<p>Author <a href="https://www.ronfriedmanphd.com/">Ron Friedman</a> joins us this week to discuss his new book, "Decoding Greatness." We talk about the three ways to find success, the "scoreboard principle," and what it looks like to practice in three dimensions.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://twitter.com/RonFriedman">Ron</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

Author Ron Friedman joins us this week to discuss his new book, "Decoding Greatness." We talk about the three ways to find success, the "scoreboard principle," and what it looks like to practice in three dimensions.Find us on Social: Ron | Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

Chasing Excellence

Ron Friedman on the Reverse Engineering Success

<p>This week, Patrick and I trade answers about whether CrossFit should have had Monster Energy at the Games, what we want every teenager to know, the big changes we've made that have had the biggest positive impact, and more!</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

This week, Patrick and I trade answers about whether CrossFit should have had Monster Energy at the Games, what we want every teenager to know, the big changes we've made that have had the biggest positive impact, and more!Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

Monster Energy at the CrossFit Games (HopperTalk 06)

<p>Before you decide to go keto or vegan or low carb or high protein, take a listen to this short conversation about the most important question you need to ask and answer, first principles, and starting with the end in mind.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

Before you decide to go keto or vegan or low carb or high protein, take a listen to this short conversation about the most important question you need to ask and answer, first principles, and starting with the end in mind.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

The First Question to Ask Before Changing Your Diet

<p><a href="https://www.laurenjohnsonandco.com/" target="_blank">Lauren Johnson</a> is a mental performance coach for professional athletes and entrepreneurs. She joins us to talk about the difference between challenges and threats, the power of self-talk, separating facts from feelings, and more.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurennicolejohnson/"><strong>Lauren</strong></a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

Lauren Johnson is a mental performance coach for professional athletes and entrepreneurs. She joins us to talk about the difference between challenges and threats, the power of self-talk, separating facts from feelings, and more.Find us on Social: Lauren | Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

Lauren Johnson on Becoming Elite by Choice

<p>Your questions are back in the spotlight! This time around, we're talking about how to make sure your ladder is up against the right wall, the pros and cons of an open gym period, lactate threshold training, and a bunch more.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

Your questions are back in the spotlight! This time around, we're talking about how to make sure your ladder is up against the right wall, the pros and cons of an open gym period, lactate threshold training, and a bunch more.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

The 3 WODs I'd Program for the Olympics (2:00 #30)

<p>We've talked about making sure our ladders are up against the right walls, but how do you also make sure you're climbing up the ladder? We dive into that here, talking about the system I use to chase fulfillment, from my big goals to my daily tasks.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

We've talked about making sure our ladders are up against the right walls, but how do you also make sure you're climbing up the ladder? We dive into that here, talking about the system I use to chase fulfillment, from my big goals to my daily tasks.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

The Fulfillment Framework

<p>Sergey Young is an author of <a href="https://sergeyyoung.com/book">The Science and Technology of Growing Young</a> and an investor working to radically extend human health and lifespans. He joins us to talk about the definition of aging, the technology of the near future, creating lives worth extending, and more.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sergeyyoung200/">Sergey</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

Sergey Young is an author of The Science and Technology of Growing Young and an investor working to radically extend human health and lifespans. He joins us to talk about the definition of aging, the technology of the near future, creating lives worth extending, and more.Find us on Social: Sergey | Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

Sergey Young on Thriving at 200 Years Old

<p>Is comparison the thief of joy? That's the question we pose at the start of this week's episode, talking about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, what a true competitor looks like, and how to use our ambition for good.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

Is comparison the thief of joy? That's the question we pose at the start of this week's episode, talking about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, what a true competitor looks like, and how to use our ambition for good.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

Competing vs Comparing

<p>We're getting into some best practices for delivering effective GPP programming. We're talking about programming for horsepower, why 18-minute WODs shouldn't be considered "long," and why we offer three different programming tracks to our members.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

We're getting into some best practices for delivering effective GPP programming. We're talking about programming for horsepower, why 18-minute WODs shouldn't be considered "long," and why we offer three different programming tracks to our members.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

The Secret Sauce of CrossFit Programming

<p>We're revisiting one of our most popular conversations from the early days of the podcast, talking about why I prefer to keep my nutritional advice simple, the value of getting blood work done, & why both quality & quantity matter.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

We're revisiting one of our most popular conversations from the early days of the podcast, talking about why I prefer to keep my nutritional advice simple, the value of getting blood work done, & why both quality & quantity matter.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

Benchmark: Simplifying Nutrition

<p>HopperTalk is back this week. Patrick and I talk through the adult problems nobody prepared us for, whether Tia is the most dominant athlete in CrossFit Games history, things from the 90s that we miss, and more.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><p>Jump to:</p><p>02:05 - What's a quote that's permanently changed the way you look at things?<br />11:10 - What is something free on the internet that everyone should take advantage of?<br />24:00 - What benchmark workout should appear in the CrossFit Games?<br />28:40 - What is the worst minor injury?<br />31:50 - What is an "adult problem" that nobody prepared you for?<br />37:50 - Is Tia Clair Toomey the most dominant athlete the CrossFit Games has ever seen?<br />40:50 - What has no right to be as difficult as it is?<br />54:00 - What is a simple, painful fact that people need to just get over & accept?<br />59:05 - What's something from the 90s that you miss?<br />63:54 - How many fist pumps are acceptable in a training session?</p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

