Modern Wisdom

#549 - Mark Bell - Stop Being Shamed Out Of Your Competitive Edge

Nov 7, 2022

Mark Bell, a world record-breaking powerlifter and owner of Super Training Gym, dives into the societal pressures that suppress ambition. He emphasizes that a lack of support can undermine dreams more than skill itself. Mark shares insights from his training under Louie Simmons and discusses the importance of having goals for personal growth. He challenges the stigma around taking compliments and reflects on the complexity of selflessness in community support. This conversation inspires listeners to embrace excellence and nurture valuable relationships.

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The Effect of Increased Choice and Sovereignty on Anxiety

01:00

The Fragility of Routines

01:47

How to Deal with Difficult Conversations

00:50

The Importance of Being Around Like-Minded People

01:29

Intro

5min

Strength, Growth, and Connection

26min

The Complex Connection Between Selflessness and Community Support

4min

Navigating Growth and Resilience

21min

Navigating the Paradox of Choice

9min

Reframing Responses: Managing Stress and Growth

13min

Navigating Personal Fitness Journeys with Youth

4min

Mark Bell is a world record-breaking powerlifter, owner of Super Training Gym and inventor of the Sling Shot.

A lack of support killed more dreams than a lack of competence ever did. There's a modern trend that trying hard at things and taking them seriously is uncool. Disincentivising excellence is one of the worst habits a society can have and it's time to put a stop to it.

Expect to learn why taking a compliment is a skill that many of us don't have, why there is no growth without having a goal you're working toward, why Mark has never had a bad day, what it was like to train under the legendary Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell, how crucial the story you tell yourself about life is and much more...

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