The Strength Connection

In this solo episode, Mike will share some insights and lessons that he learnt from the 130 episodes of The Strength Connection Podcast, enjoy!Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:10) Origin story of The Strength Connection Podcast(1:10) Shout out to Chris Abbott(1:50) About The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast(2:20) Parting ways with Chris(2:30) Starting a solo podcast(2:45) Shout out to Fabio Zonin(4:20) Why 42 lessons?(5:00) Lesson #1: Check in with yourself before you check in with the world(5:10) Greenlights by Mathew McConaughey(5:35) Lesson #2: Keep promises to yourself(6:15) Shout out to Carrie Campbell(6:20) Lesson #3: When you conclude you stop seeking(7:00) Lesson #4: Gratitude is a container for all problems(7:35) Lesson #5: There’s no substitute for discipline(8:10) Lesson #6: Read book(8:40) Lesson #7: Read fiction(9:15) The Name of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss(9:20) James Reese series by Jack Carr(9:35) Lesson #8: Find a way(9:40) Shout out to Danny Casey(10:15) Lesson #9: Do your best, then get out of the way(10:20) Shout out to Luke Rossmo(10:50) Lesson #10: Breathing practice makes a bigger impact than anything(11:00) Shout out to Patrick McKeown(11:00) Shout out to Dave Whitley (11:15) Book by Jay Shetty(11:30) Lesson #11: See what happens(11:35) Shout out to Tyler Wall(12:05) Lesson #12: The more you prepare, the more you can wing it(12:50) Lesson #13: Go to fu*king sleep(13:15) Shout out to Dr. Allison Brager(13:41) Lesson #14: Ask “Do I need to know more or do I need to use what I know better?”(13:45) Shout out to Brain Grasso(14:20) Lesson #15: Ask “Am I seeking inspiration or am I seeking information?”(15:00) Lesson #16: Study the science(15:00) Shout out to Antonio Squillante(15:40) Lesson #17: Get out of your head(16:40) Lesson #18: Flow is nature(16:45) Shout out to Sifu Singh(17:30) Lesson #19: Leverage your motivation(17:30) Shout out to Dr. Lisa Lewis(18:30) Lesson #20: Minimalism doesn't mean minimal effort(19:10) Shout out to Geoff Neupert(19:25) Lesson #21: If you aren’t sure, ask someone who is(19:30) Shout out to Shane Farmer(20:30) Lesson #22: What you say matters, especially to yourself(20:35) Shout out to Dax Moy(21:20) Lesson #23: It will take longer than you think(21:20) Shout out to Jerzy Gregorek (21:55) Lesson #24: You will get to a point where doing isn’t enough(22:50) Lesson #25: Get out of the automatic zone(22:55) Shout out to Diane Webb(23:55) Lesson #26: If you don’t have hard days, you don’t need recovery days(24:25) Lesson #27: If you have hard days, make sure you have easy day too(24:40) Shout out to Brett Jones(25:00) Lesson #28: Imagine your outcomes(25:40) Lesson #29: Learn how to learn first(25:40) Shout out to Gregg Goodhart(26:15) Lesson #30: You have a dark side, don’t suppress it(26:55) Lesson #31: Audit your time(27:00) Shout out to Luka Hocevar(27:20) Lesson #32: Challenge yourself often(28:05) Lesson #33: Ask for what you want(28:50) Lesson #34: Be of service to others(29:05) Lesson #35: There is no scarcity of strength(29:40) Lesson #36: Fuel yourself first if you want to serve in the best way(30:20) Lesson #37: Scout defense(31:25) Lesson #38: Have routines(32:05) Lesson #39: Set your environment up for success(32:50) Lesson #40: Growth is not the only biomarker of progress(33:35) Lesson #41: Life is a highway(34:20) Lesson #42: You are meant for something bigger than yourself

In the 130th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, StrongFirst Team Leader, Os Aponte, will talk about Steps to broaden your view about fitness, different approaches toward fitness, Os’ training process, using Gate Evaluation & its benefits, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:45) Introducing our special guest StrongFirst Team Leader, Os Aponte @ironcoreway(2:10) Different approaches toward fitness(4:35) “Build your strength but manage your weaknesses.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection (5:45) Steps to broaden your view about fitness(8:05) The practical approach(9:40) Benefits of alternatives(10:40) Shout out to Hector Gutierrez(11:25) Make training enjoyable!(11:40) “There’s a science and art to coaching.” - Os Aponte @ironcoreway(12:30) The concept of goal setting(13:35) Doug Nepodal’s get-up story LinkedIn: Doug Nepodal(14:00) The first responsibility of being a coach(15:15) Os’ training process(16:50) Why does Os like the Ground Force method?