Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

Resistance Makes Everything Worse

Daily Chase #94

Sep 11, 2025
∙ Paid
A man pouring a drink into a glass
Photo by Jay Piper on Unsplash

The moment you feel that familiar tightness in your chest - whether from a work deadline, a difficult conversation, or just the general overwhelm of daily life - your instinct is to resist. Push it away. Armor up. Build walls between yourself and the discomfort.

This resistance feels productive. It feels like you're doing so…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Patrick Cummings.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture