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Jan 25, 2026
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RWH065: Joyful Excellence w/ Brad Stulberg
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Richer, Wiser, Happier
Brad Stulberg
(Author and Performance Coach, guest)
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Executive Summary
The pursuit of 'quality,' as defined by Robert Pirsig, is a central philosophy for achieving sustainable excellence, focusing on deep caring and eliminating the distance between an individual and their craft.
High performers should build a resilient 'identity house' with multiple rooms (roles, relationships, hobbies) to avoid fragility, rather than striving for a perfect but unrealistic work-life balance.
A distinction is made between healthy obsession, which is controlled and drives performance, and reckless obsession, which is addictive and leads to burnout, anxiety, and unethical behavior.
The ultimate goal of pursuing excellence is to become a 'humble badass'—a master of one's craft who is also softened, kind, and wise from the difficulty of the journey.
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