# Chase Challenge | Why You Need to Reverse Engineer Your Triggers

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Podcast: [Chasing Excellence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chasing-excellence-927578)
Published: 2026-05-28T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if your triggers aren't random — they're a map back to yourself? In this close-out episode, Patrick reflects on the 21-day trigger challenge with two reframes that change everything: the tug of war between wants and reality, and the difference between surface triggers (your mental dojo) and the serious ones rooted in your own history. Learn why the fastest road to context-independent peace of mind runs through accepting reality — not fighting it — and why turning the spotlight on your triggers is the first step to responding instead of reacting. 👉🏼 Get the full 21-Day Trigger Challenge 🐾 Start using the ChaseTracker app ❤️‍🔥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club 👋 New to Chasing Excellence? Start here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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