In this episode, we talked about:

How Matt became an athlete
Performing at my best when it matters
Don't let stuff control you
Identity of being an athlete
Pain management
Positive building of your body
Living the past version of yourself
Having more control over things
Building more confidence in yourself
Digging into my witness
Being able to change for the better
Achieving what you want if you believe in it
Not operating by obligation
Remember that you are in control
Finding your authentic personality

"If there was anything that could buy me a percentage point of pain relief and I'm not doing it, then I don't care about fixing it"

"Growth, change and adaptation are some of the things that help us to keep excited and going in our life"

"I want long term exposure to the discomfort that my body will adapt to it in the direction I wanted to"

About Matt:

Matt Vincent is a traveling strength athlete, two-time Highland Games World Champion, and founder of HVIII Brand Goods. Through his travels, Matt was lucky enough to spend time with exceptional people who were chasing strength, fulfillment, and personal growth in every imaginable way. In Matt's first book, Training Lab, he spelled out the philosophy of “The HVIII,” and tried to capture the spirit of self-improvement through self-loathing. This idea would serve as the spark that led to HVIII Brand Goods and a ton of adventures afterward. Matt chronicles his travels and conversations with people in the strength game and beyond on his podcast UMSO.

You can follow and support Matt at: 

Web: https://www.thehviii.com/

IG: @ihiimattvincent

Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser