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The Way of Excellence
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Last discussed Sep 14, 2026
A book by Brad Stulberg about excellence and ambition in the digital age.
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Used for: Understanding what matters in life versus the efficiency-and-quantity mindset promoted by AI
Praised: Provides a clear primer on what makes life meaningful; the most highlighted p...
"I think Brad's book, The Way of Excellence, gives you a good primer of what matters in life and what is degraded when you instead are just seeking out efficiency and quantity."
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