excellence, actually

26 Lessons on Excellence to Jump Start 2026


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We're ringing in 2026 by bringing you 26 lessons that will help you achieve excellence in whatever it is you do. These are the the habits, practices, and mindsets that we revisit so often in our work and that have proven effective in creating a foundation for high-level achievement. Consider this your cheat sheet: Give yourself credit for the things you're doing well, notice areas you might like to improve, and then come along with us for another year of trying to help you perform your best at the things you care about most.


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    excellence, actuallyBy Steve Magness, Brad Stulberg, & Clay Skipper

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