Episode
#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
1:29:07
Published: Mon Mar 15 2021
Description
Ben Bergeron is a CrossFit Coach and the Owner of CrossFit New England. As far as we know, we only get one shot at life, so we'd better make it count. Fulfilling our potential and making the most of our abilities is the name of the game, but how do you do this? Expect to learn why core values are so important to achieving your goals, how Ben focusses on maximising his minutes, how to embrace adversity in your life, why intentionality and focus are so crucial and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out CompTrain - https://comptrain.co/ Follow Ben on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
In this podcast episode, CrossFit coach Ben Bergeron shares insights on why core values are essential to reach your goals, how to maximize your time, deal with adversity, and the importance of intentionality and focus.
00:00 - 01:21 (01:21)
Summary
In this podcast episode, CrossFit coach Ben Bergeron shares insights on why core values are essential to reach your goals, how to maximize your time, deal with adversity, and the importance of intentionality and focus. His inspiring words remind us of how much we can control the outcomes of our lives.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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01:21 - 05:47 (04:25)
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Get a discount of at least 37% on all products from MyProtein by using code "modernwisdom" during checkout.
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The speaker reflects on how his views and beliefs about personal growth and improvement have evolved over time, touching on topics such as exceeding one's potential and the universality of certain principles.
05:47 - 10:43 (04:55)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how his views and beliefs about personal growth and improvement have evolved over time, touching on topics such as exceeding one's potential and the universality of certain principles.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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The world class have curious minds, which is an important trait for success.
10:43 - 17:19 (06:35)
Summary
The world class have curious minds, which is an important trait for success. Although passion is often praised, curiosity is also vital towards achieving greatness.
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The victim mindset is the lowest level when it comes to achieving goals, with curiosity being a scalable way to constantly push towards more without the bad stuff that comes with relentlessness.
17:19 - 20:27 (03:08)
Summary
The victim mindset is the lowest level when it comes to achieving goals, with curiosity being a scalable way to constantly push towards more without the bad stuff that comes with relentlessness.
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The difference between an extreme realist and a pessimist lies in their perception of life's struggles.
20:27 - 24:03 (03:35)
Summary
The difference between an extreme realist and a pessimist lies in their perception of life's struggles. While a pessimist may dwell on the negative aspects of life, an extreme realist accepts life's harsh realities and strives to overcome them.
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The journey of chasing excellence involves a constant level of awareness, especially during difficult moments like receiving bad emails, negative comments on social media, or being pushed out of our comfort zone.
24:03 - 30:16 (06:12)
Summary
The journey of chasing excellence involves a constant level of awareness, especially during difficult moments like receiving bad emails, negative comments on social media, or being pushed out of our comfort zone. Overcoming these triggers with discipline and self-awareness can help us achieve greatness.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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The first step to taking control of your life is to understand the things that you ultimately control.
30:16 - 38:39 (08:23)
Summary
The first step to taking control of your life is to understand the things that you ultimately control. This can be achieved by recognizing the circle of control in your life and focusing on what you can control rather than worrying about what you cannot control.
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The speaker loves curiosity as it leads to a flow state and believes in saying yes to experiences and getting out to do things as a way of living life.
38:39 - 41:37 (02:57)
Summary
The speaker loves curiosity as it leads to a flow state and believes in saying yes to experiences and getting out to do things as a way of living life.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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The commitment to action is key, especially when it comes to developing staff.
41:37 - 46:55 (05:17)
Summary
The commitment to action is key, especially when it comes to developing staff. More important than talking about what you're going to do is actually doing it.
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The speaker talks about the importance of maximizing every minute of the day to learn and grow, while another person prioritizes finding value in every day as a whole.
46:55 - 50:40 (03:45)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of maximizing every minute of the day to learn and grow, while another person prioritizes finding value in every day as a whole.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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This episode discusses the importance of bringing intention and focus to your daily tasks to maximize results, including training like a world-class athlete.
50:40 - 54:29 (03:49)
Summary
This episode discusses the importance of bringing intention and focus to your daily tasks to maximize results, including training like a world-class athlete.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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The speaker reflects on the importance of prioritizing life's pleasures that are meaningful and fulfilling, rather than simply indulging in instant gratification through activities such as binge-watching Netflix.
54:30 - 59:44 (05:14)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the importance of prioritizing life's pleasures that are meaningful and fulfilling, rather than simply indulging in instant gratification through activities such as binge-watching Netflix.
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between prioritizing experiences for our present selves and investing in our future selves.
59:44 - 1:03:06 (03:21)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between prioritizing experiences for our present selves and investing in our future selves. She shares a quote from a TED talk that highlights our tendency to pamper our present selves.
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The speaker discusses the importance of choosing fulfilling experiences such as spending quality time with loved ones instead of pursuing short term gratifications.
1:03:06 - 1:07:11 (04:05)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of choosing fulfilling experiences such as spending quality time with loved ones instead of pursuing short term gratifications. He also talks about how adversity is an important factor for personal growth.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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Taking action towards a goal or project can help resolve feelings of anxiety, as it promotes a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.
1:07:11 - 1:11:42 (04:30)
Summary
Taking action towards a goal or project can help resolve feelings of anxiety, as it promotes a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. Craving that feeling of success can motivate individuals to push through anxiety and work towards achievements.
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In this episode, the speaker suggests that changing one's perspective on winning, losing, and preparation can help build confidence.
1:11:42 - 1:16:23 (04:40)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker suggests that changing one's perspective on winning, losing, and preparation can help build confidence. Instead of focusing solely on the outcome, shift your focus to the entire process.
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The speaker discusses their desire to ski as a way to feel the freedom and have a unique experience.
1:16:23 - 1:21:08 (04:45)
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The speaker discusses their desire to ski as a way to feel the freedom and have a unique experience.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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The connections we make with people are what really matter the most, and whether we seek these connections through meditation or bungee jumping doesn't matter.
1:21:08 - 1:27:05 (05:57)
Summary
The connections we make with people are what really matter the most, and whether we seek these connections through meditation or bungee jumping doesn't matter. It's important to recognize our subconscious need for attention and success, while also letting go of our egos and focusing on relationships.
Episode#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence
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1:27:05 - 1:29:05 (01:59)
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