Chasing Excellence

#081: Leaderboarding in Real Life

Episode Summary

We’re talking about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others, the role education has in setting us up to chase the wrong things, and how we can learn from our peers without letting their lives dictate our own pursuits.

Episode Notes

We’re talking about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others, the role education has in setting us up to chase the wrong things, and how we can learn from our peers without letting their lives dictate our own pursuits.

Show Notes:

02:38 - Leaderboarding as it relates to my Games athletes

12:55 - How much the practice can be translated for real life

19:38 - Discussing some of the reasons I went into finance before fitness

22:26 - Why some folks fall for the traps of money/fame/“success”

30:30 - Is there a positive side of leader boarding?

37:06 - Simon Sinek has a new book coming out on infinite vs finite games


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Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

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