Chasing Excellence
Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

The Myth of Maximum Effort

Daily Chase #40

Jun 27, 2025
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We often believe that to get the best results from our training, we need to go all-out, all the time.

This mindset, particularly common in fitness communities, can actually hinder progress and sustainability.

Think about learning to play guitar. No instructor would tell you to press the strings as hard as possible until your fingers blister, forcing you t…

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