The Strength Connection

In the 34th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Co-creator of Eliminate Your Limits Program, a WBFF Pro Athlete, Personal Development Coach, and a Clinical Counselor Carrie Campbell will talk about how to reinvent yourself, 4 pillars of mindset, definition & steps to create your vision, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(1:30) Introducing our special guest Co-creator of Eliminate Your Limits, a WBFF Pro Athlete, Personal Development Coach, and a Clinical Counselor Carrie Campbell @Carrie_Campbellwbffpro(3:20) Carrie’s origin story(7:25) Carrie’s epiphany(9:20) Shout out to Brian Grasso Facebook: Brian Grasso(10:15) Origin of Let’s Eliminate Your Limits’ mindset @eliminateyourlimits(11:00) 4 steps to reinvent yourself(13:55) “It is one thing to have awareness but then you have to take accountability and action to create change.” - Carrie Campbell(15:55) The personal development industry is saturated(18:55) Fitness is therapeutic but it is not therapy(20:25) 4 pillars of mindset(21:45) Location influences your conscious narrative (23:10) Whats bugs Carrie about the fitness industry(23:45) Shout out to Peter Crone @petercroneofficial(24:25) Everyone’s needs are different(25:50) “The greatest book you will read is the book of self” - Carrie Campbell ( 27:25) Mindset industry on social media - Now vs Then(29:55) Information or inspiration - drivers behind your motivation(31:40) What’s your vision?(32:25) “Decisions are made in the vision.” - Carrie Campbell(35:15) What did Carrie want 10 years ago?(36:20) 2 reasons why you can’t create your true vision(38:20) It is okay to be not “there”(41:10) Framework to maintain your vision(42:00) Goals vs Inspirational statements(42:50) Carrie’s current inspirational statements(44:25) Count your small wins(47:40) Where to find Carrie Campbell? @Carrie_Campbellwbffpro@eliminateyourlimitshttp://letseliminateyourlimits.com/ (48:10) When is Carrie going to be on stage again?

In the 33rd Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Personal Trainer, Co-host of Lift Free & Die Hard and Fitness Writer for T-Nation, The Personal Trainer Development Center, Generation Iron, and more Andrew Coates will talk about Andrew's follower gain over the years, Influencer’s biggest mistake, tips for gaining an audience, writing ideas, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(1:40) Introducing our special guest Personal Trainer, Co-host of Lift Free & Die Hard and Fitness Writer for T-Nation, The Personal Trainer Development Center, Generation Iron, and more Andrew Coates @andrewcoatesfitness(2:00) Let people see your personality on Social Media(4:30) “If you can incorporate the things you enjoy and your passion in your social media, then it is going to be more sustainable” - Andrew Coates(6:05) Andrew’s origin story(8:20) Shout out to Sohee Lee @soheefit(8:20) Shout out to Spencer Kolsky(8:40) Shout out to Dani Shugart @danishugart (9:20) Andrew’s relationship with T-Nationhttps://www.t-nation.com(9:55) Shout out to Jonathan Goodman @itscoachgoodman(10:25) Shout out to Shane McLane @outbackperformancecenter(10:30) Shout out to David Otey @davidoteyfit(11:25) Andrew’s start with Barbendhttps://barbend.com (11:40) Andrew’s missed opportunity with BodyBuildingwww.bodubuilding.com(13:00) Kabuki Education Week Virtual @mad_scientist_duffinhttps://www.kabukieducation.com(14:40) Andrew’s writing on his website lead to his success(15:05) Shout out to Mike Howard @leanminded(15:45) Shout out to Tony Gentilcore @tonygentilcore(17:40) Andrew’s favorite book - The Practice by Seth Godin @sethgodinhttps://www.amazon.com/Practice-Shipping-Creative-Work/dp/0593328973(18:15) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield @steven_pressfield (18:35) “The cumulative effort and the devotion to working on your craft, as you do get better and better, over time leads to great outcomes.” - Andrew Coates(19:20) Andrew's follower gain over the years(20:05) Influencers’ mistake of buying Instagram followers (22:00) Relation of followers to success (23:45) Essentialism by Greg McKeown @gregorymckeown(24:20) Choose the medium that you enjoy(26:55) Importance of Instagram for credibility(28:00) Andrew’s stance on Tiktok(28:20) Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk @garyvee(29:10) Snapchat for building an audience(31:20) Do people have a short attention span?