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We tackle 4 of your mindset questions this time around.

We discuss maintaining motivation beyond personal records, overcoming victim mindsets, balancing career demands with health, and supporting children with dyslexia. Key topics include adjusting goals, fostering self-awareness, managing work-life balance, and promoting children's growth through positive parenting, skill-building, and limited screen time.

⌚ TIMECODE:

00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence

00:54 Finding Motivation Beyond PRs

09:11 Tools for Overcoming the Victim Mindset

20:40 Thanks to our Sponsors: Manukora & Qualia

23:28 Navigating Career Choices and Health Concerns

32:13 Encouraging Growth Mindset in Children

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❤️‍🔥 ABOUT THE SHOW

We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

🤙 ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

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In this third installment of our series on programming for optimal fitness, we discuss creating a weekly workout framework and emphasize the importance of intentional intensity over maximal effort.

We explore various training zones and provide practical strategies for modulating intensity, ensuring consistent training while prioritizing mechanics, consistency, and then intensity.

We also delve into understanding individual rates of perceived exertion and offer insights on how programming can support sustainable workout practices.

⌚ TIMECODE:

00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence

00:13 Recap of Previous Episodes

01:20 Intentional Intensity in Training

04:28 Understanding Training Intensity Zones

07:48 Sustainable Weekly Training Framework

10:58 Thanks to our Sponsors: Our Place & LMNT

13:38 Programming for Different Needs

21:16 Teaching Rate of Perceived Exertion

31:43 Wrapping Up and Future Topics

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❤️‍🔥 ABOUT THE SHOW

We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

🤙 ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.

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We’re revisiting our key framework of awareness, intention, and action, highlighting how it can help us live healthier and happier lives.

We discuss the importance of transforming complex concepts into simple, actionable principles and how these principles apply to various life aspects, from personal health to professional growth.

We explore the necessity of bringing curiosity and perspective to our awareness, understanding emotional triggers, and the impact of intentional planning and execution.

Through personal anecdotes, we emphasize the role of self-reflection in overcoming autopilot behavior and achieving a fulfilled life.

⌚ TIMECODE:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:22 Implementing Frameworks in Daily Life

04:34 Awareness: Breaking Free from Autopilot

05:37 Intention: Making Conscious Plans

05:50 Action: Putting Plans into Practice

07:36 Personal Stories and Examples

18:32 Thanks to Our Sponsors: Defender Vehicles & SiPhox Health

21:22 Curiosity and Perspective in Awareness

23:11 Recognizing and Questioning Triggers

32:38 Applying Frameworks to Life Decisions

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❤️‍🔥 ABOUT THE SHOW

We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

🤙 ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.