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The Strength Connection

#193 - Michael Kurkowski: The Unplug Challenge

Aug 11, 2023
16:31

In the 193rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Michael will talk about the Unplug Challenge, how to create personal affirmations, baseball and the Yankees, Andy Pettitte, and what makes a great baseball pitcher.


Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! 


In this chapter, you will discover:


(1:20) The Unplug Challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 

(1:50) Shout out to the Savage and the Sage, Megan Henry @thesavagemeglet

(3:00) Shout out to Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser

(3:00) The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser @DocZinsser https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 

(3:30) How to create personal affirmations

(4:20) Listen to Megan’s interview https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/13359372 

(4:40) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G 

(6:00) Shout out to Todd Durkin @todddurkin

(6:50) Michael loves Baseball and the Yankees

(7:10) Andy Pettitte. The greatest pitcher that nobody talks about in the conversation of greatest pitchers.

(8:20) In baseball there’s a tiny margin of error, especially for pitchers

(9:00) Mindset and letting go of your ego

(9:15) When you can get guys out when you don't have your best stuff, that's when you know that you're a major league pitcher. - Andy Pettitte

(10:00) What makes you a great Baseball pitcher?

(10:30) Copy this philosophy for strength

(11:10) Most of the days are 5/10 days, make the best out of them

(11:40) What is the Unplug Challenge?

(13:00) “Just be and see what comes out of it.” Michael Kurkowski 

(14:00) Optimal vs Practical, shout out to Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin

(14:30) Build sustainable strength

(15:50) Join the Strength Connection Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/246922387454298 



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