and well-being while balancing work demands and relationships?
2. What strategies can we implement to redefine success in our lives, especially when facing significant personal obstacles?
3. How does vulnerability in our relationships enhance connection and understanding, and how can we leverage this to foster a supportive env...
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can embracing discipline lead to personal growth and a stronger sense of self?
2. What are practical strategies for incorporating hard challenges into our daily routines to foster resilience and character development?
3. In what ways can mindfulness practices, such as breath work and meditation, enhance our emotional and mental well-being?
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The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can parents balance fitness and family responsibilities without sacrificing their health and well-being?
2. What strategies can help parents maintain their training routines amidst the challenges of parenting small children?
3. In what ways can embracing the changing seasons of life enhance our understanding of identity and purpose as parents and individuals?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. What are the primary distractions that prevent us from achieving true happiness and fulfillment in our lives?
2. How can we identify and overcome internal psychological traps, such as judgment and unrealistic expectations, that hinder our well-being?
3. What steps can we take to prioritize our own values and desires over societal pressures and external expectations to live a more authentic an...
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. What are the common distractions that keep us from achieving our health goals, and how can we effectively identify and overcome them?
2. How do our social circles and environments influence our health behaviors, and what strategies can we implement to create a supportive network?
3. In what ways can we shift our focus from perfectionism and obsession with outcomes to a more balanced and susta...
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can understanding stress impact our overall health and well-being?
2. What practical strategies can we implement to manage stress effectively in our daily lives?
3. In what ways does stress influence our pursuit of happiness and sense of purpose?
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The 4 Listener Questions We're Answering:
1. How do you maintain consistency in your fitness routine while scaling intensity?
2. How do you protect your health and wellness goals in a toxic workplace?
3. What's the smart way to start a fitness journey after a very long break?
4. Should you train for an unpartitioned Murph, and what's the best approach?
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The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How is Cole Sager transitioning from a high-level competitive mindset to a more balanced approach to fitness and life?
2. What lessons has Cole learned from years of intense training and competition that can be applied to our everyday life and relationships?
3. In what ways can we all prioritize our health and well-being while still pursuing our passions and responsibilities?
The 4 Questions We're Answering:
1. How can aligning on health and fitness values influence your search for a life partner, and what role should these values play in dating?
2. What strategies can you use to address physical imbalances that develop from transitioning to more rotational sports as you age?
3. Which supplements are truly essential for performance and health, and how do you identify high-quality options?
4. How can you...
Something of an experiment this week: We’ve collected some of the best moments and biggest ideas from our April episodes.
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🤙 ABOUT US
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can understanding and addressing our fears improve our mental health and overall well-being?
2. What practical strategies can we implement to counteract the mind killers, particularly fear, in our daily lives?
3. In what ways can cultivating openness and vulnerability enhance our resilience against anxiety and stress?
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The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can we navigate feelings of guilt and responsibility when a friend struggles with addiction or unhealthy behaviors?
2. What role does being present play in supporting friends who may need help, and how can we create a safe space for them to reach out?
3. How do we balance our own well-being with the desire to help others, especially when faced with difficult relationships?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. What constitutes a "worthy challenge" in our lives, and how can pursuing these challenges contribute to our personal growth and development?
2. How can we transform everyday struggles into meaningful opportunities for character development and fulfillment?
3. How do ambition and the desire for achievement intersect with the pursuit of internal peace and self-actualization?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can we transform our mindset around fitness from a place of punishment to one of celebration and empowerment?
2. What practical steps can we take to dismantle the victim mentality and foster a healthier self-image?
3. How can changing our language and the words we use impact our motivation and overall well-being?
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The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. What are the key habits that lead to personal ineffectiveness, and how can we recognize and shift away from them in our daily lives?
2. How can understanding the difference between being reactive and proactive enhance our overall well-being and effectiveness in different areas of life?
3. In what ways can collaboration and teamwork contribute to achieving our goals and creating a more fulfill...
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can we effectively navigate the influence of technology and screens in our children's lives while promoting a more active and engaged lifestyle?
2. What strategies can we use to create an environment that encourages healthier habits, both at home and in social settings with friends and neighbors?
3. How can we foster open conversations with our children about nutrition and screen time, en...
The 4 Questions We're Answering:
1. How can we effectively incorporate mobility and maintenance work into our daily routines to enhance performance and prevent injury?
2. What mental strategies should we use to approach AMRAP workouts versus for-time workouts to optimize performance in each format?
3. How do we handle situations where children resist participating in physical activities, while ensuring they develop healthy lifestyl...
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:
1. How can we simplify nutrition without compromising results, and what role does consistency play in achieving dietary goals?
2. What is the psychological impact of dietary choices, and how can we cultivate a healthy relationship with food to avoid guilt and self-sabotage?
3. In what ways can understanding personal identity influence our eating habits, and how can we use that knowledge to foste...
The 4 Questions We're Answering:
1. How to effectively balance sports training with other fitness goals to maximize both performance and social benefits?
2. How to manage expectations around ambitious fitness goals (like marathon times) without tying self-worth and happiness to specific outcomes?
3. What strategies can help motivate a partner who's struggling with workout consistency after one person can no longer train at the same...
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