In this super special episode Mike will be sharing his experiences and his best golden nuggets from the StrongFirst Lifter Certification in Chicago, if you want to feel motivated and full of hope, you don’t want to miss this episode :)

(0:20) Michael introduces this solo podcast

(0:30) Thank you so much fans! :)

(1:00) StrongFirst Lifter Certification in Chicago

(1:30) 12 years in the making

(1:50) Such a special weekend

(2:20) The transitions in Michael’s career

(3:10) 3 key points from the StrongFirst Lifter Certification

(3:20) Michael loves the RKC system

(4:10) This is not the end, this is just the beginning

(4:40) Now is time to learn

(4:50) “Not only practice your art but force your way into its secrets” - Beethoven

(5:00) The pursuit of mastery

(6:00) COVID changed a few things

(6:30) I learned in these 3 days more than I learned in any other certification

(7:00) I’m a unicorn… 

(7:30) 1) Get out of your own element (get uncomfortable)

(8:10) Shout out to Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69, Analisa Naldi @italiannna

(8:20) Challenge yourself with different tools

(9:10) 2) Invest in the best

(9:25) “Your network is your net worth”

(9:40) “Surround yourself with people who make you feel great while simultaneously push you beyond your limits”

(10.30) They need to make you feel great, but they also need to challenge you

(10:50) Putting your money where your mouth is

(11:30) Go ahead and invest in coaching

(12:20) Expose yourself to great people

(12:40) No ego allowed, this is all about growth

(13:20) Analisa and Fabio teaching

(14:00) Analisa Naldi and her good heart

(14:50) Borrow energy from great people

(15:10) 3) Pursue mastery rather than progress

(15:50) “You never graduate from mastery” 

(18:20) Shout out to Brett Jones 

(18:50) StrongFirst is an amazing community

(20:00) Shout out to Fabio Zonin @x_fab_69, Analisa Naldi @italiannna, Inkyoo Yoo Facebook: 유인규 (Inkyoo Yoo), Sam Gonzalez@ffc_chicago, and Andrew Feltovich Youtube: FeltovichFit

(21:30) To my coach and my great mentor Brett Jones @brettjonessfg

(21:50) To all the fans of the podcast :) THANK YOU!