Author & Performance Expert

Brad Stulberg

Brad Stulberg is a New York Times bestselling author who writes about performance, excellence, and sustainable success. He has authored several books including "Peak Performance" and "The Way of Excellence," and contributes to major publications on topics related to human optimization.

Known For

Performance psychologyDiscipline and excellenceSustainable achievementBehavioral science

Canon

The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

Canon

Machine Living vs. Human Flourishing: The Optimization Trap

Novel

Second-Level Thinking: Thinking Beyond the Obvious

Novel

Focus Only on What You Can Control

Canon

Books

■The Way of Excellence(2024)

■Peak Performance

Episodes

#Am I Optimizing Too Much? | Monday AdviceJul 20, 2026 #Do I Need More Discipline? | Monday AdviceApr 20, 2026 #A Different Take on Excellent That Changes Everything | Brad StulbergFeb 12, 2026 #How To Cultivate Excellence in a Chaotic World with Brad StulbergJan 27, 2026 #How to Create a Meaningful Life with Brad StulbergJan 26, 2026 #How to Create a Meaningful Life with Brad StulbergJan 26, 2026 #Mastering Change When Everything Is ChangingJan 12, 2024