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Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings

Exploring how we can live a life of better health and increased fulfillment. We answer listener questions about the five factors of health, dive deep into what it takes to live a life of excellence, and explore the strategies and frameworks to help us chase what truly matters.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Chasing Excellence episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Chasing Excellence for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Chasing Excellence episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Chasing Excellence - Benchmark: 10 Principles of Connecting
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08/16/22 โ€ข 23 min

In this throwback episode, weโ€™re revisiting our 10 principles of connecting with each other. Weโ€™re talking about why small things are big things, gossip, listening sincerely, and leading with tough love.

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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - Thereโ€™s No Such Thing as a Bad Workout (2:00 #37)
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09/06/22 โ€ข 21 min

Your questions are back in the spotlight this week! Weโ€™re talking about how to design a non-competitive after-school program, why being clear is kind when running your gym, why CrossFit Games athletes donโ€™t move perfectly, and more.

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Question About:

01:00 - Distinguishing between complaining and helping 03:00 - Responding to death in the family 06:10 - Dealing with grandparents and junk food 07:50 - Stretching right after a hard workout 09:30 - Getting strong with limited equipment and time 10:40 - Designing a non-competitive after-school program 12:50 - Blurring the line between moving fast and moving perfectly 15:10 - Coming back from a bad working 16:20 - Creating selection criteria for a sports team 17:50 - Distributing cubbies fairly in a CrossFit gym 20:00 - Having different prices for different members of a gym

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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - Building a Life of Focus

Building a Life of Focus

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05/31/22 โ€ข 61 min

Weโ€™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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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - Be Aware of Where You Are (Michael Caz Rebroadcast)
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08/02/22 โ€ข 62 min

Weโ€™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.

Find us on Social: Caz | Ben | Patrick

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - Top 10 Takeaways from the 2022 CrossFit Games
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08/23/22 โ€ข 43 min

Iโ€™m giving my thoughts (good and bad) on the 2022 CrossFit Games. Weโ€™re talking programming, whether Iโ€™m excited about the future of the event, why the Capitol was such an amazing event, and much more.

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Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - Eat Clean, Eat Light

Eat Clean, Eat Light

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08/30/22 โ€ข 49 min

Weโ€™re talking through a simple, actionable nutritional framework this week. We discuss the spectrum of ultra processed to ultra clean, why being hungry sometimes isnโ€™t a bad thing, and why awareness is so important.

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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - Cole Sager on Running From Our Comfort Zones
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12/21/21 โ€ข 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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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - Life Gives Us Exactly What We Need (2:00 Drill #35)
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05/24/22 โ€ข 45 min

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01:30 - Getting a spouse into CrossFit 05:50 - Knowing if itโ€™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 donโ€™t eat meat 41:50 - Thanking new members of your gym

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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - What Weโ€™re Reading #02
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07/26/22 โ€ข 57 min

Patrick & I talk about the last five books weโ€™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

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.

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Chasing Excellence - The Best Teacher is Example (MiFit Rebroadcast)
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09/13/22 โ€ข 82 min

Weโ€™re bringing you a conversation I had recently with DJ Hillier of the MiFit podcast. We dive into transformational coaching, how I got into the mental side of competition, balancing passion and obsession, and more.

Find us on Social: DJ | Ben | Patrick

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ 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 395 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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