Chasing Excellence

We’re the impact of working in offices for long hours, the potential benefits and risks of lab-grown meat, and not taking criticism from those we wouldn't seek advice from.

Expect to Learn:

✦ The impact of long office hours on our well-being ✦ The potential benefits and drawbacks of lab-grown meat ✦ The importance of considering the source of criticism ✦ The limitations of human beings in our modern world ✦ The significance of not settling for complacency

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🔗 LMNT

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🔗 CompTrain

About the Show

Every Tuesday, we answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes chase what truly matters.

About Us

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

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We're exploring stoicism, conscious leadership, and the significance of fully experiencing emotions this week.

We're also answering your questions about body weight and performance, along with what to do about the lasting effects of emotional responses after the triggering situation has concluded.

Expect to Learn

• The correlation between body weight and performance
• Strategies for handling lingering emotional responses
• Insights from the "15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership"
• The true meaning of stoicism and how it can be misunderstood

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

🔗 ReliefBand [use code EXCELLENCE] 🔗 Lectric eBikes 🔗 Momentous [use code EXCELLENCE] 🔗 LMNT

ABOUT THE SHOW

Every Tuesday, we answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters.

ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we have a chat Ben had recently on the Mindset Advantage podcast hosted by DJ Hillier. In it, they discuss 15 lessons learned over Ben’s 15 years of high-level coaching.

Expect to Learn:

• How to turn the page and focus on the next event or challenge
• The importance of tuning out distractions and ignoring external noise
• Why you need to cultivate the right mindset to maximize performance and minimize self-sabotage
• How to practice being non-judgmental and present-focused

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Oneskin: oneskin.co [code: EXCELLENCE]

Shopify: Shopify.com/excellence

LMNT: drinklmnt.com/excellence

Momentous: lifemomentous.com [code: EXCELLENCE]

FIND US ON SOCIAL:

Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re answering listener questions about snacking healthier, starting a career in fitness, and teaching mental toughness to kids. We wrap the episode up with a new Cool Down, where we give you permission to (perhaps) do the thing you know you should be doing, but aren’t.

The questions we’re answering this week:

1️⃣ From Aidan: Do you have any suggestions for healthy and clean snacks?

2️⃣ from Kevin: I think I want to pursue a career in fitness, but I'm struggling with how to start while still supporting my family. How long should I try to see if the new position is something I'll enjoy?

3️⃣ from Victor: How can a parent teach their child a lesson on mental toughness?

4️⃣ from Orsi: How can I determine if an activity or experience, like a multi-day solo bike ride and camping with my 1-year-old, is a wise decision that will benefit her long-term development, considering potential disruptions to her daily routine and possible sleepless nights?

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Cozy Earth: cozyearth.com [use code: EXCELLENCE]

Lifeforce: mylifeforce.com/excellence [use code: EXCELLENCE40]

Policygenius: policygenius.com

FIND US ON SOCIAL:

Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re talking yoga for CrossFitters, getting teenagers to move more and look at screens less, balancing life with your spouse, and more.

Specific questions we’re answering:

1️⃣ How can I attract more CrossFit athletes to try my beginner-friendly yoga class and benefit from the mobility training it offers?

2️⃣ Should I have a conversation with our daycare provider about not giving highly processed foods to my kids, or should I just continue to feed them top-notch foods outside of daycare?

3️⃣ How can we motivate my 16-year-old son to be more active and involved in physical activities without pressuring him to exercise or go outside, given his decreasing interest in sports and growing preference for video games and online videos?

4️⃣ How do you and your spouses balance family and household roles, schedules, responsibilities, etc., to maintain a healthy work-life balance?

We’re also talking about a documentary you should watch. Learn more about that here: https://smalltownstrongdoc.com/

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Momentous: livemomentous.com [use code EXCELLENCE40]

BetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/excellence

FIND US ON SOCIAL:

Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The questions we’re answering this week:

📍 How can I improve my training to achieve better progress and keep up with the competition, considering my busy lifestyle as a self-employed PT and lack of easy access to a CrossFit box?

