The Way of Excellence

In a chaotic world filled with shallow distraction and performative busyness, The Way of Excellence is a must-read book that offers a path toward something deeper: the disciplined pursuit of mastery, competence, and mattering. Whether you’re a knowledge worker, creative, or student, I highly recommend it. * Cal Newport, author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work *In The Way of Excellence, readers are invited to rethink what it truly means to be at their best-not through perfectionism or shallow success, but through purposeful growth and meaningful engagement. Drawing on science, philosophy, and stories from world-class performers, the book reveals how excellence is a deeply human process. Stulberg offers a powerful alternative to burnout culture and digital distraction, showing how anyone can cultivate a life of focus, vitality, and authentic achievement. * Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators *‘This is an absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. There is power in committing to a process mindset, both for an individual and for a team. But the gratification that comes from truly losing one’s self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success’ – Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USAA transformative read for aspiring high performers of all disciplines and all levels. Brad’s words help me to hone my own process and ensure I’m keeping the most important things the most important things. This book is the best reminder that the way we do what we do matters. * Chelsea Sodaro, Ironman World Champion *

Brad Stulberg researches, writes and coaches on performance, well-being and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of Master of Change and The Practice of Groundedness. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Forbes, GQ and Men’s Health, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast ‘excellence, actually’ and is on faculty at the University of Michigan. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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