#193 - Michael Kurkowski: The Unplug Challenge

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