Docs Who Lift Reclaiming Excellence: A Conversation with Brad Stulberg
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Jan 30, 2026 
Brad Stolberg, a public health writer and University of Michigan faculty focused on human flourishing, shares a values-driven take on mastery and discipline. He argues for fundamentals and consistent practice over trendy optimization. Conversations cover shaping identity through pursuit, coaching kids to avoid burnout, and shifting goals from outcomes to sustained engagement.
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Excellence As A Becoming Process
- Excellence is a process of becoming, not a fixed standard or checklist of hacks.
- True excellence requires caring deeply, mastering fundamentals, and consistent engagement over years.
Choose Values-Aligned Pursuits
- Do pick pursuits that align with your values and where you can care deeply about the work.
- Practice focus, consistency, patience, community, and routines that work for you to stay on the path.
Teach Kids To Fail And Diversify Identity
- Help kids expose themselves to failure and model your own failures to reduce fear of trying.
- Encourage multiple interests so their identity isn't solely tied to one room of their life.
