Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates #420 Chris Duffin - Resilience Engineered
Nov 27, 2025
Chris Duffin, an iconic strength athlete and entrepreneur, shares his journey from a turbulent childhood of homelessness to legendary feats of strength. He discusses how adversity shaped his resilience and offers insights on recognizing opportunities amid challenges. Duffin introduces his Six-Ps framework for growth and emphasizes the importance of actively facing fears. He also contrasts life’s real hardships with athletic training, encouraging listeners to embrace their struggles as story-worthy moments while advocating for purposeful living.
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Rattlesnake Lesson On Managing Fear
- Chris Duffin describes capturing a live rattlesnake as a child and cooking it for dinner.
- The story illustrates learning to manage fear without freezing or dismissing danger.
Resilience Follows A Training Curve
- Duffin maps resilience to a training-like cycle of imposed stress followed by recovery and growth.
- He argues repeated, purposeful stressors make you stronger, just like progressive training.
Pick Purposeful Challenges
- Choose challenges intentionally and practice micro-steps to build capability before larger risks.
- When a precipice appears, take it if it aligns with your goals and you've prepared with smaller reps.
