The Strength Connection

Aleks Salkin, Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor and Original Strength Instructor, discusses his new book, the combination of kettlebell and bodyweight training, program design for a kickstart, exercise selection, separating strategies and tactics, the value of personal experience and expertise, and a free nine-minute challenge.

In the 103rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder of The Elements Cycle System and Owner of Friheim Norway, Pawl Widuto, will talk about  Pawel’s first and second trainers, explanation of the Cycle of Elements, the process of training at Freeheim Norway, the biggest fight of Pawel’s life, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:15) Introducing our special guest, Founder of The Elements Cycle System and Owner of Friheim Norway, Pawel Widuto @friheimnorway(1:15) Shout out to Kirsten Tulloch @kirstentullochcoaching(2:30) Pawel’s origin story(2:30) Martial art background(2:55) Researching for external tools and mentors(3:15) Pawel’s first and second trainers(4:00) About fencing and sword fighting(4:50) The show fights(5:45) Choreography for show fights(6:15) Shout out to Allan Fallrø @coachallan.no(6:45) The big and scary(7:30) The Polish StrongFirst trainers @strongfirst(8:00) The fitness trend in Poland(9:00) The Cycle of Elements: Explanation(14:35) Contact with the divine dimension(16:00) How Pawel used the cycle of elements for his clients?(17:55) The inspiration behind creating the cycle(20:00) Training “not to break”(22:45) Gender differences (23:20) The interview and guidance process(24:15) “You cannot provide yourself with a good technique, having so much stress on you.” - Pawel Widuto @friheimnorway(26:00) Critically examining clients(29:00) “I'm not adjusting people to the exercise, adjust the exercise to suit the customer or people need.” - Pawel Widuto @friheimnorway(30:30) Shout out to Denis Vasilev @denisvasilevkbsport(30:30) Shout out to Maria Moran Facebook: maria.moran.359126(30:35) Shout out to Phil Greenfield @philgreenfield(31:20) Training to compete in the nationals(33:10) Why Mike loves kettlebell training?(33:45) Expression of true self(34:05) “We play the role. We don’t play ourselves.” - Pawel Widuto @friheimnorway(35:25) The reason behind Pawel’s love for fighting(37:45) The Comfort Crises by Micheal Easter @Michael_Easterhttps://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767 (38:45) Why does Pawel fights?(39:10) A funny fight on a bridge in UK(41:45) “To create the reality you want, you have to pick your feelings.” - Pawel Widuto @friheimnorway(42:45) The process of training at Freeheim @friheimnorway(46:25) More women in fencing(48:35) The biggest fight of Pawel’s life(49:55) The duration of 300 vs. 300 fight(53:15) “If you're in everything consistently good, rather than occasionally great at one, that's going to serve you a lot more.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(53:45) Where to find Pawel Widuto? @friheimnorwayhttps://www.friheimnorway.com/ 

In the 102nd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest 7-figure entrepreneur, Host of Fire and Soul Podcast, Co-founder of the Podcast Accelerator, and Founder of Soul Circles, Michelle Sorro,  will talk about the red pill rabbit hole, utter and complete deconstruction, the gradual awakening, and the power of self-censoring.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:45) Introducing our special guest, 7-figure entrepreneur, Host of Fire and Soul Podcast, Co-founder of the Podcast Accelerator, and Founder of Soul Circles, Michelle Sorro @michellesorro(2:15) Shout out to Brian Grasso Facebook: Brian Grasso(2:15) Shout out to Carrie Campbell @eliminateyourlimits(2:50) “Do not only practice your art but force your way into its secrets for it and knowledge can raise you to the divine.” - Beethoven(3:05) Mastery by Robert Greenehttps://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Robert-Greene/dp/014312417X (4:00) What does Michelle do?(4:20) Life on a rocket ship(4:35) Shout out to Dave Aspery @dave.asprey(4:35) Shout out to Tony Robbins @tonyrobbins(4:35) Shout out to Jack Canfield @jackcanfield_official(4:45) Hitting 7 figures(5:00) The red pill rabbit hole(6:00) Turning to alcohol for relaxation(7:10) Utter and complete deconstruction(8:05) Michelle’s mindset now(8:40) “An awakening journey is for the rest of our life.” - Michelle Sorro @michellesorro(9:25) Doing soul’s work(11:15) The panic matrix(13:00) Listen to the call to your soul!