Every now and then, whatever circumstances you may be experiencing will become overwhelming. Whatever way you choose to respond to that, is your choice, but there are only two. Crumble in the face of adversity, or ask for more. Which one are you? Which one was the Greek titan Atlas?

Back in the day, the Titans roamed the golden age of the universe, freely, and looking damn cool while they did it. Until one whiny little boy named Zeus, and his brothers decided that enough was enough and decided to end the golden age. Lightning boy decided that because he was boss hoss, that he could give jobs to the retired Titans, and gave old man Atlas the responsibility of holding up the heavens and the earth.

Well little lightning bug must have irked Atlas more than normal one day, and he decided to chirp back. That's what we talk about today.

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Life happens, and it definitely happened to me over the last month. I took the time to figure it out and come back hard, or at least as hard as I possibly could in the midst of training, work, and life.

Welcome back to the show! I am glad that you're still here with me, and I hope you're just as excited as I am for the rest of the foreseeable future!

Today we tackle you, and the question of what you have to do, to become the real you.

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Injuries are going to happen, there is no question about that. Whether the injury is almost snapping your wrist in half, or the psychological injury you get when you fail, there is a certain level of fear-mongering that resides in your mind, heart and soul. Here is my experience on trying to outwit that fear, and finding the "Eye of the Tiger" once again.

If what you are passionate about doesn't scare you, you have to ask yourself if what you are doing is the right thing for you. Over the course for the last 6 months, I questioned myself and whether or not I was doing the right thing with my life.

I didn't want it anymore, and that's the truth. I was going through the motions and lost my fire, lost my edge, lost my love for the sport.

But, there was one thing keeping that hope alive and that was the thought that maybe, one day it would come back.

Thank you to everyone who is still listening! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did living it!

Adrian Confronts Rocky:

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Experience is the byproduct of life. If this is the case, the longer the life, the more experience at hand. Not everyone has a reliable stream of experience at their current state in life, but if one thing is for sure, there is almost always someone who does.

This is a very special episode for me, it is not every day that you get to sit down across the table from one of the people who almost single handedly cultivated your character. My guest today is my own grandfather, Felix Aguirre, one of the strongest, most commited, loving men. With an almost bull like sense of determination. The man who taught me that hard work, starts with a hard mindset.

My Grandfather came over from Mexico early in his life, to ultimately pave the road for a handful of children, and two handfuls of grand children. If there is anything that I learned, it is that:

After 70 years of life, he is nothing but happy. I try to find out why.

This episode was recorded and filmed outside, so I apologize if there are any annoying barks, or birds!

Thank you for your patience, and your listening!

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Comfort is a thing that many people take advantage of. Whether it is comfort in the activities, people, or surroundings you immerse yourself in, or the monotony of every day; it is just as easy to get lost in the sauce of mediocrity, as it is to drown in it.

My guest today is another one of my good friends, Corey Goodlett. Our Podcast took place right after episode 6, so please excuse my lack of variety in my outfit.

A dedicated, loyal, and courageous man; Corey has spent the last 6 years demonstrating his leadership skills, on the football field, in the weightroom, in his church, and is hoping to demonstrate those skills for his country. However, there was a time that he felt the every day routine he was in was detrimental to his development, so he decided to pick it all up and leave just to figure out what he was made of.

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In a competition setting, the only person you are truly competing against, is yourself. While it is possible to be your worst critic, and your biggest fan, there's one question you must ask yourself: Are you beating the best version of yourself? Or just an okay version?

My guest today is one of my good friends, Austin Richardson. A strong bull-headed man, who helped me start on my journey, before weightlifting. Austin himself, has a very strong athletic track record with a background in Division 1 High School Soccer as Keeper. Once a nationally ranked, all CIF, promising young athlete, Austin decided to hang up his cleats in pursuit of his true passion. Firefighting, a valiant public service that has been his dream since he was a boy.

However, it has not been an easy journey for the young man.

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Throughout life you are going to deal with difficult people. People who don't believe in you, people who want to see you fail, or simply people who do not care for you. Ask yourself what you can do Today, that those people are not doing, so Tomorrow you can do what those people can't. Bullying is an unfortunate part of life, that at one point or another everyone will go through. Whether it comes from peers, teachers, or parents. It is a crucial event that shows us who we are, who we affiliate ourselves with, and who to trust. But most importantly it shows us that we must be able to trust ourselves in whatever we choose to do.

Shoutout to all the Leaders out there. The leaders who are wise enough to dictate what pain is essential and what pain isn't. Mad Respect to all the GOOD teachers out there, the GOOD counselors, the GOOD parents, to the people who say that "that's not true."

I don't want pity, I have never wanted it. I just want to show everyone that it's possible as long as you do what other's won't. I love you all. Thank you for listening to this episode. Catch you on Sunday.

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The light at the end of the tunnel is harder to see, especially when your eyes become adjusted to the dark. The name of the game is patience, and trusting yourself regardless of circumstance. In this new segment called "In Between Cues" we take a look at what others are bringing to their own tables, and what cues have stuck with them have along the way. Our guest today, is Megan Ballard, Olympic Weightlifter, Professional Nanny, and once upon a time a Summit World Silver Medallist for Cheer. She is a wonderfully dedicated person, and is incredibly versed in the art of Patience. There were some technical difficulties in the editing process, but they clear up after the first 2 minutes! Enjoy!

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Competition is an important aspect of every day life. Whether it is competing on a platform, for a job, or for a dream; being a competitor is an essential cue that everyone must endure at one point in their life. However, as easy as it is to win, it is much easier to lose. The difference between winning and losing can be decided in the preparation, the mindset and the will beforehand. But more importantly, in the response to the sting of failure, and disappointment. Do not be a bum. There is no time to be a bum.

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In the first epsiode of the 1,000 Ways to Say the Same Thing Podcast, we kick the show of with an discussion of what the the Podcast is about. Hosted by USAW National Level Olympic Weightlifter Cesar Flores, we discuss how purpose and intention are the building blocks for a dedicated and driven life. What it means to have a goal, a purpose, and how having intentions can direct where you want to go. Welcome to the 1,000 Ways Podcast, let's get these cues down!

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