Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

The Story of Your Future Performance

Daily Chase #196

Feb 02, 2026
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For years, we’ve watched a pattern play out in athletes at every level. When they succeed, they dismiss it. Lucky draw. Weak competition. Good conditions. They externalize every win.

When they fail, they internalize it. Not good enough. Not talented enough. Not cut out for this. They make every loss about their identity.

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