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Chasing Excellence

Mastering the Five P’s of Decision-Making, the CrossFit L1, Handling Rep Shavers, & More

Chasing Excellence

Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings

Self-improvement, Crossfit, Holistic Health, Mindset, Selfimprovement, Education, Wellness, Health & Fitness, Goalsetting, Health, Attainability, Fitness

4.8 β€’ 2.2K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 23 January 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

This week, we talk about the importance of integrity in the gym and share some of our strategies for faster recovery after intense physical activity. We also revisit one of our original decision-making frameworks, and close out with a chat about focus and flow.

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ABOUT THE SHOW

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

ABOUT US

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

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

Transcript

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0:00.0

10,000 foot view, with enough perspective, zooming way out.

0:05.1

What is, what do you want your life to look like?

0:07.2

Really high level, passion, purpose, balance, and poise.

0:11.2

Okay, from there, we zoom in a little bit from a 1,000 foot view you're not in an airplane

0:16.6

You're on top of the mountain. You're now moving down closer from there. What are the what's the things that are important to you?

0:23.0

What are those?

0:23.6

Well, to me it's live, love, lead, and learn.

0:25.8

Now we zoom in more, and now we're at the 100 foot level

0:28.8

so we can see things on the ground.

0:31.3

Cool, what are the principals?

0:33.2

I'm going to go to the gym five or six days a week.

0:34.8

Great.

0:35.8

Now on the ground, doing the groundwork persevere.

0:40.4

Now actually do it.

0:41.6

Take the steps.

0:42.2

You're on the ground. Walk. Do the thing. That's how we do this.

0:46.0

Hello and welcome to another episode of Chasing Excellence. My name is Patrick Cummings. As always, I'm here with Ben Bergeron.

0:53.2

Every week on the show, we dedicate some time to exploring how we can live a life of better health

0:57.3

and increased fulfillment. We answer your questions about the five factors of health

1:01.2

dive deep on living a life of excellence and

1:03.0

explore the strategies and frameworks to help us chase what truly matters.

1:06.7

Thank you so much for joining us. How are you Ben?

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