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"Shitty flow" is real, and most people are drowning in it | Brad Stulberg: Full Interview

Apr 17, 2026 · 0:52:02

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Brad Stulberg critiques the obsession with 'excellence' and optimization.
Modern 'excellence' often masks elaborate performance, not true growth.
He discusses the biology and philosophy behind genuine achievement.

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Brad Stulberg: Full Interview

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