# @thereadystate on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUEShS8D7Gq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54611625-thereadystate-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ed68158a5c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-28T20:03:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** drkellystarrett (@thereadystate) — https://gondola.cc/thereadystate

## Caption

Excellence isn’t robotic optimization, perfectionism, or chasing influencer routines. In this short clip, Brad Stulberg defines what excellence actually means — values-aligned engagement in something worthwhile — and explains why confusing it with routines, flow, or winning at all costs leads to burnout instead of fulfillment.⁠
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What You’ll Learn⁠
🎯 A clear definition of excellence⁠
🚫 Why excellence is not optimization or perfectionism⁠
🧭 How values drive real excellence⁠
🔁 When routines help — and when they distract⁠
🌱 Why long-term satisfaction matters more than fleeting happiness⁠
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Comment ‘182’ and we’ll send the episode right to your inbox! ⁠
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#Excellence #BradStulberg #Burnout #HustleCulture #ValuesDriven #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Performance

## Stats

- **Views:** 739
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## Tags

bradstulberg, hustleculture, valuesdriven, leadership, excellence, burnout, personalgrowth, performance

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