The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World
What's it about? The Way of Excellence (2026) explores what it takes to achieve greatness and satisfaction in today’s world. It lays out the foundations, mindsets, habits, and practices that enable peak performers to pursue excellence sustainably, without compromising their well-being or ambition. For all the hacks, highlight reels, and self-help manuals, we’ve lost an understanding of what excellence actually asks of us, and what it bestows in return. Excellence has become synonymous with the finish line, with the mountaintop, with the dramatic display of intensity that burns brightly before it burns itself out. But excellence is, in fact, our birthright. We’re predisposed to turn toward excellence just as a sunflower is predisposed to turn toward the sun. It’s a deeply human desire, and one that’s surprisingly accessible when stripped of the myths we’ve come to accept as truth. For most of us, the real challenge isn’t knowing what we want to be good at – it’s figuring out h...