(31:30) Shout out to The Joe Rogan podcast @joerogan(32:10) 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly(33:00) Being at the right place at the right time(33:45) Shout out to Jordon Polden(34:00) Shout out to Doctor Mike Israetel @rpdrmike(34:00) Shout out to Sohee Lee @soheefit(34:00) Shout out to Jordon Syatt @syattfitness(34:20) Shout out to Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(36:00) “A strong foundation attracts the audience” - Andrew Coates(37:10) Where do writing ideas come from(39:45) Why Andrew don’t follow ideologies(45:45) Shout out to Peter Crone @petercroneofficial(48:40) Start small, start strong(51:30) Where to find Andrew Coates? @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://andrewcoatesfitness.com/

In the 32nd Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest BA in History and East Asian Studies from the University of Arizona, an MBA from the Vienna University of Economics, and an iMBA from the University of South Carolina, Jamie Lewis will talk about the history of performance-enhancing drugs & the factors that make it work, the drug accusation against Jamie Lewis, the cocaine addiction in Russia 1800s, the stimulants usage in Olympics, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(1:30) Introducing our special guest BA in History and East Asian Studies from the University of Arizona, an MBA from the Vienna University of Economics, and an iMBA from the University of South Carolina, Jamie Lewis @plagueofstrength(2:15) Mike’s stance on performance-enhancing drugs(3:00) Shout out to Lance Armstrong @lancearmstrong(4:00) Shout out to More Plates More Dates @moreplatesmoredateshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoR7CHkMETs3ByOv74OAbFw (5:00) Drugs accusation on Jamie Lewis(6:20) Majority of actors trains instead of taking drugs(6:25) Shout out to Hugh Jackman @thehughjackman(7:00) Factors that make the performance-enhancing drugs work(8:30) Travelling medicine shows in the early 1800s(11:55) Weight lifting and gym culture throughout history(13:30) Vin Mariani wine in France 1860s(15:50) Lifting in Russia 1800s(17:00) Cocaine addiction in Russia 1800s(21:05) The popularity of Caffeine in Germany(21:30) Formula creation of Coca Cola(21:50) First energy drink(25:10) Stimulants usage in Olympics(27:45) Origin of lifting(29:50) “If you drank a couple of cups of coffee you will have the energy but you are not going to be a go-getter unless you have these extra things (physical training).” - Jamie Lewis(30:10) “If you have a strong grip you will live a long time.” - Jamie Lewis(31:15) “Once you lose 75% of your grip strength you will die.” - Jamie Lewis(32:05) George Barker Windship; a heavy lifter who died of cardiac problem(36:50) The surgeon who killed 3 people during one surgery(39:25) Vin Mariani sponsorships(40:30) The reason why everyone was taking drugs in the 1800s(45:10) The guy who died right after winning Olympics(46:10) Lifting is an art(47:40) One-arm snatch - the symbol of strength (48:30) Kettlebell juggling(49:10) Shout out to Steven Koontz @rhinostrength(49:40) Lack of training programs and entertainment in the past centuries(51:20) Jamie’s research(52:00) Jamie’s coffee intake(54:00) Shout out to Paul Ruddhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Rudd (54:30) Where to find Jamie Lewis?@plagueofstrengthhttps://plagueofstrength.com 

In the 31th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Owner of Basis Health & Performance NY and FRC Kinstretch Instructor Grayson Strange will talk about gymnastic competitions at Disney World FL, the Definition of FRC, why injuries cause immobility, mindfulness in training, strength and joint help.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(1:50) Introducing our special guest Owner of Basis Health & Performance NY and FRC Kinstretch Instructor Grayson Strange @strangegrayson(2:20) Shout out to Chris Abbott Linkedin: Chris Abbott(4:05) Grayson’s origin story(8:15) Shout out to Robb Wolf Linkedin: Robb Wolf(11:10) Reality of Gymnastics(12:10) Gymnastic competitions at Disney World FL(13:10) Beginning of Grayson’s FRC and Kinstretch journey(15:10) Shout out to Greg Everett @catalystathletics(16:30) Definition of FRC (18:45) Unbiasedness of FRC(20:10) Grayson’s approach with mobility training(23:00) Functional Capacity Screen(23:00) Shout out to Gray Cook @functionalmvmt and Brett Jones @brettjonessfg from FMS(24:10) Grayson’s back problem(26:15) Grayson’s first impression of FRC(29:10) Concept of joint health(31:00) Why injuries cause immobility(32:30) “The mobility ship is sailing forward in the ocean 24 hours a day and what we do steers the ship.” - Grayson Strange(34:45) Explaining FRC to newcomers is hilarious(37:05) Importance of joint targeted approach(38:20) Reason for FRC bad reputation(39:20) Grayson’s internal strength model(39:40) Mobility vs strength training(43:20) “The rep that you get hurt on, watch the rep right before.”