(13:45) The gradual awakening(16:50) Creative process of divine intelligence (17:40) Lower shadow-self and mask self(19:25) Shout out to Alicia Marie @embodied.truth(19:45) “What you're presenting. Is it real and embody? Or is it what lower self says you need to show up as an image?” - Michelle Sorro @michellesorro(21:15) Our profile pic(22:20) The authenticity(22:50) Who are you really?(24:20) “The only certainty can be found within the truth of who we know we really are.” - Michelle Sorro @michellesorro(25:55) Allow yourself to call(26:40) Shout out to Sifu Singh @sifusingh(26:55) Shout out to Paul Selig(27:05) The Book of Mastery by Paul Selighttps://www.amazon.com/Book-Mastery-Trilogy-Paul-Selig/dp/0399175709 (29:05) Michelle’s teacher and spiritual guide, Ramdas(29:25) How does Michelle answer questions?(32:10) Michelle’s students' first experience(33:30) The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron @juliacameronlivehttps://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252(34:00) Not your first life(36:00) Shout out to Tim Almond(36:45) About one of Michelle’s client(40:25) More about soul work(42:05) “Humanity is one global community.” - Michelle Sorro @michellesorro(42:40) About Michelle’s woke father(44:15) Don’t discount anyone(47:45) “You're not going to touch everybody the way that you want to touch them. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't speak your truth.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(48:10) The power of self-censoring(53:50) Be proud of yourself(54:10) Where to find Michelle Sorro? @michellesorrowww.michelle-sorro.com 

In the 101th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, RKC Instructor, Kettlebell Coach and Author of Kettlebell Catalyst, Colleen Conlon, will talk about her struggles with eating disorder, working in a kettlebell studio, training for Guiness world record, challenging her identity, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter, you will discover:(1:20) Introducing our special guest, Colleen Conlon(1:50) Spray painting kettlebells(2:15) Shout out to Kevin Dea @_coach_kevd_(2:40) The kettlebell designing movement(3:30) Kettlebell Catalyst by Colleen Conlon(4:10) Colleen’s origin story(4:30) Living in the most unhealthy household(4:50) Struggling with bulimia since 6th grade(6:05) Having 3 abdominal surgeries at 17(6:35) Lack of physical therapy after abdominal surgeries (7:15) Lack of abdominal sensation(7:35) Following crazy diets(8:05) Being in a constant battle(8:30) Meeting her now husband, Tim Facciola @timfacciola(9:15) Attending group fitness classes(9:45) Working out with her husband, Tim Facciola @timfacciola(10:25) Joining a body building studio(10:50) Colleen’s epiphany moment(11:25) Learning how to train with kettlebells(12:15) The impact of kettlebell training on Colleen(12:30) Colleen’s first ever pull-up(12:50) Colleen’s new motive(15:05) Not being in the right place(16:05) The goal behind Kettlebell Catalyst(16:35) Colleen’s instagram feed(17:05) “You can start with something that might seem a little bit intimidating, but there's a safe way to go about it.” - Colleen Conlon(18:55) Unhealthy bonding moment(19:10) Being crazy competitive(19:35) A little bit of disordered eating(21:45) The reason behind lack of common nutrition knowledge(22:55) Getting RKC Level 1 certification(23:05) Progresive calisthenics certifications(23:45) Doing the human flag(26:35) When did Colleen start calisthenics?