Barbell Buddha Podcast - with Chris Moore from Barbell Shrugged cover image

Barbell Buddha Podcast - with Chris Moore from Barbell Shrugged

3 - Be still

Jun 21, 2013
The podcast discusses the significance of mindfulness and meditation in improving physical performance, debunking common misconceptions and sharing personal experiences. It explores the benefits of practicing mindfulness and meditation, including staying calm in challenging situations and using meditation to isolate negative emotions. The importance of visualization and preparation in achieving workout goals is also discussed, along with the impact of mantras and visualization in shaping beliefs and achieving success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize when the pursuit of a goal becomes unfulfilling and find value in the process rather than the outcome.
  • Customize meditation to make it accessible to everyone by incorporating visualization techniques and mantras.

Deep dives

The Importance of Knowing When to Stop Chasing a Goal

The podcast discusses the idea of knowing when to stop relentlessly pursuing a goal. The speaker shares his experience in powerlifting and how he was initially focused on constantly pushing for new personal records. However, he eventually realized that constantly chasing higher numbers did not bring him the fulfillment he expected. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing when the pursuit of a goal becomes unfulfilling and learning to find value in the process rather than the outcome.

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