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Chasing Excellence

Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings

Looking to build more than just physical fitness? Join Ben Bergeron and Patrick Cummings as they explore how daily practices create the foundation for lasting peace of mind. Through practical frameworks and honest conversations, discover how deep health unlocks the freedom to chase what truly matters. Learn the five essential factors - training, eating, thinking, sleeping, and connecting - that transform fleeting moments of clarity into a life of sustained fulfillment. If you"re ready to move beyond

health & fitness self-improvement

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40:41

[ 💭 ] Cultivating Courage & Minimizing Regrets

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2024/10/15

💥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We explore insights drawn from Bronnie Ware's article on the 5 Regrets of the Dying, based on her observations as a palliative care worker. We talk through each of the regrets, which reveal the common themes of prioritizing authenticity, meaningful connections, emotional expression, work-life balance, and happiness. Our conversation dives into the balance of life priorities and the courage required to make changes that lead to a fulfilled life. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00

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43:25

[ 💭 ] Overcoming Victim Mentality, Boosting Child...

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2024/10/11

💥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We tackle 4 of your mindset questions this time around. We discuss maintaining motivation beyond personal records, overcoming victim mindsets, balancing career demands with health, and supporting children with dyslexia. Key topics include adjusting goals, fostering self-awareness, managing work-life balance, and promoting children's growth through positive parenting, skill-building, and limited screen time. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence 00:54

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[ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] What Training With Intentional Intensity...

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2024/10/08

🫐 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club In this third installment of our series on programming for optimal fitness, we discuss creating a weekly workout framework and emphasize the importance of intentional intensity over maximal effort. We explore various training zones and provide practical strategies for modulating intensity, ensuring consistent training while prioritizing mechanics, consistency, and then intensity. We also delve into understanding individual rates of perceived exertion and offer

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36:06

[ 💭 ] Harnessing the Power of Awareness, Intention, &...

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2024/10/04

🫡 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re revisiting our key framework of awareness, intention, and action, highlighting how it can help us live healthier and happier lives. We discuss the importance of transforming complex concepts into simple, actionable principles and how these principles apply to various life aspects, from personal health to professional growth. We explore the necessity of bringing curiosity and perspective to our awareness, understanding emotional triggers, and the impact of

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28:28

[ 🎒 ] AMQAP20: Coaching Mindset, Implementing Books,...

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2024/10/01

🟢 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We dive into our queue of listener questions, including ones about effective recovery tactics, balancing spontaneity with intentional daily planning, and strategies for improving client mindsets. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:53 Pro Tips for Faster Recovery 04:15 Balancing Family and Fitness 06:40 Implementing Lessons from Books 14:27 Thanks to our Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Cozy Earth 17:20 Balancing Spontaneity and Planning 21:21 Discussing Mindset

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35:10

[ 💪🏼 ] Beyond the Gym: The Broader Impact of CrossFit

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2024/09/27

🌻 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We revisit and reflect on a talk Ben gave in 2017, introducing the teardrop model of public health. We analyze the paradigm shift in our approach to fitness and health, addressing the misconceptions and behaviors that impact public health, and exploring how far we've come in understanding preventative healthcare versus sick care. We also discuss the role of CrossFit gyms and the evolving conversations surrounding nutrition, exercise, and long-term health

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48:12

[ 💪🏼 ] Micro-Misogi & the Comfort Crisis

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2024/09/24

🕶️ Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We dive into the concept of Micro-Misogi, inspired by Michael Easter's book 'The Comfort Crisis'. We discuss how modern conveniences have eroded our resilience and explore actionable steps to reintroduce purposeful discomfort into our lives. Through discussing the guidelines for a successful Micro-Misogi, including being outdoors, solitary and device-free, challenging and unique, and fitting within a 4 to 48-hour timeframe, we aim to help listeners create

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48:50

[ 💭 ] True Competitors Aren’t Extrinsically Motivated

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2024/09/20

🍁 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We discuss the intricate dynamics of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, revealing how they shape our actions and satisfaction. We explore the idea that external measures like wealth and accolades are often misguiding, while internal drivers align more closely with our true purpose and happiness. Additionally, we delve into the pitfalls of comparison and the nature of true competition, highlighting the importance of finding worthy rivals to foster personal

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27:01

[ 🤟🏼 ] Building a Life of Alignment & Self-Connection

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2024/09/17

🦩 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We dive into a listener's question about self-accountability and the challenge of maintaining commitments without external validation. We discuss the importance of connection in health, breaking down how being internally and externally accountable can align with our values and priorities. We also explore strategies to create supportive environments and the significance of living a life of integrity. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Listener

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38:18

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

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2024/09/13

🌵 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

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30:39

[ 💪🏼 ] Negativity in Friendship, The Value of...

