Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

The Bridge Between External and Internal

Daily Chase #290

Jul 15, 2026
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a group of young men playing a game of soccer
Photo by Kenjiro Koya on Unsplash

There’s a gap between where someone actually is and where the internal reward lives. The workout doesn’t feel good yet. The skill isn’t there yet. The progress isn’t visible yet. On this side of the gap, there’s nothing pulling them forward — just friction.

That’s where external motivation comes in. Not as a bribe. As a b…

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