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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

health & fitness self-improvement

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00:54:42

Stop Letting Tech Do the Work: The Old-School Method...

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2026/03/16

Can technology finally fix our nutrition struggles — or is it just adding more noise? We dive into why calorie trackers, wearables, and AI-powered diet tools consistently miss the mark, and discover the surprisingly simple, old-school method that actually gives you accurate, personalized results without any of them. In two powerful conversations with EC Synkowski, we explore why the friction of weighing and measuring your food isn't a bug — it's the feature that builds real awareness and lasting

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00:56:59

The Difference Between Those Who Rarely Miss a...

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2026/03/12

What if the biggest barrier to your fitness isn't a lack of willpower — it's a set of hidden biases working against you? In this conversation with sports medicine physician Jordan Metzl, we uncover the science of motivation and why people who rarely miss a workout aren't more disciplined — they've just learned to lower their cost to act. Discover the knowledge-belief-emotion framework that transforms "I should" into "I'm doing this" and finally into "I'm crushing this." We explore why laziness is

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00:50:03

7 Universal Laws Every Self-Aware Person Should Know

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2026/03/09

Ever wonder why your perfectly planned 15-step morning routine keeps falling apart, or why that expert advice feels like it's missing the mark? In this episode, we explore seven powerful universal laws — from Gall's Law to Hanlon's Razor — that reveal the hidden patterns shaping our decisions, our confidence, and our capacity to grow. We break down why simplicity always beats complexity, how your greatest strengths can quietly become blind spots, and why the happiest people aren't surrounded by

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00:54:11

10 Hard Truths for People Who Are Done Making Excuses

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2026/03/02

Are you ready to stop making excuses and start taking ownership of your life? We explore 10 hard truths that separate those chasing excellence from those stuck in blame—uncovering why we complain, defend our egos, and chase things that will never make us happy. We unpack the frameworks that reshape how you approach your relationships, priorities, and growth: learning to focus on changing yourself instead of others, recognizing the stories you tell yourself that aren't true, getting honest about

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00:55:23

Name Your Mattering Project & Find a Path to a More...

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2026/02/26

What drives the most successful people to their greatest achievements—and sometimes their darkest moments?Alongside writer and philosopher Rebecca Goldstein, we explore the mattering instinct - the fundamental human need to justify why we deserve attention in our own eyes - and discover how identifying your mattering project transforms this universal longing into a meaningful life path. We unpack why this one psychological force is responsible for both our greatest accomplishments and our most

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01:03:31

Don't Just Look Fit. Be Fit. (w/ WWE's Ivy Nile)

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2026/02/23

Can you stay relentlessly disciplined without becoming the person nobody wants to be around? Alongside the WWE’s Ivy Nile (aka Emily Andzulis), we explore how true discipline becomes a source of motivation for those around you, and how choosing to do hard things every single day compounds into a life of genuine satisfaction. We unpack the framework of non-negotiables with extreme flexibility - rigid standards that allow for grace and adaptation and talk about how to build sustainable habits that

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02:07:46

What Modern Culture Gets Wrong About Fulfillment:...

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2026/02/16

What if everything modern culture tells us about fulfillment is wrong? In this compilation episode, we explore the two foundational lies that drive much of our dissatisfaction and drift: the belief that chasing fame, wealth, and power will make us happy, and the belief that if we're comfortable, we're somehow doing it wrong. Discover how these lies shape the decisions we make, the ladders we climb, and the regrets we carry into our final days. We unpack the four idols that distract us from what

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00:56:52

Where Do You Feel Most Alive? Why Growing Together...

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2026/02/12

Where do you feel most alive, and with whom? In this conversation with Daniel Coyle, author of Flourish, we explore why the most powerful experiences of our lives aren't about individual achievement—they're about shared, joyful, meaningful growth. Discover how to shift from chasing success alone to building the communities that make us feel deeply connected, fully present, and truly ourselves.We break down the two attention systems that shape how you experience the world, why awakening cues can

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00:54:03

Surplus Value Mindset: Become the Person Everyone...

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2026/02/09

Are you an asset to the people around you, or are you unknowingly becoming a burden? In this conversation with Chris Irwin and Mark England, we explore the surplus value mindset—the difference between those who add more than they take and those who don't. Discover how to become the person everyone wants on their team, in their family, and in their community. We break down the simple question that transforms how you show up: in this situation, am I an asset or a burden? Learn how physical and mental

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00:52:39

Wim Hof's Three-Pillar System for Stress Resilience:...

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2026/02/02

What if you could train your body to stay calm under pressure the same way Navy SEALs do? In this conversation with Level 3 Wim Hof Method instructor Brandon Powell, we explore the three-pillar system of breath work, cold exposure, and mindset training that elite athletes and military operators use to control their stress response and perform when it matters most.You'll discover how cold exposure triggers a 500% dopamine boost, why five breaths can shift you from panic to calm, and the

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00:59:36

The 5 Reasons You Feel Physically Broken & The...

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2026/01/29

What if the aches, stiffness, and limitations you've been accepting as "just part of getting older" aren't inevitable at all? In this conversation with Scott Hogan, author of Built from Broken, we explore the five root causes of feeling physically broken — from posture and movement patterns to tendinopathy and muscle imbalances — and the one mindset shift that changes everything: refusing to accept pain as your new normal. You'll learn why load training is the only way to actually heal connective

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01:02:37

7 Training Habits Average Athletes Skip (But Elite...

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2026/01/26

Why do the best athletes train less intensely than you might think — and still get better results? In this episode, Ben, Cole, and Jamison break down the seven training principles that separate elite performance from burnout: warming up like you mean it, lifting with intention instead of ego, and understanding that pacing is the actual secret to getting fitter. You'll discover why training at 60% effort builds more capacity than going all-out every session, why rest days aren't optional, and how

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00:54:50

An Upside-Down Food Pyramid & New "Healthy" Labels...

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2026/01/19

What if the real problem with America's health crisis isn't a lack of guidance — but too much noise? In this special crossover episode from The Consistency Project podcast, EC Synkowski joins us to break down the latest USDA dietary guidelines and FDA labeling rules, revealing why neither will actually move the needle on public health. You'll discover why the government keeps getting nutrition guidance wrong, what's really driving our health crisis, and why you already have everything you need to

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01:04:38

Anchor Your Mission, Adapt Your Methods: Thriving in...

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2026/01/15

What if the greatest threat of AI isn't economic — it's emotional? In this conversation with Zack Kass, former head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI and author of The Next RenAIssance, we explore why work will change too frequently to anchor your identity, and what that means for living with your heart on fire.You'll discover why the future belongs to those who anchor on mission but adapt their methods, why learning how to learn matters more than any specific skill, and why the most valuable qualities in

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00:56:05

Anti-Fragile Confidence: Your Protocol Beats Your...

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2026/01/12

What if the challenges that knock you down could actually make you stronger? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Johnson, founder of Heroic and author of Arete, to explore the concept of anti-fragile confidence—the ability to use life's hardest moments as fuel for your growth. You'll discover why your protocol matters more than your motivation, and how to forge the kind of confidence that gets stronger under pressure. We dive into the ultimate game of life—living with arete, or virtue—and how

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02:44:53

How to Stop Drifting Through Life & Start Directing...

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2026/01/05

Most people drift through life reacting to whatever comes their way. But what if you could stop drifting and start directing — building a life that moves toward something meaningful instead of just away from discomfort?In this episode, we walk you through the three-part system that makes that possible: your vision (where you're headed), your anti-vision (what you refuse to become), and your core values (how you make decisions in between). You'll learn how these three elements work together as an

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00:45:06

Our 5 Factors Year in Review: Mindset, Sleep, &...

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2025/12/30

The three factors that get deprioritized most often - mindset, sleep, and connection - are the ones that quietly determine everything else.In Part 2 of our Year in Review, we tackle why winning your morning actually starts the night before, how to build emotional resilience by returning to center faster, and why deepening friendships as an adult requires the same intentionality you'd give to training. We explore what it means to make health your organizing principle in a culture where the default

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00:47:06

Our 5 Factors Year in Review: Training & Nutrition...

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2025/12/23

After 20+ years of focusing on health, you might think we'd have it all figured out. But the truth is, the best gains still come from small, strategic tweaks - not dramatic overhauls.In Part 1 of our annual Five Factors Year in Review, we explore why structured intensity beats "just go hard" training, how mobility might be the unlocking factor you're ignoring, and why the simple nutrition habit of 30 grams of protein before 9am can transform your consistency. You'll discover why the Five Factors

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00:50:47

Why Confidence Is a Choice, Not a Feeling (w/ Laura...

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2025/12/16

What if the pressure you feel before a big moment isn't a lack of confidence - it's proof you're alive and engaged?Most of us wait to feel confident before we act, but elite performers know the truth: confidence isn't a feeling, it's a choice you make through your actions. In this conversation with Laura Ianello, head women's golf coach at the University of Texas, we explore the practical mental skills that separate those who perform under pressure from those who collapse. You'll learn a simple

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01:01:39

The Map & The People: Everything You Need for an...

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2025/12/09

As we close out 2025, here's the question that matters most: do you have both the map and the crew for the year ahead?In this benchmark episode, we revisit two of our most foundational conversations from early 2025—the complete framework from daily habits to peace of mind, and why the people around you determine 95% of your success or failure.You'll learn how health gives you freedom, why context-independent peace of mind is the only destination worth chasing, and why surrounding yourself

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