(43:50) Correct positioning for strength training(45:10) Grayson injured his back while deadlifting(46:15) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @Strongfirst(46:55) Grayson’s first bend press(48:05) More about Grayson’s internal strength model(50:00) Westside conjugate method(57:10) Grayson’s experience with internal strength model(57:50) Internal strength model is holistic(1:00:15) Standard training model’s effect on body(1:04:10) Mindfulness in training(1:05:55) Where to find Grayson Strange? @Graysonstrange @basis_nyhttps://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmarketplace.trainheroic.com%2Fbrand%2Fbasis-health-performance&e=ATPc8pSseV9SW-4VCR7RETsl3bbddFoSyJ6prGUHsESeNIKONSUKXmtOGYJ3sZFZ_nj-3iOYur47BIQlxSYaIA&s=1 https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basishpny.com%2F&e=ATNHu6mWWlaMjvWOvDeUqdvSNLRkL0w2_f0-5ht_a-2jl1oJhVIAFpb0fPlfxTlYSl6QelESkXfU7IR2T_nvMw&s=1 

In the 30th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will go solo and he will share the top 10 lessons that he learned in 2021.Join me in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(0:55) Thanking Breakthrough Secrets and The Strength Connection guestshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-breakthrough-secrets-podcast/id1551573443 (2:10) Thanking all of the audience(2:30) Shout out to Chris Abbott Linkedin: Chris Abbott(2:45) Mike’s plans for The Strength Connection(4:50) Mike’s top 10 lessons from 2021(5:20) #1 Check in with yourself(5:25) Greenlights by Matthew McConaugheyhttps://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 (6:40) #2 It is ok to change your mind(7:50) #3 Strength aerobic is the perfect complement to every training plan(8:05) Shout out Brett Jones @brettjonessfg https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860981/9656091 (8:25) One-day strength challenge by Mike Kurkowski https://www.thebreakthroughsecrets.com/optin1629751300025 (9:05) Brett Jones @brettjonessfg upcoming book: Iron Cardio(9:20) #4 Gratitude is a container for all emotions(10:05) “Our memory is not just to remember the past that we had and to wallow in it. It is there so we can take the experiences that we had from the past and mold them into the type of future that we want.” - Mike Kurkowski(10:55) #5 Walks clears brain fog(11:30) #6 Connecting with others is the adult version of higher education(12:45) #7 Intuition is a skill that can be developed for mind and body(12:55) Shout out to Frankie Faires @frankiefaires, Dave Whitley @irontamer, and Adam T Glass @adamtglass_(14:15) #8 Do mobility workouts(14:35) #9 You are always one decision away from a huge change(14:40) Shout out to Kain Ramsay @kain.ramsay(14:50) #10 We are not separate from the vanity

In the 29th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Professor of Philosophy teaching at Benedictine, BJJ fighter, the author of Ageless Athlete, and co-host of the Youtube channel Philosophy for People, Dr. James Madden AKA Jim will talk about philosophy, fitness, and everything in-between.(01:45) Introducing our special guest Professor of Philosophy teaching at Benedictine, BJJ fighter, the author of Ageless Athlete, and co-host of the Youtube channel Philosophy for People, Dr. James Madden Twitter: @JDmadden3(2:00) Shout to Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(2:20) James’ first time at The Pat Flynn Show (Ep 483) (04:30) Youtube Channel: Philosophy for the People(4:40) James’ Q&A sessions on Pat Flynn’s Youtube’s channel(6:00) Tactical Barbell: Ageless Athlete by Dr. James Madden(6:20) James’s origin story(13:10) James’ life philosophy(14:30) James’ classes and courses at the Benedictine(16:20) James’ favorite philosophy book: The Republic by Plato(16:55) Pat Flynn and James’s The Republic series at Youtube Channel: Pat Flynn(17:30) Easy Strength by Dan John @coachdanjohn (17:30) Enter the Kettlebell by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(17:30) Movement by Gray Cook(17:50) Shout out to Dave Tate @underthebar(18:15) Did you really get all you could from 135 (weight) before you put the next plate on? Did you really work through all the rep ranges you could? Did you really do all of the variations of good morning that you could? Because until you have done that you are just getting it over your head. You are just going in deeper waters that you don’t have the right to be in - Dave Tate(19:00) Master the basics first(20:10) 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson (21:00) If 12 rules for life (book) did you good before you were enlightened by that book now that you are smarter more virtuous partly because of that book then you will get more out of that same book(21:20) I’m a better reader of republic 15th times because of the prior 14 times I read it. James Madden(21:50) Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (22:40) Learning theory vs practicing practically(24:10) Shout out to John Danaher @danaherjohn(24:10) “The beginner sees a master and it looks so effortless when they do it. Then the amateur looks at it and sees all the detail and the intricacies and how difficult it is to master that. And then the professional looks at it and sees it as the beginner, it’s all effortless.” - John Danaher(24:35) “You don’t really know what it is until you go back to it like a pro, then you really know it.” James Madden(25:00) James’ old vs new teaching style(28:40) “I won’t do a program nor would I prescribe a program that doesn’t let you have a bad day.” - Dr. James Madden(29:10) James’ experience with powerlifting(30:00) Focus over discipline(32:00) How I met your mother: What identity do we portray?(34:10) James’ way of teaching basics in Jiu Jitsu(36:10) The evolution of James’ teaching style(39:10) History of kettlebell(39:30) Kettlebell Simple & Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline (41:00) Moderation and balance(41:10) “It’s a matter of having disposition and habits, not having absolute rules” - James Madden(41:55) James’ goal in fitness(43:25) Power of habit - why every diet works for James(47:55) Shout out to Traver Kashi @drkashey(49:35) Tactical Barbell by K Black(51:05) Tactical Barbell 2: Conditioning by K black(53:35) James’ book writing process(55:15) Superhuman YOU by Iron Tamer Dave Whitley(55:50) Philosophy of mind book by James Madden(58:30) Where to find James Madden? Twitter: @JDmadden3

In the 28th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Head of Operations at Sleep Performance Coach UK, Gary Allman will talk about sleep optimization, dos & don’ts of sleep, global sleep culture, effects of alcohol, caffeine, & light on sleep. You will also learn how he lost 45 pounds by just improving his sleep.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(01:45) Introducing our special guest Head of Operations at Sleep Performance Coach UK, Gary Allman @Garyjamesallman https://www.sleepprocoach.com/ (02:15) How We Sleep by Mathew Walker, PhDhttps://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 (02:35) Shout out to Angus Buckle Linkedin: Angus Buckle(02:50) Sleep Performance Coaching by Gary Allman and Angus Buckle Linkedin: Angus Buckle Linkedin: Angus Bucklehttps://www.sleepprocoach.com/ (04:20) Gary’s origin story(06:55) Gary lost 45 pounds by sleeping better(07:30) Starting a business with Angus Buckle Linkedin: Angus Buckle(08:45) Gary’s lack of awareness about sleep schedules in past(11:00) Realizing sleeping can aid in weight loss(13:45) America’s sleep culture(14:00) The UK is sleep-deprived(14:30) Correlation of sleep and weight gain(18:10) REM sleep and recovery for High-Intensity workouts(22:50) Gary’s manual sleep tracking method(24:45) Sleep cycles vs sleep duration(27:50) Sleep tracker wrist band’s accuracy (Fitbit, Oura Strip, and Whoop Strap)(30:00) Effects of alcohol on sleep(32:25) Social Jetlag: Is catching up on sleep possible?(35:25) “Optimization doesn’t mean perfection. It means you are always working on and building on (your routine).” - Mike Kurkowski(36:10) Impacts of caffeine on sleep cycles(44:00) The efficient way of drinking coffee(45:25) Effects of late evening workouts on sleep(46:30) Best workout time for morning larks and night owls(48:00) Effects of sleep and body temperature on injury risks(50:40) The efficiency of Melatonin supplements(53:00) “There’s no substitute or no quick fix for putting yourself into an optimal health position for getting good quality sleep if your lifestyle is not fixed.” - Mike Kurkowski(53:40) Gary’s evening routine for optimal sleep(58:15) Gary’s sleep coaching process(1:01:25) Where to find Gary? @Garyjamesallman Facebook Page: Gary J Allman

In the 27th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest the Owner and Head coach at Hardstyle Kettlebell Montreal, StrongFirst team leader, and flexible steel instructor Louka Kurcer will talk about strength training, quick & the dead, simple & sinister, Religion, spirituality, and Buddist lifestyle and how Louka found more purpose after prison Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(1:50) Introducing our special guest Owner and Head coach at Hardstyle Kettlebell Montreal, StrongFirst team leader, and flexible steel instructor, Louka Kurcer @Kettlebeast(2:10) The power of a consistent message(2:15) Shout out to Jhonatan Goodman Linkedin: Jonathan Goodman(4:10) The problem of getting distracted with too many methods and doing things poorly(5:30) Louka’s origin story(5:40) Louka spent 7 years in prison(5:50) Louka’s early addiction and his tough childhood(7:15) How Louka got caught(8:20) Religion, spirituality, and Buddist lifestyle(8:40) “It’s okay to be with myself all the time, just if you learn your mind you are okay with everything that happens.” - Louka Kurcer(9:00) Louka’s prison experience(9:40) Gym, Softball, and other activities in the prison(11:45) Prison worked as a catalyst Louka’s fitness journey(12:40) Learning hyperrealistic drawing and different mediums in prison(14:00) Studying Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, Men’s Health, and Iron Man Magazine to get better result(14:50) Arnold Schwarzenegger's bodybuilding for men in prison @schwarzenegger(15:40) Creative full body workout to increase efficiency(17:00) Workout diary from day 1(17:25) Art and science of training(18:20) Using kettlebells after reading Pavel Tsatsouline’s @strongfirst books(19:45) Sticking with one program for a year(20:00) Creativeness of kettlebell training(22:05) Training was meditation and reduced stress level(22:45) Goal of become a personal trainer(23:00) Becoming a personal trainer and starting a business(23:30) Kettlebell club in Montrealhttps://kettlebellclub.ca/ (23:50) Learning business during the pandemic(24:50) Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst, a boss, mentor and friend(25:45) Studying Charles Poliquin, other powerlifters, and bodybuilders(26:25) Pavel Tsatsouline’s unusual approach(27:30) Shout out to Gray Cook @functionalmvmt, Brett Jones @brettjonessfg(27:50) “Leaders don’t ask to lead, they are called to lead” - Mike Kurkowski(35:00) Shout out to Karen Smith @_coach_karen_(35:35) “There’s always another way you can work with stuff.” - Mike Kurkowski(38:10) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(39:35) StrongFirst senior instructor Alexey Senart’s ZA Challenge(42:45) Shout out to Pavel Macek @pavelmacekcom(43:55) Simple & Sinister by Pavel Tsatsoulinehttps://www.amazon.com/Kettlebell-Simple-Sinister-Revised-Updated/dp/0989892433 (46:10) Learning through teaching(49:45) Prison and therapeutic community(53:45) “Dreams come true, if you spend time visualizing it and thinking it and wanting it, you can make it happen.” - Louka Kurcer(55:00) Louka’s training approach(58:55) Where to find Louka Kurcer? Youtube: Hardstyle Kettlebell Pro Instagram: @Kettlebeast https://www.youtube.com/c/HardstyleKettlebellMtl 

