17 Dec 2025 · 1 min
A brief podcast episode (Heroic Wisdom Daily) by Brian Johnson summarizing Ben Bergeron's book Chasing Excellence. The episode emphasizes that excellence is built daily through commitment, grit, positivity, control over what you can, and humility — focusing on process over innate talent or uncontrollable outcomes.
Hi, this is Brian. Welcome back to Heroic Wisdom Daily. Today's book Chasing Excellence by my new friend Ben Bergeron. A dynamic guide from the coach behind multiple CrossFit champions showing how true excellence is built daily through mindset, discipline and character. Here's your one minute summary. Commitment beats talent. Excellence comes from unwavering dedication to the process, not innate gifts. Grit conquers setbacks when challenges arise, grind harder. Thank setbacks for forging resilience. Positivity fuels performance. Choose a hopeful outlook. It shapes your attention and amplifies results. And control what you can Focus on your goals, effort and process, not outcomes beyond your influence. Humility unlocks growth. Stay coachable, seek feedback and recognize that excellence is a journey, not a destination. True excellence isn't a moment, it's a habit. So what process driven step will you take today to chase your best? As always, check out the notes in the app. This is a phenomenal book. Chasing Excellence. Hope you enjoy.