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2024/09/10

👊 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re jumping into questions from members of the Chase Club around maintaining healthy relationships, starting a personal training business, improving CrossFit competitiveness, and dealing with grief during workouts. One listener struggles with a friend's negativity, while another seeks advice on becoming a personal trainer. We also discuss strategies for identifying and overcoming weaknesses in CrossFit, and the importance of allowing space for grief in one's

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33:56

[ 🍽️ ] Understanding Diet Expectations, with EC...

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2024/09/06

🍌 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re sharing a special crossover episode from the Consistency Project podcast, which focuses on the critical differences between expectations and reality in the context of diet and nutrition. EC and Patrick talk about why diets often fail - reasons like unrealistic caloric targets, misconceptions about what a healthy diet looks like, the importance of sustainable change, and the patience required to see long-term results. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Introduction to the

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30:17

[ 💭 ] Let the Small Things Go

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2024/09/03

🫶 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re talking about building tolerance for minor inconveniences to improve our overall mental fitness and resilience. Inspired by a previously discussed tactic of letting go of minor irritations, we explore practical examples and strategies to handle everyday disruptions more gracefully. ⌚TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:00 Quick Recommendation Roundup 04:01 Parenting Insights and Personal Stories 07:14 Thanks to Our Sponsors: Thesis & LMNT 09:53

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32:34

[ 💭 ] Why You Should Stop Labeling Things as Good or Bad

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2024/08/30

🟢 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re explore the paradox of high expectations and their impact on our performance. We talk about the balance between discipline and surrender, discussing how high expectations can sometimes lead to stress and hinder our pursuit of excellence. We also touch on the importance of learning without judgment and handling life's challenges without labeling them as good or bad. ⌚ TIMECODE 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:23 The Paradox of High Expectations 02:12

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[ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] Train at Intentional Intensity, Not Maximal...

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2024/08/27

🚀 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re continuing our conversation about effective training and getting in the best shape of your life. This time, we’re talking about cyclical threshold conditioning. We dissect the concept, explore its applications, and explain why it's crucial for achieving peak fitness. We discuss training five to six days a week, intentional intensity, and the elegance of complementary movement patterns. ⌚TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Recap of Part One

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[ 🎒 ] AMQAP20: Adding Running to Your Program,...

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2024/08/23

👊 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re jumping back into your questions this week. We tackle concerns like overcoming mental blocks in workouts, measuring fitness biomarkers, the benefits of VersaLifts, and effective running routines for military training. We also share personal stories and advice for encouraging health in loved ones, particularly parents. ⌚️ TIMECODE 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 01:31 Listener Shoutout: Noah's Appreciation 04:05 Addressing Mental Blocks in Fitness 08:05

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45:22

[ 💭 ] Own Your Attention

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2024/08/20

📫 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We explore the concept of 'dopamine culture' — a term coined by writer Ted Gioia — and its implications, distinguishing between slow traditional culture, fast modern culture, and dopamine culture. We aim to raise awareness and provide actionable insights on how to reclaim our attention from addictive technologies and foster meaningful connections. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:06 Introduction to Dopamine Culture 04:01 The Shift from Slow to

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[ 💪🏼 ] 15 Questions to Assess Your Health, w/ Jamison...

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2024/08/16

🚀 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club Jamison Price joins us to break down his Five Factors Coaching Method, which he is developing at his gym, CrossFit Elysium. We explore the 15 questions across all 5 Factors that he gives to new clients, outlining the rationale behind each question. 00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence 04:26 The Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum 15:03 The EAT Questions 19:07 The SLEEP Questions 26:39 The TRAIN Questions 32:20 Thanks to our Sponsors: Qualia Life & Shopify 35:27

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[ 🤟🏼 ] Navigating Gym Operations & Coaching Challenges

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2024/08/13

🤟🏼 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We dive into a variety of questions from gym owners and coaches about effectively running a gym and improving their coaching skills this time around. We explore the importance of setting boundaries as a coach, fostering a culture of trust and feedback, and ensuring consistency in coaching methods. We also discuss solutions for coaches who train at competing gyms, conflicting advice among coaches, and the role of a coach’s physical capabilities in their

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[ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] Maximizing Performance for CrossFit Masters...

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2024/08/09

🫶 Support the Dukic Family here We’re talking about the unique aspects of being a competitive Masters athlete in the sport of CrossFit. We explore the necessary adjustments in training due to age-related factors and discuss the competitive lifecycle of Masters athletes, providing insights on balancing volume, intensity, and recovery, and emphasizing the importance of focusing on skills and mobility. Our discussion includes strategies for optimizing long-term performance, considerations for avoiding

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