(27:15) The reason behind going back to kettlebells(27:40) Standard for getting calisthenics certification(28:55) Training for pistol squad (30:00) “If you are spending that time focusing on the bodyweight, it's going to significantly impact your lifts so long as there's awareness.” - Colleen Conlon(30:15) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(31:30) Setting a Guinness world record(32:40) Colleen’s inspiration behind setting a Guinness world record(34:35) Shout out to Annie Vo @vofactor(35:45) Colleen’s initial goal(36:25) Training for breaking the swings Guinness world record(37:25) The problem with scar tissues(38:25) The audacity of gynecologists(39:00) Seeking help from a pelvic floor rehabilitation center(41:55) Deciding to do Turkish get-ups record(42:45) The standard for Ginness’ Turkish get-ups record(44:40) Colleen’s first attempt in Arizona(46:20) A decade long pelvic pain(46:55) “You don't just have to keep beating your head against the wall just to figure it out.” - Michael Kurkowski(47:15) “When you start to face some of your vulnerabilities, you become so much stronger.” - Colleen Conlon(48:10) Training for second attempt(49:15) The week before second attempt(49:20) Shout out to Jackie Michaels Vazquez @jackiejvazquez(50:30) “You can't just give up because you see somebody else is already working to do something bigger.” - Annie Vo @vofactor(51:05) An out of body experience(52:05) Shout out to Steve Coach Fury Holiner @iamcoachfury(52:35) Facing self-doubt(53:25) Colleen talking to Colleen(56:35) Where can you find Colleen Conlon? @iamcolleenconlon

In the 100th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will share a special message with all the listeners and guests. In this chapter, you will discover:(0:15) What I will do for the 100th Episode(0:50) Thank you to all the listeners and guests(1:20) The mission of this podcast: Helping you develop the strongest version of yourself(2:00) Love for Strength(2:10) The Million Facets of Strength(3:00) Mike’s mom and her strength(4:35) “If you build your strength, you can funnel obstacles and victories through that lens” - Michael Kurkowski(5:00) Shout out to Chris Abbott @chrisabbott232(5:20) Mike’s love for conversation(6:00) Shout out to Fabio Zonin  @x_fab_69(6:55) “We all have the strength that we need inside us, we just need to hear the right story to unlock it” - The Strength Connection(7:10) Shout out to Tim Anderson @tim_sonofander @original_strength(7:30) We learn through stories(9:10) What is Intuitive Training?(9:40) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(10:00) The power of conversation(10:20) “A conversation is like a dance” - Michael Kurkowski(12:10) Shout out to Patrick McKeown @oxygenadvantage, author of The Oxygen Advantage https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RLU286G/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i(12:20) Entrepreneurs in the show, shout out to Brian Grasso, Facebook: Brian Grasso(12:45) Shout out to Antonio Squillante @antonio_squillantecscs(13:00) From prison to purpose(13:50) “Strength is about harmony, not balance” - Tyler Wall(14:40) The juggling analogy, strength is about harmony(15:50) The importance of Silence and the pause in conversation, shout out to Brian Grasso(18:30) Never be afraid of silence(20:10) Thank you!

In the 99th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Host of The Pat and Flynn Show, Co-host of Philosophy For The People, Owner of Chronicles of Strength, Personal Trainer, and Fitness Writer, Pat Flynn, will talk about Pat’s writing style, steps for laying down the structure, Pat’s reason behind never having a writer’s block, and Writing 45K in one day.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:55) Introducing our special guest, Host of The Pat and Flynn Show, Co-host of Philosophy For The People, Owner of Chronicles of Strength, Personal Trainer, and Fitness Writer, Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(1:20) Extreme(2:25) Yellowcard @yellowcard(3:20) Why is the first album always the best?(5:00) “Be AC/DC!” - Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(6:05) The Pat Flynn Show(6:05) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(7:15) Pat’s writing style(7:40) Importance of laying down structures(9:05) “It's all about repetition, finding the right intensity and laying down structures.” - Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(9:10) Steps for laying down the structure(10:00) On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King Twitter: @stephenking(10:25) Importance of ranges(10:55) Pat’s writing range(11:30) Pat’s writing warm-ups(11:50) Fast warm-ups(12:00) “Part of good writing is learning to write fast.” - Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(12:40) Working on primary writing assignments(13:25) Moving onto secondary writing assignments(14:40) Reading warm-ups(14:50) On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser(15:25) Six Great Ideas by Mortimer J. Adler(16:50) Shout out to Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69(16:50) Warm-up vs. ramp-up(17:35) The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron @juliacameronlive(18:20) Pat’s reason behind never having writer’s block(18:45) Write a lot, read a lot(20:00) Common reasons behind writer’s block(20:20) Go fast!(21:50) More about Pat’s writing routine(22:30) Natural ebb and flow(23:55) Writing 45K in one day(26:15) What to do on 1/10 days?(27:20) Structure vs. intuition(28:10) “You better know the rules before you start to break the rules. But if you want to be good, you do have to start to at least bend the rules at certain points.” - Mr.s Krakow, Pat Flynn’s Music Teacher(28:50) Pat’s creative side as a kid(31:15) Being a hack vs. being creative(32:00) Story of Robin Williams(32:40) Shout out to Brian Grasso Facebook: Brian Grasso(34:25) Importance of variety(35:45) Evolution of Mike’s training style(36:20) Shout out to Tim Almond(36:45) Be specific!(38:25) About a study on velocity and accuracy(39:25) “Practice faster sooner than you think that you should be practicing faster.” - Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(40:20) About muscle training(40:40) Living on the extreme(41:45) Pat’s current strength training routine(42:30) Running as a warm-up(43:20) About Mike’s new article(44:30) More about Pat’s daily routine(46:45) “Routine is not a prison you live by.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(47:00) Understanding your natural rhythm(47:55) Pat’s new books(50:20) Culmination of previous work(50:45) Release date!!!(51:15) What’s next?(52:25) How to Be Better at Almost Everything by Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(52:35) The Strength Connection: Ep 46 - Pat Flynn: Generalism Vs Hyper-specialization(52:55) Where to find Pat Flynn? @chroniclesofstrengthThe Pat Flynn ShowPhilosophy for The People

In the 98th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our Strength Coach and Mindset Guide, Kirsten Tulloch, will talk about Abundance mindset, the granite city, the dogmatic side of the strength industry, Uncle Stan Kirsten 1st mentor.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) Introducing our special guest Strength Coach and Mindset Guide, Kirsten Tulloch @kirstentullochcoaching(1:45) Shout out to Steve Maxwell @stevemaxwellsc(1:50) Shout out to Mike Mahler @mikemahler73(2:55) The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell @malcolmgladwellhttps://www.amazon.com/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624 (4:00) Abundance mindset(4:25) Referring out!(6:35) “You serve your purpose when you are needed. When you are not needed, you step back.” - Kirsten Tulloch @kirstentullochcoaching(7:00) Competitive analysis(7:10) “If you're really good at what you do, who gives a fuck what anybody else is doing?” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(8:35) “Sometimes we heal in public. So the ones doing it in private can keep going.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(9:00) Kirsten’s origin story(9:30) Kirsten’s inspiration(10:00) Being a great student(11:00) About Kirsten’s grandfather(12:00) Being in a toxic environment(12:15) The beginning of Kirsten’s journey(12:45) Cookie cutter gym instructor(13:10) Uncle Stan, Kirsten’s 1st mentor(14:50) Watching her first game(15:30) First time competing(18:00) The change in Kirsten’s life(18:55) When did Stan intervene?(20:40) The evolution of classes(21:55) Kirsten’s opinion about the competitions(26:00) The dogmatic side of the strength industry(28:45) Shout out to Denis Vasilev @denisvasilevkbsport(29:00) “People always get a little bit freak out when you don't just follow the masses.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(29:10) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(31:00) Shout out to Neil deGrasse Tyson Twitter: @neiltyson(31:45) “Keep the identity of like, progress is good. And keep building. But be ready to shift.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(32:40) About changing the identity(36:10) How does Kirsten look at her problems?(38:00) Mike about smoking cigarette(38:45) Trauma is a reminder(40:15) Kirsten’s psychologist friend(40:35) “Confusion leads to clarity.” - Unknown(42:35) What does Kirsten do when she is confused?(46:00) The courage corner(47:15) More about journaling(49:20) Preventative mindset training(52:30) Where to find Kirsten Tulloch? @kirstentullochcoaching

In the 97th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Personal Strength Coach and Co-host of The Missing Piece Podcast, Paul Lyngso, will talk about the side effects of meathead lifting, positive motivators, dogmatic vs. scientific thinking, and Paul’s new training method.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) Introducing our special guest, Personal Strength Coach and Host of Missing Piece Podcast, Paul Lyngso @Paul.Lyngso (1:30) When and where did Mike meet Paul?(3:05) Paul’s origin story(3:10) First time in the gym(3:50) Paul’s diet during college(4:30) Starting lifting(4:40) Gaining Mass by Anthony Ellishttps://www.amazon.com/Gaining-Weight-Training-Dieting-Accelerated/dp/0970385935 (5:30) Linking with another meathead(5:45) Shout out to Ben Goins @ben_goins(5:50) Side effects of meathead lifting(6:30) Getting into kettlebell(6:40) Shout out to Mike Mahler @mikemahler73(7:00) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(7:05) Getting RKC certification(8:40) Feeling like an athlete(11:00) Lack of clarity(12:00) A good coach, according to Paul(13:45) Paul’s training strategy(15:05) “Pain is a great motivator.” - Paul Lyngso @Paul.Lyngso(15:15) Disadvantages of having pain as a motivator(15:45) Positive motivators(16:15) Shout out to Dr. Lisa Lewis @drlewisconsulting(17:30) Being forced to organize thoughts(18:25) “Goals will inform your strategy, and goals will inform your direction.” - Paul Lyngso @Paul.Lyngso(19:15) “Things are not perfect, we don't live in a vacuum.” - Paul Lyngso @Paul.Lyngso(19:30) Dogmatic vs. Scientific thinking(20:30) “Everybody's path is going to be different. But it doesn't mean that you don't need to track accurately and follow the plan accordingly.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(20:35) “You have no context for behavior change, if you're not rigid in your process.” - Paul Lyngso @Paul.Lyngso(25:00) The beauty of clarity(28:30) Social conditioning(32:25) “Growth just for growth’s sake is not a good thing.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(33:30) Paul’s reason behind including mindfulness in training(34:50) Co-dependent clients (36:20) “You really got to be okay with the fact that you're a valuable addition to somebody's life, regardless of what you do.” - Paul Lyngso @Paul.Lyngso(36:35) What do most people want?(37:45) Paul’s passion for knowing everything about fitness(39:20) Devolve!(40:00) Paul’s new training method(42:25) Paul’s simmer moment(45:00) Future of Paul’s business(46:30) Has Paul and Angie always worked together?(48:30) Reason behind moving to Texas(51:25) Where to find Paul Lyngso? @Paul.Lyngsowww.missingpiecepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/lyngso 

In the 96th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Health & Mindset Coach, Leslee Fontenette, will talk about rewriting your story, balance vs. harmony, Leslee’s training style, and counting future wins.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:55) Introducing our special guest, Health & Mindset Coach, Leslee Fontenette @livingwellwithleslee(2:45) Being an English teacher (3:10) A revelation(4:30) Deciding to get certified(5:00) About Leslee’s husband, a football coach(5:25) About Mike’s sister, a school teacher(6:30) “Kids come to school to learn when they're loved at home. And if they're not loved at home, they come to school for love.” - Leslee Fontenette @livingwellwithleslee(7:30) Starting the coaching business from scratch(8:05) Eliminate Your Limits @eliminateyourlimits(8:25) Being a dancer(8:40) Getting into the mindset side of coaching(9:20) Rewriting your story(11:00) “Mindset could be just as preventative of anything down the road.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(11:45) Leslee’s clients’ response to mindset coaching(12:35) The “tell-me-what-to-do” mindset(13:00) Balance vs. Harmony(14:10) Is everyone ready for intuitive training?(17:30) Leslee’s training style(19:15) How does Leslee keep harmony in her life?