#069: Embrace the Chase
Chasing Excellence
Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
4.8 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 22 April 2019
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
We’re tackling the concept of chasing excellence head on, talking about putting first things first & why pursuing success isn’t as meaningful as the pursuit itself.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Success, I don't like that term for two reasons. |
| 0:03.2 | I think success is, |
| 0:06.6 | it seems like there's a finish line. |
| 0:08.1 | Like I made it, here's your medal, check the box, done, |
| 0:11.6 | and that's not what we're doing. |
| 0:13.1 | This is the infinite game, it's going forever. |
| 0:15.4 | And who knows, maybe in 30, 40, 50 years, |
| 0:19.6 | they extend people's lives by 100 years. |
| 0:22.2 | Well, holy crap, imagine if you thought you were done |
| 0:24.8 | at age 65, and now you have to keep going. |
| 0:27.2 | I'm not saying you have to work forever, |
| 0:28.5 | but you better be growing and honing your skills forever. |
| 0:32.1 | We are here because we know the outcomes in our lives |
| 0:34.7 | are within our control. |
| 0:36.6 | That taking absolute ownership of how we eat, sleep, |
| 0:39.5 | train, think, and connect with each other |
| 0:41.7 | is how we'll optimize our health and happiness. |
| 0:44.8 | That chasing excellence is how we grab hold |
| 0:47.4 | of what is possible. |
| 0:49.0 | Our mission is to live on the rock. |
| 0:51.6 | Always chasing, never stop. |
| 0:55.3 | Hello, Ben. |
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