HopperTalk is back this week. Patrick and I talk through the adult problems nobody prepared us for, whether Tia is the most dominant athlete in CrossFit Games history, things from the 90s that we miss, and more.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickJump to:02:05 - What's a quote that's permanently changed the way you look at things?11:10 - What is something free on the internet that everyone should take advantage of?24:00 - What benchmark workout should appear in the CrossFit Games?28:40 - What is the worst minor injury?31:50 - What is an "adult problem" that nobody prepared you for?37:50 - Is Tia Clair Toomey the most dominant athlete the CrossFit Games has ever seen?40:50 - What has no right to be as difficult as it is?54:00 - What is a simple, painful fact that people need to just get over & accept?59:05 - What's something from the 90s that you miss?63:54 - How many fist pumps are acceptable in a training session?About the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

Life-Changing Quotes (Hoppertalk #05)

<p>We're talking through my experience at the 2021 CrossFit Games - from NOBULL's first year as the sponsor, to my thoughts on the programming, CompTrain's overall performance, and the young guns making a run for the podium.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

We're talking through my experience at the 2021 CrossFit Games - from NOBULL's first year as the sponsor, to my thoughts on the programming, CompTrain's overall performance, and the young guns making a run for the podium.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

2021 CrossFit Games Debrief

<p>The 2:00 Drill is back, featuring your questions on the chasing excellence approach to dating, why we don't program strength-only days at CrossFit New England, choosing whether to go to the gym early or sleep in, and more.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><p>Jump to:</p><p>02:10 - Approaching dating with an attitude of chasing excellence<br />04:20 - Differentiating one-upping and trying to relate<br />06:40 - Determining whether to go to workout early or sleep more<br />08:50 - Spending $65 a week on groceries<br />10:50 - Giving marketing tips to personal trainers<br />13:00 - Handling life when your significant other isn't down with CrossFit<br />14:40 - Breathing better during metcons<br />17:15 - Adding a strength portion to daily programming<br />20:55 - Working with a member with bad body odor<br />23:00 - Preparing yourself to work at the CompTrain Academy</p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

The 2:00 Drill is back, featuring your questions on the chasing excellence approach to dating, why we don't program strength-only days at CrossFit New England, choosing whether to go to the gym early or sleep in, and more.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickJump to:02:10 - Approaching dating with an attitude of chasing excellence04:20 - Differentiating one-upping and trying to relate06:40 - Determining whether to go to workout early or sleep more08:50 - Spending $65 a week on groceries10:50 - Giving marketing tips to personal trainers13:00 - Handling life when your significant other isn't down with CrossFit14:40 - Breathing better during metcons17:15 - Adding a strength portion to daily programming20:55 - Working with a member with bad body odor23:00 - Preparing yourself to work at the CompTrain AcademyAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

When an S.O. Doesn't Care About CrossFit (2:00 #29)

<p>In this edition of our 3x3, I'm talking through some of the small things that CrossFit New England does well, how I think about building stronger relationships, and ways to make our lives simpler.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><p>Jump to:</p><p>02:20 - 3 small things CFNE does well<br />12:15 - 3 strategies to build a stronger network<br />19:05 - 3 ways to simplify our lives</p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and <a href="https://www.functionalbranding.com">brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs</a>.</p>

In this edition of our 3x3, I'm talking through some of the small things that CrossFit New England does well, how I think about building stronger relationships, and ways to make our lives simpler.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickJump to:02:20 - 3 small things CFNE does well12:15 - 3 strategies to build a stronger network19:05 - 3 ways to simplify our livesAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.

Important Details, Strong Networks, & Simpler Lives

<p>We're revisiting one of our most popular conversations from the early days of the podcast, talking about why it's important to determine our level of discipline and then never break the chain of daily success.</p><p>Find us on Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pscummings">Patrick</a></p><h3>About the Show</h3><p>Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><h3>About Ben</h3><p>Ben Bergeron is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285">best-selling author</a>, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and <a href="https://comptrain.co/">CompTrain</a>.</p><h3>About Patrick</h3><p>Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach. <a href="https://linktr.ee/pscummings">You can find out more about what he's working on here.</a></p>

We're revisiting one of our most popular conversations from the early days of the podcast, talking about why it's important to determine our level of discipline and then never break the chain of daily success.Find us on Social: Ben | PatrickAbout the ShowChasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.About BenBen Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.About PatrickPatrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach. You can find out more about what he's working on here.

Benchmark: Daily Discipline

Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of being an athlete & maximizing your potential.

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