(18:05) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(18:50) The benefits of using Ground Force method for coaches(19:10) About using Gate Evaluation and its benefits (23:15) The two main things your nervous system does(23:40) About baseline tests(24:45) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(25:30) About Function Of Movement (25:40) Shout out to Grey Cook @functionalmvmt(26:45) Shout out to Kelly Manzone @kellsbells88(26:45) Shout out to Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(27:20) Shout out to Tim Almond(28:10) Mike’s love-hate relationship with presses(29:15) Half kneeling presses and more(30:20) About double sots presses(31:00) Shout out to Bud Jeffries @budjeffries(32:10) #65 - Bud Jeffries: The Everlasting Legacy Of Noah - The Breakthrough Secrets Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-bud-jeffries-the-everlasting-legacy-of-noah/id1551573443?i=1000519996779 (32:20) “You are meant for something bigger than just you.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(33:10) Believe in yourself!(34:20) Some overrated exercises according to Os(36:20) Bench presses’ risk vs. reward(38:05) More overrated exercises(38:40) Misconception about body-weight exercises(39:50) Underrated exercises according to Os(40:00) Os’ active childhood(42:00) Some underrated exercises for bodybuilders(43:30) The pendulum analogy(45:50) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(46:30) Benefits of customized exercises(46:45) Os’ all-time favorite exercise(50:00) Shout out to Derek Toshner @tnt_adventure_fit(50:50) About a famous protocol(52:00) Shout out to Dave Whitley @irontamerWhere to find Os Aponte? @ironcoreway

In the 129th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, 6 times Kettlebell Sport Champion and CEO of LornaFit, Lorna Kleidman will talk about 5 hours a day, 7 days a week, the reason behind lifting weight, Lorna’s first competition, breaking a record, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Introducing our special guest 6 times Kettlebell Sport Champion and CEO of LornaFit, Lorna Kleidman @lornakleidman(1:15) Shout out to Denis Vasilev @denisvasilevkbsport(1:20) Shout out to Brittany Van Schravendijk @kbfitbritt(1:25) Shout out to Kelly Manzone @kellsbells88(2:15) Lorna’s origin story(2:25) Working out for decades(3:15) Moving to Florida at 39(3:50) Working with kettlebell for the first time(4:00) Kettlebell Conceptshttps://www.kettlebellconcepts.com/ (4:30) Lorna’s first ever coach(5:25) 5 hours a day, 7 days a week!(5:45) Better conditioning(6:50) Weightlifting and off days(7:50) Lorna’s experience with off-days(8:30) The reason behind lifting weight(9:25) Learning snatches(10:40) Shout out to Maria Moran Facebook: maria.moran.359126(11:10) Lorna’s first competition(11:50) “It is really about the process.” - Lorna Kleidman @lornakleidman(12:15) About problem solving(12:45) “Snatch is a lot more about technique than it is strength.” - Lorna Kleidman @lornakleidman(14:50) Changing focus(15:00) Working with a strength and conditioning trainer(16:55) More about Lorna’s competitions(17:30) Lifting 16, 20, and 24 KG(18:30) IKSFA seminar @iksfakettlebells(20:15) “You can only do what you can do.” - Lorna Kleidman @lornakleidman(20:40) Coming second in a competition(21:25) About Kettlebell sports(22:05) Shout out to Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(23:20) Breaking a record(24:50) Lorna’s current goals(27:00) About hardstyle training(28:05) Training online(29:00) About one of Lorna’s clients(30:50) Lorna’s common clientele's(32:45) The common problem with women in fitness and its solution(33:45) Struggle with women(34:50) “Unfortunately with fitness and with strength, it's something we need to keep up for a lifetime.” - Lorna Kleidman @lornakleidman(35:30) Consistency paramount(37:55) “You can’t go all out, everyday.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(38:30) “You can probably lift a lot more than you think you can.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(38:40) Lorna Fit Video Membership(41:45) New England Kettlebell Classic 2023 seminar by Lorna Kleidman, Kelly Manzone @kellsbells88, and Jeff Bott @thebattlebott(43:05) Where to find Lorna Kleidman? @lornakleidmanhttps://www.lornafit.com/ 

