Chasing excellence : a story about building the world's fittest athletes

"Ben's ability to develop mental toughness and the approach he shares in Chasing Excellence is a game changer for athletes in any sport."-Javier Vazquez, Major League Baseball All-Star "This book will do for you what Ben has done for me-take you to the next level and show you how to be the best. His insights on the mental game are second to none. You will feel prepared for anything."-Bethany Hart-Gerry, US Olympic Bobsled TeamCrossFit trainer Ben Bergeron has helped build the world's fittest athletes, but he's not like other coaches. He believes that greatness is not for the elite few; that winning is a result, not a goal; and that character, not talent, is what makes a true champion. His powerful philosophy can help anyone excel at all aspects of life.Using the dramatic competition between the top contenders at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games as a background, Ben explores the step-by-step process of achieving excellence and the unique set of positive character traits necessary for leveling up to world-class. The mindset and methodology that have produced some of the greatest athletes in the world's most gruelling sport can work equally well for golfers, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs-anyone who's willing to commit totally to becoming better than the best.By Chasing Excellence, you'll discover how extraordinary it's possible for you to be.