Brave New World · What Did They Read?

Episodes about this book

2 episodes

The Science of Excellence: How To Master Your Craft, Passion vs. Obsession, The Myth of Balance, and More w/ Brad Stulberg

The ONE Thing, 20 July 2026. The book comes up at 12 min 15 sec in. It comes up in passing.

Episode 659: Wrapping Up the Wellness Series with Brad Stulberg on Excellence, Care, and Meaningful Goals

I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast, 18 December 2025. The book comes up at 9 min 50 sec in.

While discussing his coaching phrase 'Brave New World' as an encouraging frame for new challenges, Lindsey Hein asks whether it comes from Aldous Huxley's novel. Brad Stulberg confirms the connection but distinguishes the two: Huxley's book is 'a dystopian, terrifying book' he finds prescient for modern times, and he frames The Way of Excellence as an antidote to that dystopian worldview.

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