Chasing Excellence
Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
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What We’re Reading #02
Chasing Excellence
07/26/22 • 57 min
Patrick & I talk about the last five books we’ve each read, some of our biggest takeaways, my experience with dyslexia, how to strengthen the habit of reading, and more.
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Books mentioned:
- Life Force by Tony Robbins
- Indistractible by Nir Eyal
- The Talent War by Sarraille & Randle
- The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey
- Insanely Simple by Ken Segall
- The Minimalist Entrepreneur by Sahil Lavingia
- Marketing Full Circle by Wayne Mullins
- Free Time by Jenny Blake
- Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz
- The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Top 10 Takeaways from the 2022 CrossFit Games
Chasing Excellence
08/23/22 • 42 min
I’m giving my thoughts (good and bad) on the 2022 CrossFit Games. We’re talking programming, whether I’m excited about the future of the event, why the Capitol was such an amazing event, and much more.
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👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Cole Sager on Running From Our Comfort Zones
Chasing Excellence
12/21/21 • 67 min
Multiple-times Games athlete Cole Sager joins us this week to talk about being a pro athlete, seeking solitude, being grateful, becoming a father, having curiosity, and a whole lot more.
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👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Building a Life of Focus
Chasing Excellence
05/31/22 • 61 min
We’re talking about the three levels of focus this week, diving into how to wrestle with the internal distractions that get in our way, what anxiety feels like and where it comes from, gaining traction, and more.
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👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Be Aware of Where You Are (Michael Caz Rebroadcast)
Chasing Excellence
08/02/22 • 62 min
We’re sharing a conversation I had recently with Michael Caz. We dive into leadership, Unlocking Potential, simplicity, making moments matter, using pain as a gift, and so much more.
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👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Benchmark: 10 Principles of Connecting
Chasing Excellence
08/16/22 • 23 min
In this throwback episode, we’re revisiting our 10 principles of connecting with each other. We’re talking about why small things are big things, gossip, listening sincerely, and leading with tough love.
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👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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We Are All Chasing the Same Thing (2:00 #38)
Chasing Excellence
10/11/22 • 32 min
Your questions are back! We’re talking about the anxiety that comes with being a hard charger, eliminating gossip from a work culture, my thoughts on whether a coach has to be the fittest person in the room, and more!
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Questions About:
00:55 - Dealing with the stress of being a hard-charger
12:55 - Taking care of yourself without guilt as a parent
16:04 - Healing a back injury without feeling lazy or undertrained
17:40 - Learning how to deal with comments about weight loss
09:00 - Recommending healthy snacks
21:50 - Ridding a work culture of toxic gossip
25:25 - Knowing how often to max out your lifts
27:10 - Being a coach without being the fittest person in the gym
28:55 - Becoming competitive in CrossFit without PEDs
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About Us:
👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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My Current Morning Routine (Rare Sense Rebroadcast)
Chasing Excellence
10/25/22 • 90 min
We’re sharing a conversation I had recently with Chris Irwin of the Rare Sense podcast. We get into a lot, including the power of visualizations, adapting the elite athlete mindset to everyday life, and what my morning routine looks like these days.
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👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Life Gives Us Exactly What We Need (2:00 Drill #35)
Chasing Excellence
05/24/22 • 45 min
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Question About:
01:30 - Getting a spouse into CrossFit 05:50 - Knowing if it’s too late to be a competitive Games athlete 10:30 - Making the best of a sub-optimal job choice 16:00 - Incorporating spirituality into the think factor 23:20 - Earning trust as a coach 29:00 - Raising children to embrace challenges 34:20 - Learning how to move better in the gym 37:30 - Training athletes who don’t eat meat 41:50 - Thanking new members of your gym
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About Us:
👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Eat Clean, Eat Light
Chasing Excellence
08/30/22 • 49 min
We’re talking through a simple, actionable nutritional framework this week. We discuss the spectrum of ultra processed to ultra clean, why being hungry sometimes isn’t a bad thing, and why awareness is so important.
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About Us:
👉🏼 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
👉🏼 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Chasing Excellence have?
Chasing Excellence currently has 433 episodes available.
What topics does Chasing Excellence cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Selfimprovement, Wellness, Fitness, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Health.
What is the most popular episode on Chasing Excellence?
The episode title 'Benchmark: 10 Principles of Connecting' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chasing Excellence?
The average episode length on Chasing Excellence is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chasing Excellence released?
Episodes of Chasing Excellence are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Chasing Excellence?
The first episode of Chasing Excellence was released on Oct 26, 2016.
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