Chasing Excellence

[ 💭 ] True Competitors Don’t Want Things to Be Perfect


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🌵 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club

We’re exploring the intense pressures faced by athletes during major competitions like the Olympics and CrossFit Games.

We examine the importance of embracing imperfection, maintaining a flow state, and focusing on character over circumstances.

We emphasize how these principles are not only pivotal for athletes but for anyone striving for excellence while battling the allure of perfectionism in today’s social-media-driven world.

⌚TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence 02:43 The Tragic Case of Katie Meyer 03:50 Embracing Imperfection in Sports 08:44 The Importance of Letting Go 11:54 The Role of Sport as a Teacher 14:15 Navigating Triggers and Flow States 17:38 Thanks to our Sponsors: Qualia Life & OneSkin 20:36 The Allure of Perfectionism 21:08 Understanding Perfectionism and Complaining 22:03 The Negative Impact of Perfectionism 24:13 Embracing Imperfection in Sports 25:59 Character Over Circumstances 31:52 Coaching Young Athletes Against Perfectionism

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ABOUT THE SHOW

We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

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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