The Way of Excellence A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World

"An absolutely beautiful book that captures a lot of what I believe as a coach. The gratification that comes from truly losing one's self in that process is an amazing gift. It brings joy, peace of mind, and a sense of pride. These are things we frequently talk about with the Warriors, and I believe are part of our success." - Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion, Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA

Readers are invited to rethink what it truly means to be at their best-not through perfectionism or shallow success, but through purposeful growth and meaningful engagement. Stulberg reveals how excellence is a deeply human process." - Charles Duhigg, author of the bestsellers The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators

"Stulberg's examination of excellence as both a concept and practice is food for thought for every profession and discipline - and for life itself. A riveting narrative that shows us that everyone is capable of growth. The Way of Excellence is full of tools, but it's about more than achieving and succeeding. I loved reading it." - Hilary Hahn, international violin soloist and 3-time GRAMMY winner

"In a chaotic world filled with shallow distraction and performative busyness, The Way of Excellence is a must-read book that offers a path toward something deeper: the disciplined pursuit of mastery, competence, and mattering. I highly recommend it!" - Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work

"A transformative read for aspiring high performers of all disciplines and all levels. This book is the best reminder that the way we do what we do matters." - Chelsea Sodaro, Ironman World Champion

"The Way of Excellence is Brad Stulberg at his very best: relentlessly pragmatic, truly wise, and genuinely helpful. This book teaches us that in an era of shallow hacks and quick fixes, mastery requires depth and patience. Excellence is: consistency over intensity, fundamentals over fads, and progress over perfection. It is hard for me to think of anyone in my life to whom I wouldn't recommend this book." - Derek Thompson, author of Abundance and Hit Makers

A book particularly welcome during a time of growing isolation and what Brad calls "zombie burnout." - Arianna Huffington