William Green welcomes back bestselling author Brad Stulberg to chat about his new book, The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness & Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World. Brad, whose previous books include Master of Change & The Practice of Groundedness, is a high-performance coach who offers profound yet practical advice on how to succeed at the highest levels without sacrificing your values, peace of mind, & sense of joy. What you'll learn here: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:08 - How Brad Stulberg became obsessed with the pursuit of excellence 00:19:27 - Why excellence requires a combination of guts & vulnerability 00:23:29 - How “algorithmic mass distraction” blocks us from a life of excellence 00:30:41 - Why the best performers lead lives that often look mundane & boring 00:38:20 - How to identify your core values & align your career with them 00:42:35 - How we drive ourselves crazy pursuing the illusion of balance 00:55:47 - Why periods of rest & renewal are integral to success & creativity 01:01:31 - Why the key to greatness is consistency—especially on bad days 01:08:00 - Why excelling at hard things requires “fierce self-kindness” 01:15:24 - How Brad structures his daily, weekly & monthly routines 01:19:32 - What he’s learned about deep work from his friend Cal Newport 01:22:42 - How to create a physical environment that supports good habits 01:31:15 - How to work with intensity & joy & to become a “humble badass” Transcript & Guest Info: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/richer-wiser-happier/joyful-excellence-w-brad-stulberg/ 🤝 Network with like-minded value investors and get new stock ideas by joining the TIP Mastermind Community. https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/mastermind/ Our Sponsors: 📊 Add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in just minutes and with as little as $10. http://fundrise.com/wsb ✍️ Get your paper tablet at reMarkable.com today. https://remarkable.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=westudybillionaires%7Cremarkableaudio2025&utm_term=a&utm_content=januaryread ▶️ Related Episodes: - How to Thrive Amid Change w/ Brad Stulberg: https://youtu.be/DlB4pJbUptU 📖 Books Mentioned: - ⁠⁠⁠The Way of Excellence⁠ by Brad Stulberg: https://amzn.to/49V5F3y - Master of Change by Brad Stulberg: https://amzn.to/3NuA9BX - The Practice of Groundedness by Brad Stulberg: https://amzn.to/4kgBUit - Richer, Wiser, Happier by William Green: https://amzn.to/4pZmHDz Listen to our episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/28RHOkXkuHuotUrkCdvlOP Visit our website: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/we-study-billionaires/ Free PDF: Investing for Beginners: 4 Principles of Stock-Picking: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/subscribe-youtube/ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting. #PersonalGrowth #ExcellenceMindset #HighPerformance #DeepWork #LifeDesign