In the 26th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest CEO and founder of Alloy Personal Training and Alloy Franchise, Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo will talk about The Haircut Story, 1 on 1 coaching vs Group coaching, 97% retention and the importance of having a systematic approach for your business.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(2:00) Introducing our special guest, CEO and founder of Alloy Personal Training and Alloy Franchise, Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo(2:10) How Mike met Rick Mayo(2:50) The haircut story(7:50) Empowered to make your clients happy(11:40) Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care(13:50) Rick's anniversary!(19:00) “Pain is a great teacher”(22:00) The importance of a systematic approach in your business(23:00) Systemazing(24:30) Setting the Table by Danny Meyer https://www.amazon.com/Setting-Table-Transforming-Hospitality-Business/dp/0060742763 (26:20) Transition from 1 on 1 personal training to group training(29:00) The power of training small groups in your business(30:00) The lost art of connection(32:40) Why Rick doesn’t like the 1 on 1 business model(33:00) Rick explaining in detail the benefits of training groups(37:40) It’s typically more in the mind of the coach, not of the client(40:00) The type of businesses that took advantage of the pandemic(48:40) 1 on 1 coach is not a good business model because it’s expensive to hire the coach and it’s expensive for the client(51:20) Scalable system: Be in the right place, pick the right customer, have the right induction process, program and communication tool that connects the dots(52:40) 97% retention(55:00) Shout out to Artemis Scantalides @artemis_scantalides, knowing your worth(56:00) What happens with the client when they pay more(58:30) How to handle a client who doesn’t want to show up to the gym(1:00:20) Money is just a mechanism, not only to help more people, but it’s also a threshold to get people interested to show up (1:01:10) Focus on the transformation(1:03:10) We don’t talk money, we talk clients and goals(1:05:20) Where to contact Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo  https://alloyfranchise.com/ 

In the 25th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest host of The Future Of Fitness Podcast, host of The Black Diamond Podcast and founder of Level 5 Mentors, Eric Malzone will talk about serial entrepreneurs, managing anxiety and expectations of what could go wrong, and the meaning of entrepreneurship and podcasting.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(2:00) Introducing our special guest host of The Future Of Fitness Podcast, host of The Black Diamond Podcast and founder of Level 5 Mentors, Eric Malzone (2:50) A serial entrepreneur?(3:00) Rick Mayo @coachrickmayo, entrepreneur philosopher https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-mayo-finding-your-place-in-the-new-wellness-ecosystem/id1298732635?i=1000522999541 (4:00) Entrepreneurial in your my heart and my soul(4:30) Entrepreneurship is ups and downs(5:30) Eric’s early athlete performance (7:20) The serendipity call(10:50) Fear setting, shout out to Tim Ferris @timferriss(11:40) Courage is Calling Ryan Holiday @ryanholiday https://ryanholiday.net/applying-growth-hacking-to-a-book-and-to-getting-ahead/ (11:50) Manage anxiety and expectations of what could go wrong(12:40) “We suffer more imagination than we do in reality”(14:10) Living each day as if it was the last(16:00) From fitness business to living in the mountains for a while(18:30) Step by step process to sell your Gym: Evaluation - buyers - NDA - advisors(22:10) Eric’s favorite Island(22:50) The importance of travelling(23:20) Shout out to Fit Foodies on Wheels(23:40) Food is what makes us similar(26:50) The Future Of Fitness podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-fitness/id1298732635 (27:30) How to trust people and how to ask the right questions(29:40) Podcasting is a business(33:00) We’re never completely engaged?(34:00) Start with the end goal in mind(34:20) “Everyone overestimates what they can do in 1 year and they underestimates what they can do in 10”(35:30) 4 years of podcasting(40:00) Don’t work yourself to a corner, make sure you’re productive(40:10) What does success mean to you?(40:30) “Success to me is living a life that doesn't necessitate vacation” - Eric Malzone(41:40) Havin F Off fridays?(43:10) The power of slowing down to take time to evaluate what you really value(45:10) Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 (45:50) Entrepreneurship is not for everybody(47:00) The difference between and entrepreneur and a business owner(51:50) The future of fitness podcast(55:40) Shout out to Jonathan Goodman @itscoachgoodman(56:40) Does having a huge following make you a good coach?(58.10 Where to find Eric’s podcast? Linkedin: Eric Malzone https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-fitness/id1298732635