
#994 - Sam Sulek - The Endless Pursuit of Progress
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#994 - Sam Sulek - The Endless Pursuit of Progress mentions Atomic Habits by James Clear and Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
it's the world champions that are prepared to do the most boring work with the least amount of complaining
it's the world champions that are prepared to do the most boring work with the least amount of complaining
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The host references 'Atomic Habits' to illustrate the importance of doing the mundane work that leads to success. The…
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- Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber. From zero to millions of fans, Sam Sulek’s rise has been nothing short of explosive. In just a few years, he’s beco…
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“There's a cool story from Atomic Habits by James Clear about the difference between elite athletes and world champions, focusing on the willingness to do boring work.”
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The host references 'Atomic Habits' to illustrate the importance of doing the mundane work that leads to success. They emphasize that world champio…

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