📍 Has the Fulfillment Framework process evolved for you and Ben since you first talked about it 2 years ago, including the macro-to-micro approach to goal setting and checking off 20-25 items daily as part of your routine?

📍 How can athletes, whether amateur or professional, stay present in the moment and balance their daily activities needed to achieve their goals, without feeling guilty about prepping when they have family obligations?

📍 As an elementary school physical education and health teacher, I want to develop a health curriculum for grades 4-6 based on the five factors of health. Can you provide essential principles for each factor that are geared toward elementary school students?

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

ONESKIN: oneskin.co (use code EXCELLENCE)

RELIEFBAND: reliefband.com (use code EXCELLENCE)

LIFE FORCE: mylifeforce.com/excellence (use code EXCELLENCE40)

FIND US ON SOCIAL:

Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we answer listener questions about working on weaknesses, combating habits derailing progress, and deepening connections with significant others.

We also share personal experiences and advice on balancing pushing kids without over-scheduling, reflecting on legacy, and prioritizing meaningful moments.

Specific questions we’re answering:

📍 How do you maintain good habits and routines when struggling with depression?

📍 How can you make others understand the importance of reconnecting with your partner when they don't see anything wrong in their busy lives?

📍 To work on weaknesses in the gym, should I focus on 2-3 specific things before each training session or cycles of one specific thing I’d train at least three times per week?

📍 Should parents prioritize their children's busy schedules and extracurricular activities to teach executive functioning, teamwork, and time management skills - or is there a risk of burning them out and over-scheduling them? What are your thoughts on the matter?

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Momentous: livemomentous.com [code: excellence]

LMNT: DrinkLMNT.com/excellence

Shopify: Shopify.com/excellence

FIND US ON SOCIAL:

Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The questions we’re answering this week:

📍 How do you advise introducing complex movements like the split jerk to people new to fitness and give them proper progressions, especially when trainers may be teaching them without proper mechanics?

📍 What is the best way to reach a protein goal of 160g while staying within a fat goal when tracking macros to lose weight?

📍 How can I address the priorities as a couple when planning a massive wedding that holds significance for my fiance and her family, but not for mine?

PLUS:

We’re talking about Ben’s experience this summer trying (and struggling) to balance family life with work life.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

🔗 Policygenius: policygenius.com

🔗 Life Force: mylifeforce.com/excellence (code: EXCELLENCE40)

🔗 Lectric eBikes: Lectricebikes.com

FIND US ON SOCIAL:

Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The questions we’re answering this week:

📍 How can I increase my stamina for doing burpees during workouts?

📍 How can I avoid making snap judgments towards people?

📍 Should I wait until my baby can sleep longer stretches before getting back to CrossFit?

📍 How can I balance feeling unhappy with my career and wanting to make a change with being a financial provider for my family?

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Ice Barrel: https://icebarrel.com (use code: EXCELLENCE)

Momentous: https://livemomentous.com (use code: EXCELLENCE)

BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/excellence

FIND US ON SOCIAL:

Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/

Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're answering three of your questions this week:

📍 Can a CrossFit athlete's performance become worse due to running, and if so, how much running is too much?

📍 Why is it important to stay informed about the news and politics, even if it can be seen as mostly entertainment and outside of our control?

📍 How can one build a relationship with oneself after spending many years focused on being who everyone else wanted them to be, especially after a divorce and at a young age?

PLUS:

📍 We're talking about when Ben went to prison to learn more about a program bringing CrossFit to inmates.

📍 We wrap up with another round of our Recommendation Roundup, where we talk about what we've been reading, listening to, and enjoying lately.

✦ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS ✦

LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/excellence 

FEEL GOOD LAB: https://thefeelgoodlab.com/ (use code: BEN)

✦ GET A QUESTION INTO THE SHOW ✦

Drop Patrick a DM: https://www.instagram.com/pscummings/

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Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:

· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.

· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.

· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.