The Practice of Groundedness (2021) by Brad Stulberg offers a refreshing counterbalance to today’s typical focus on relentless optimization and productivity. Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern science, Stulberg identifies six principles for a more grounded way of living. Through his personal story of overcoming mental health struggles, he presents a path where peak performance, well-being, and lifelong fulfillment can thrive.
Brad Stulberg is an expert on human performance, sustainable success, and well-being. He coauthored the best-sellers Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Wired, Forbes, and the Atlantic. As a contributing editor to Outside Magazine, he researches, writes, and coaches on mental health and sustainable excellence, working with executives, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes.