The Strength Connection Ep 205 Dave Robinson: Start telling a Better Story!
Nov 2, 2023
Discover the power of story work and the importance of unpacking and changing our personal narratives. Explore the benefits of stepping outside our environments for gaining perspective and overcoming mediocrity. Learn about the significance of self-talk, affirmations, and the transformative impact of asking for help. Reflect on Dave Robinson's mindset and storytelling abilities as a Master Storyworker and Healthy Holistic Habits coach.
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Words Shape The Stories You Live
- Story work analyzes the words and beliefs we use about past, present, and future experiences.
- Awareness of those narratives lets you change how you feel and act.
How Powerlifting Sparked Personal Growth
- Dave discovered powerlifting in college after a roommate dragged him into the gym and it became his gateway to personal development.
- He learned confidence, consistency, and how physical progress translated into emotional armor.
Two Events That Triggered Radical Change
- Two wake-up events forced Dave to change: feeling relief off-grid in Slovenia and nearly dying after a spider bite that led to hospitalization.
- Those experiences pushed him to leave a toxic relationship and an unhealthy career and rebuild his life.