In the 128th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Musician and Songwriter, Luke Rossmo, will talk about the impossible dream, the door of limitation, the identity shift, effort vs. focus, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:45) Introducing our special guest Musician and Songwriter, Luke Rossmo @lukerossmo(1:05) Lightening Smoke by Luke Rossmo(1:35) Luke Rossmo’s youtube(1:50) Shout out to Brian Grasso(1:50) Shout out to Carrie Campbell @Carrie_Campbellwbffpro(2:40) The impossible dream(4:15) Luke’s epiphany(4:50) What was holding back Luke?(6:35) About parallel goals(8:00) The catalyst of The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast(8:40) Some examples of “the impossible dream”(11:20) The door of limitation(13:20) Shout out to Tyler Wall(14:05) The other side of what if(15:40) The identity shift(18:05) About the law of attraction(18:45) The effects of dropping self-restraining limits(20:10) Evolution of Luke’s songwriting process(21:05) Luke’s job with his kid(22:25) Shout out to Stephen king Twitter: @stephenkingand his book(24:10) About “good enough”(25:10) “Nothing is better or worse, it is just different.” - Luke Rossmo @lukerossmo(26:10) Shout out to Abel James @fatburningman(26:25) Shout out to Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(27:00) Effort vs. Focus(27:00) “Effort is fluid.” - Luke Rossmo @lukerossmo(28:00) The flaw state(28:10) “Flow state is like you have gone past where you need to focus.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(28:30) “Effort is the ultimate expression of unconscious competence.” - Luke Rossmo @lukerossmo(30:10) Balance vs. Harmony(31:45) Luke’s engrained-, nourished-, and fed-fear(32:10) Luke’s musical journey(33:45) Imagining yourself on deathbed(34:50) Luke’s first open-mic night(35:40) Luke’s life ever since(39:30) The Strength Connection Podcast: EP #115 - Brian and Carrie: Everything About ELIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/115-brian-and-carrie-everything-about-eli/id1588270298?i=1000584326863 (40:15) The driver behind the action(40:35) A short and sweet story by Luke(45:40) Where to find Luke Rossmo? @lukerossmoOther Instagram Account: @lukerossmomusicYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lukerossmomusic1019 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Lukerossmomusic/ 

In the 127th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, StrongFirst SFG II, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach and owner of Semper Stronger, Rebecca Rouse, will talk about the origin of Semper Stronger, Rebecca’s 2022’s goal, sleep schedule, the three questions to ask yourself, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:05) Introducing our special guest NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, StrongFirst SFG II, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach and owner of Semper Stronger, Rebecca Rouse @rebecca.rouse(1:40) Rebecca’s uncommon lift increase(2:30) Shout out to Greg Everett @catalystathletics(2:50) Tough by Greg Everett @catalystathleticshttps://www.amazon.com/Tough-Building-Emotional-Toughness-Fulfillment/dp/1970123001 (3:55) 2022-goal(5:45) Rebecca’s first time weightlifting(8:00) The 2 gyms that Mike worked out at(9:05) Did Rebecca know anyone in the weightlifting realm?(9:55) Rebecca’s “aha moment”(11:40) “Hunger is a different type of fuel you need.” - Unknown(11:55) Rebecca’s recovery goal(12:00) “If you haven't nailed your sleep, then none of the rest of the recovery process matters.” Rebecca Rouse @rebecca.rouse(12:05) “Sleep is the gold mine.” - Rebecca Rouse @rebecca.rouse(12:15) About sleep schedule(13:35) Evolution of Rebecca’s attitude toward recovery(14:55) “Be tired by the end of the day.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(15:20) Love and hate relationship with clean and jerk(16:30) A creature of habit(18:20) Rebecca’s current clientele(19:05) Taking a step back from coaching(19:40) Shout out to Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(21:15) The origin of Semper Stronger(22:35) More about 2022-goal(23:10) The application launch(23:50) “Having a vision is important. But having a crystal ball is something completely different.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(24:30) Results of the Yes-Year(27:40) The three questions to ask yourself(31:00) About mindset(35:00) Shout out to Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(36:15) About journaling(40:45) “The results you're looking for are found in the work that you are avoiding.” - Unknown(41:15) The attachment theory(42:50) “All cliches are built in truth.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(44:00) About imposter syndrome(47:05) Where to find Rebecca Rouse? @rebecca.rouse

