Good Life Project
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What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex, Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Albom, Glennon Doyle & hundreds more. The New York Times says, "the show’s holistic approach to fulfillment is bound to resonate." Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What if excellence isn’t about winning, but becoming?
For so many of us, the word excellence has become tangled up with perfectionism, obsession, and relentless hustle. No wonder it feels heavy, triggering, or out of reach.
In this conversation, we explore a very different understanding of excellence, one rooted in meaning, care, and deep engagement. Together, we unpack why modern life makes it so hard to focus, why joy and rest are essential to growth, and how pursuing what truly matters can quietly reshape who you become.
Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author, writer for The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, co-host of the podcast Excellence, Actually, and faculty member at the University of Michigan. His newest book is The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World.
In this episode, you’ll discover
- A powerful redefinition of excellence that frees you from perfectionism
- Why mastery and mattering are essential for deep satisfaction
- A simple way to reclaim focus in a world designed to distract you
- How joy, rest, and renewal fuel long-term growth
- A practical framework for balancing ambition with the rest of your life
If you’ve ever felt pulled to do meaningful work but exhausted by the way success is usually framed, this conversation offers a wiser, more human path forward. Press play to explore what excellence can become.
You can find Brad at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript
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1202 - A Different Take on Excellent That Changes Everything | Brad Stulberg Thu, 12 Feb 2026 - 0h
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1201 - When Life Meets Reality | Finding Grace When the Future Falls Apart | Lucy Kalanithi Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - 0h
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1200 - Why You Feel Unloved | 5 Research-backed Shifts That Change How Love Feels | Harry Reis Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 0h
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1199 - How to Unlearn Pain: Groundbreaking Research Offers Hope | Yoni K. Ashar Mon, 02 Feb 2026 - 0h
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1198 - Better Sex at Any Age? The Science of Pleasure & What Really Matters | Dr. Nicole McNichols Thu, 29 Jan 2026
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1197 - The Meaning Trap | Why fulfillment and impact fall short Mon, 26 Jan 2026 - 0h
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1196 - How to Lessen Suffering: A Powerful New Take Thu, 22 Jan 2026 - 0h
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1195 - How to Build Habits That Stick Mon, 19 Jan 2026
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1194 - How to Make Big Dreams Happen Thu, 15 Jan 2026 - 0h
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1193 - Why You Feel Drained (a Different Take) | Iyanla Vanzant Mon, 12 Jan 2026 - 0h
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1192 - The Year of Enough Thu, 08 Jan 2026 - 0h
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1191 - Samin Nosrat | Crafting a Life That Nourishes You Mon, 05 Jan 2026 - 0h
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1190 - The Unresolution: Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail & What Works Instead Thu, 01 Jan 2026 - 0h
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1189 - Brené Brown | Why Courage Matters More Than Comfort Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1188 - Myth of the Clean Slate Thu, 25 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1187 - How to Quiet Your Inner Critic & Escape Perfectionism | Dr. Ellen Hendriksen Mon, 22 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1186 - Turning Down Tinnitus Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1185 - Healing Shame, When Nothing Seems to Be Working | Dr. Zoe Shaw Mon, 15 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1184 - Attention Grown-ups: If You’re Not Playing, You’re Likely Paying a Big Price. | Cas Holman Thu, 11 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1183 - Hope, Not Fear: New Conversations on Cancer Breakthroughs | Future of Medicine [Ep. 6] Mon, 08 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1182 - The Relationship Rules Keeping You Stuck (and how to fix them) | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile Thu, 04 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1181 - What Your Body is Secretly Telling You: A Guide to Wearable Tech | Future of Medicine [Ep. 5] Mon, 01 Dec 2025 - 0h
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1180 - A Guide to Living Fully After Loss | Spotlight Convo Thu, 27 Nov 2025
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1179 - Beyond Diet & Exercise: Radical New Ways to Protect Your Heart | Future of Medicine [Ep. 4] Mon, 24 Nov 2025 - 0h
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1178 - Elizabeth Gilbert | The Weekly Practice That Changed Her Life Fri, 21 Nov 2025
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1176 - The Body's Secret Repair Kit: Peptides, Stem Cells, and Regeneration | Future of Medicine [Ep. 3] Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 0h
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1175 - Ani DiFranco: Fierce, Free, Creative & True Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - 0h
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1174 - The AI Revolution is Coming to Your Doctor’s Office (Good News) | Future of Medicine [Ep. 2] Mon, 10 Nov 2025 - 0h
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1173 - Reimagining Midlife: My 2x20 Project™ Update & the Power of Experiments Thu, 06 Nov 2025
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1172 - The Hidden Key to Living to 100 (And Loving It) | Future of Medicine [Ep. 1] Mon, 03 Nov 2025
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1171 - How The World’s Worst First Date Led to a Video that Changed Everything Thu, 30 Oct 2025 - 0h
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1170 - Small Habits, Big Changes: Rewire Your Brain for Success | Spotlight Convo Mon, 27 Oct 2025
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1169 - Parenting Adult Kids Without Losing Your Mind (or Their Trust) | Lisa Damour Ph.D. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 - 0h
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1168 - 5 Ways to Breathe That Ease Anxiety, Induce Calm & Boost Performance | Jessica Dibb Mon, 20 Oct 2025
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1167 - Finding Your True Calling Through Life's Darkest Moments | Parker J. Palmer Fri, 17 Oct 2025
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1165 - The Simple Shift in Beliefs That Adds 7 Years to Your Life | Dr. Kerry Burnight Mon, 13 Oct 2025 - 0h
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1164 - How to Turn an Emotional Transition Into a Beautiful Celebration | Tembi Locke Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 0h
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1163 - Simple Food & Lifestyle Choices That Protect Your Brain | Austin Perlmutter, MD Mon, 06 Oct 2025
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1162 - Harness the Power of Deep Listening to Transform Your Relationships | Emily Kasriel Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 0h
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1161 - From Triggered to Tranquil: Reset Your Nervous System for Lasting Calm | Spotlight Convo Mon, 29 Sep 2025
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1160 - Life’s Hidden Season: When Everything Finally Makes Sense | Mark Nepo Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 0h
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1159 - The Power of Dabbling (Stop Trying to Be Awesome at Everything!) | Karen Walrond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 - 0h
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1158 - The Science of Getting Unstuck: Simple Tools That Actually Work | Britt Frank Thu, 18 Sep 2025 - 0h
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1157 - An Impossible Dream That Became an Incredible Life | Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 - 0h
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1156 - Feeling Like You’ve Fallen Behind in Your Own Life? This’ll Help. Thu, 11 Sep 2025
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1155 - How to Stop Feeling Like It's You Against the World | Scott Barry Kaufman Mon, 08 Sep 2025 - 0h
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1154 - 7 Keys to Making Work…gulp…fun! | Bree Groff Thu, 04 Sep 2025
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1153 - The Courage to Change When Everyone Wants You to Stay the Same | Danté Stewart Mon, 01 Sep 2025 - 0h
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1152 - The Science of Better Relationships: 3 Experts Share What Really Works | Spotlight Convo Thu, 28 Aug 2025
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1151 - The 4 Keys to Better Conversations (Even When They're Messy) | Alison Wood Brooks Mon, 25 Aug 2025 - 0h