(19:30) “There is no right way to do anything.” - Leslee Fontenette @livingwellwithleslee(20:50) Creating your own peace(22:10) Counting your wins(23:05) Turning things into a win(23:30) “We can make everything a win.” - Leslee Fontenette @livingwellwithleslee(24:25) There's always something else to do(26:30) A surprise call with a client(27:55) Sharing wins first(31:00) Group vs. 1 on 1 training(31:40) Shout out to Brian Grasso and Carrie Campbell @eliminateyourlimits(33:35) “If you're always looking for dirt and dust in your house, you're gonna find it.” - Unknown(34:30) Mastery vs. Progress(35:00) Leslee’s training style evolution(36:00) Shout out to Dr. Lisa Lewis @drlewisconsulting(36:30) Leslee’s journaling routine(38:25) Mike’s superpower(38:35) Gratitude practice(40:30) How did Mike get into the kettlebell?(43:50) Leslee’s three things to do every day(45:25) Counting future wins(46:05) Joyful Night, a poem by Mike(47:00) The Tim Ferriss Show Ep #444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More @timferrisshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/444-hugh-jackman-on-best-decisions-daily-routines-the/id863897795?i=1000480367239 (47:05) Hugh Jackman’s to-do list style @TheHughJackman(49:25) Where to find Leslee Fontenette? @livingwellwithleslee

In the 95th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, M.S. Sports Science and Founder of Queen City Kettlebell, DJ Wittekind will talk about working for NFL football players, different styles of communications, goal vs. measure, and gradual success.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) Introducing our special guest M.S. Sports Science and Founder of Queen City Kettlebell, DJ Wittekind @queencitykettlebell(1:00) Shout out to Monica Boldt @boldfittechnique(2:40) DJ Wittekind’s origin story(2:50) Being a 3-sports marginal athlete(3:05) Starting skateboarding (3:15) Going to gym at 13(4:05) DJ’s goal in life(4:40) About working at gym(5:00) DJ’s first client(5:30) DJ’s love for art(6:20) Experience with 9/11(7:20) Being a firefighter(8:05) Getting into CrossFit(9:30) Shout out to Dave Whitley @irontamer(10:25) Opening a gym(11:05) Shout out to John Brookfield @johnbrookfieldstrength(11:35) Drop in the economy(12:20) “I would rather go and fail by 30, then be 50, and wonder what I could have done.” - DJ Wittekind @queencitykettlebell(13:00) Going back to college(13:20) Academic probation(14:00) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(14:15) Working for NFL football players(14:35) Networking(15:40) Being in a college weight room(17:45) DJ’s Gym’s 12 year-anniversary(19:25) About DJ’s highly-driven mother(20:00) “Sometimes you got to know when to work hard and when to see if these plants are gonna grow or not.” - DJ Wittekind @queencitykettlebell(21:20) Shout out to Erica!(22:05) Different styles of communication(24:10) Thinking out the box(24:40) Goal vs. Measure(25:45) “Anybody can be a fat loss coach. But again, can we guarantee success?” - DJ Wittekind @queencitykettlebell(27:15) Arbitrary goals(29:25) Shout out to Dr. Lisa Lewis @drlewisconsulting(31:05) The big shift after Covid-19(31:40) Gradual success(32:45) Conversations, a part of success(34:20) WWE persona(36:20) “Sometimes you just need to stop and slow down, you're not backpedaling if you do that.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(36:35) DJ’s college student client(37:55) Mike’s experience with working with youth hockey(40:05) About client demographic(41:00) What does DJ like about his career?(43:00) “If you are good people are gonna find you.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(43:30) Correlation of love for art with career(43:50) Studying innovators(45:50) Shout out to Mike Sousa @sousastrong(46:15) “Sometimes these creative outlets in the art world can lead to innovation in other areas.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(46:55) Atomic Habits by James Clear @jamesclearhttps://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 (47:25) “If everything that you do in this industry is everything you do in this industry, you're missing a lot.” - DJ Wittekind @queencitykettlebell(49:00) Shout out to Neil deGrasse Tyson Twitter: @neiltysonWhere to find DJ Wittekind? @queencitykettlebell