247: The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg

About this episode

Mike and Cory explore the concept of excellence and how to achieve it in today's chaotic world.

This episode is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show : Join us June 25-28. Tickets on sale now! Today's author promises to give us a guide to creating, contributing, and actualizing our potential amid the craziness of modern life. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey to rediscover excellence in their own lives. Support the Show Nathan Barry Show episode with Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Bookworm #180: Master of Change by Brad Stulberg Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink Bookworm #196: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Daily Rituals by Mason Currey Craft + Commerce How to Live a Meaningful Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans What You're Made For by George Raveling Mike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Schmitz, Cory Hixson

Topics covered

• excellence
• personal development
• modern life
• potential
• self-improvement

Keywords

• excellence
• Brad Stulberg
• self-actualization
• personal growth
• modern life

Sponsors

St Louis Pen Show

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Discipline Equals Freedom, Why We Sleep, Daily Rituals, How to Live a Meaningful Life, What You're Made For

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