In the 126th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Holistic Career and Leadership Coach, Belma McCaffrey, will talk about the impact of being a refugee, finding your purpose, strengths finder, the fear of rejection, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:05) Introducing our special guest, Holistic Career and Leadership Coach, Belma McCaffrey @workbigger(2:55) Belma’s origin story(3:00) Leaving Albania(3:35) Coming to the US(4:10) Impact of being a refugee(4:30) Learning work ethics from her parents(4:55) “To work hard is to love life.” - Belma’s mother(6:50) Belma’s father’s biggest dream(7:35) Being in a communist state(10:00) Trying to find her passion(11:20) The reason for going to business school(12:10) Discovering coaching(13:15) Bold, Belma’s first business(14:30) Starting blogging(16:00) A few things Belma knew already(16:35) Finding your purpose(18:00) “What do you really value the most? And are you actually putting time towards what you value the most?” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(18:25) About value(19:15) Belma’s blog writing process(20:30) Benefits of starting a blog(20:55) The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron @juliacameronlivehttps://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 (22:30) The 3 steps to find your purpose(23:40) “Your interests can really serve as a vehicle to your values.” - Belma McCaffrey @workbigger(25:20) “We downplay our own strengths.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(26:05) Is finding value difficult for people?(27:05) Strengths finder(27:40) The feedback process(27:55) “Seeking out feedback from people that you trust and who you know have your best interest in mind can be so powerful. “ - Belma McCaffrey @workbigger(28:10) The self-reflection piece(29:25) Belma’s challenges with feedback(30:00) The fear of rejection(31:45) Belma’s first conversation with her clients(33:40) What fits best for you?(35:20) Step 2: Research(36:45) Customize and negotiate(37:25) Shout out Mark Ashby LinkedIn: Mark Ashby M.A(39:30) Why did Michael start The Strength Connection?(42:15) The recovery time frame(44:05) About burnout(44:35) Shout out to Sifu Singh @sifusingh(45:10) The reasons behind a burnout(46:20) Imperfect action(47:50) Where to find Belma McCaffrey? @workbigger

In the 125th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and CEO of EnovAte SportsMed, Dr. Emeka Aludogbu, will talk about becoming an unconventional doctor, why non-contact injuries are more difficult?, athlete's nervous system, Dr. Emeka’s mind work process, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Introducing our special guest, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and CEO of EnovAte SportsMed, Dr. Emeka Aludogbu @dr.emeka_sports(2:45) Dr. Emeka’s origin story(3:05) A health-conscious family(3:40) The goal to help his family(4:30) Being an active kid(4:50) The career options in nigerian culture(6:00) Getting involved in health and nutrition(6:30) Bursting the achilles tendon(6:50) The epiphany(8:50) Becoming his own doctor(9:40) Becoming an unconventional doctor(12:20) The most difficult ACL injuries(14:25) Why are non-contact injuries more difficult?(16:10) “Understanding your body is one thing but you must take care if every aspect of your body.” - Dr. Emeka Aludogbu @dr.emeka_sports(17:45) Learning about athlete's problems(19:00) “Recovery starts in the mind.” Dr. Emeka Aludogbu  @dr.emeka_sports(19:35) Athlete's nervous system(20:25) “It's a blessing, but it's probably also almost a curse to be so in tune with your body.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(21:15) Athlete's common mindset (21:55) Shout out to Stephen Curry @stephencurry30(22:00) Shout out to LeBron James(22:00) Shout out Kobe Bryant(22:05) Shout out to Dwyane Wades @dwyanewade(23:45) “You must do a lot more outside of your sport in order for you to understand, in the moment of sport, what to take and what to leave.” - Dr. Emeka Aludogbu  @dr.emeka_sports(24:00) Kobe Bryant’s mentality(25:15) Dr. Emeka’s mind work process(26:10) A big advocate of meditation(28:25) “If the mind doesn’t accept it, the body won't.” - Dr. Emeka Aludogbu  @dr.emeka_sports(29:50) The yes-man story(31:35) The perpetual pain mechanism cycle(31:44) “If the mind is blocked, so is the body’s ability to heal.” - Dr. Emeka Aludogbu  @dr.emeka_sports(33:55) Dr. Emeka’s me-time; breathwork, meditation, and gratitude(37:55) Emotional compartmentalization(39:55) Affect of taking other people’s burden(42:40) Emeka’s entrepreneurial spirit(45:20) Where to find Dr. Emeka Aludogbu?  @dr.emeka_sports@terramer_techwww.terramerinc.com 

