In the 185th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about Complex vs Complicated, parkour and gymnastics, the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, and a catalyst of Mike’s strength training.

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! 

In this chapter, you will discover:

(1:30) Remembering our interview with Rafe Kelley @rafekelley

(1:50) Complex vs Complicated

(2:00) Who is Rafe Kelley @rafekelley

(2:30) Rafe Kelley was in Jordan Peterson’s podcast

(3:10) Parkour and gymnastics

(4:00)  “Anything about human movement is a complex problem, not a complicated problem. So the optimal way to think about it is more like a gardener, less like an engineer.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley

(4:45) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G 

(6:00) Complicated is sending a rocket into space

(6:20) Complex is more like chess

(8:20) Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-Laozi/dp/1535229330 

(10:00) Theology and Religion

(10:40) Lao Tzu came out with 81 verses, using nature as an example

(11:20) Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Thoughts-Living-Wisdom/dp/140191750X 

(13:30) A catalyst of my strength training

13:40 “The more you can combine your physical, mental, and spiritual practices, the more they're going to carry over into helping you in all different aspects.” - Michael Kurkowski

(14:50) Let me know your thoughts about Tao Te Ching