Brad Stulberg

Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He explores principles of mental health and mastery that transcend capabilities and domains. He is particularly interested in the philosophical and psychological foundations of sustainable excellence—getting the best out of yourself on the things that matter to you most—and the habits and practices necessary to attain it.

He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and coauthor of Peak Performance. These books explore the art, science, and practice of motivation, values-driven excellence, and maximizing one’s potential while realizing a more fulfilling and sustainable kind of success.

Stulberg’s maintains a popular blog and multimedia platform, The Growth Equation, and is an in-demand speaker and coach. He regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine and The Atlantic, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast “excellence, actually” and is on faculty at the University of Michigan.

Stulberg’s latest book is The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World, published in January 2026.