In the 124th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, the Owner of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance and Host of Vigor Life Podcast, Luka Hocevar, will talk about the Ferris wheel analogy, explanation of leverages, time asset and time debt, benefits of time audit, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:05) Introducing our special guest, the Owner of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance, Host of Vigor Life Podcast, Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(1:10) About today(3:40) Luka’s main craft(6:20) Luka’s coaching journey(6:40) From being a basketball player to a coach(7:15) Starting the first coaching gym in the country(7:50) Studying to get better at business(8:20) Starting business mentorship(8:35) Shout out to Pat Rigsbby @patrigsby5(9:35) More about business mentorship(12:00) The Ferris wheel analogy(14:45) Shout out to Patrick Bet David @patrickbetdavid(15:55) The correct way of behavior- and habit-building(16:40) Leverages: explanation(17:30) Shout out to Alex Hormozi @hormozi(19:20) “If you're constantly doing a million things, you can never get to the point where you can buy back your time.” - Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(19:50) Time asset and time debt(20:40) Steve Job’s license plate story(21:40) Benefits of time audit(23:50) Tips to find more time(26:00) The reason behind the reluctance to audit time(27:35) “It is not about will power, it is about skill power.” - Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(27:45) Where are you?(28:40) “Assessment proceeds awareness, and awareness proceeds change.” - Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(30:10) The magic question(30:50) The reason behind self-fulfilling prophecies(31:10) Bio-Physio-Social model(32:55) Benefits of stacking the wins(33:35) Selling the vacation, not the journey(36:25) Two lessons to learn(38:30) Doable vs. scaleable transformation(40:05) Unlocking the creativity(41:05) Downside of social media(41:35) About thinking times(41:45) Shout out to Keith Cunningham @keystothevault(41:55) Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham @keystothevault(42:45) “You get creative, it spurs more creativity.” - Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(46:05) Motion vs. Action(48:55) “Principles work regardless of what level you are at.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(51:00) About goal setting(52:20) The performance matrix(55:00) Finding your identity(55:15) Shout out to James Clear @jamesclear(58:10) Who do you want to become?(58:35) Shout out to Mathew McConaughey @officiallymcconaughey(59:30) Collecting role models(1:00:45) Benefits of having a tribe(1:02:50) The Fastest way to change your life(1:04:40) Shout out to Dax Moy Facebook: Dax Moy(1:04:50) The self-esteem bank account(1:08:50) The right amount of challenge(1:13:15) Sustainability: The secret for making a transformation stick(1:18:15) Will power vs. skill power(1:21:05) Shout out to Joel Jamieson @coachjoeljamieson(1:21:30) Backcasting exercise(1:25:25) “Build skill sets and don’t rely on motivation.” - Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(1:27:00) The relation between longevity and sustainability (1:32:00) Take action!(1:34:00) Where to find Luka Hocevar? @lukahocevarYoutube: Luka-Hocevar https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XAPodcast: Vigor Life Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583  

In the 123rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, StrongFirst Senior Instructor, Owner of Hardstyle Fitness Academy, Hector Gutierrez, will talk about the Strong First barbell certification standards, getting into the program designing, the beauty of limited weights, the power of affirmations, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Introducing our special guest Strong First Senior Instructor, Owner of Hardstyle Fitness Academy, Hector Gutierrez @strongashec_(2:10) The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast #16 - Hector Gutierrez: The 5 Elements Of A Strong Manhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hector-gutierrez-better-man-blueprint-5-elements-strong/id1551573443?i=1000511340170The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast #102 - Hector Gutierrez: The Better Man Blueprinthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/102-hector-gutierrez-the-better-man-blueprint/id1551573443?i=1000524967024 (2:40) Hector’s deadlift origin story(3:00) Jiu Jitsu background(3:15) “You need to be strong in your technique.” - Hector Gutierrez @strongashec_(3:45) Strong First barbell certification, 2013(4:40) Lack of barbell skills(5:00) The Strongfirst barbell certification standards(5:30) Practicing at a friend’s gym(6:25) Easy Strength by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst and Dan John @coachdanjohn(6:40) The results of following Easy Strength(7:15) Doing a programming segment(8:05) Focusing on plans(8:15) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(8:30) Switching to sumo(9:10) Progressing in deadlifting(10:00) Snatching everyday(11:50) Getting into program designing(12:05) About Plan Stronghttps://www.strongfirst.com/special-events/plan-strong-information/ (18:00) #1 Deadlift in the world(19:15) “The same program might not work the same down the line.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(19:50) The truth behind using the same program(20:40) Fast jump(22:40) The reason why Hector was stuck(23:00) Think And Grow Rich by Oliver Napoleon Hillhttps://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 (25:00) The power of affirmations(28:10) Brainwash yourself!(29:05) “The battle is always for the mind.” - Hector Gutierrez @strongashec_(31:50) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(32:55) Higher level of awareness(33:30) Strength engine and power engine(35:40) Beauty of limited weights(36:10) The Less-Is-More approach(39:35) Hector’s skill-training routine(42:00) Shout out to Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(43:05) “Consistency is the mother of progress.” - Hector Gutierrez @strongashec_(43:35) Hector’s coaching style(45:40) Hector’s recent experiment(53:10) The old new-year’s-resolution(53:45) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(55:50) Planned intuitive training(1:00:00) What did overtraining feel like?(1:02:40) Hector’s current training(1:04:50) More about intuitive training(1:08:00) Where to find Hector Guiterrez? @strongashec_https://strongashec.com

In the 122nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guests, Creators of Let’s Eliminate Your Limits Program, Brian Grasso, speaker and author of Mindset Matters Most and Audacity Of Success, and Carrie Campbell, a BFF Pro Athlete, Personal Development Coach, and a Clinical Counselor will talk about the essence of ELI, the truth about depression, generational change, socializing aspect of ELI, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:10) Introducing our special guests, Creators of Let’s Eliminate Your Limits Program, Brian Grasso, speaker and author of Mindset Matters Most and Audacity Of Success, and Carrie Campbell, a BFF Pro Athlete, Personal Development Coach, and a Clinical Counselor @eliminateyourlimits(4:00) Everything about ELI(4:20) EP #115 - Brian and Carrie: Everything About ELIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/115-brian-and-carrie-everything-about-eli/id1588270298?i=1000584326863 (4:30) Carrie’s idea(5:50) The essence of ELI(7:20) Awareness of adolescents’ struggles(8:15) The fascinating way of looking at statistics(10:10) “Two things can be true at the same time.” - Brian Grasso(10:25) Disdain for the psychological industry(11:00) The truth about depression(11:25) About serotonin(11:55) Lack of emotion management skills(13:15) Generational change(13:55) Medication vs. changing a generation(14:55) Ambassador team of ELI(16:00) Proposals related to teachers(17:40) Unawareness of having a belief system(19:25) Follow the money(20:40) Teachers’ advocate(21:05) “The best way to lead is top down.” - Brian Grasso(21:35) The original plan(22:45) What Mike likes about ELI(23:00) Socializing aspect of ELI(24:30) EYL Model(26:40) Intentions and wins(28:25) The most challenging thing for Carrie(29:05) Temporary safe-guards(29:50) The future plans for the next versions(32:30) ELI concert on the metaverse(33:35) The common response about ELI(37:20) “Enlist no opponent.” - Buddha(38:15) “You can't change anybody's mind. You can just offer a different perspective.” - Daryl Davis @realdaryldavis(40:00) Brian and Carrie’s driving forceWhere to find Brian and Carrie? @eliminateyourlimits