We have all heard the expression, "sometimes in life you just have to let it go." In this episode, Coach Whitmore digs into this concept as it's not always as easy a concept as some might think. There are times when we must dig our fingers in and grind to achieve the result we want, while at other times we must do as Bruce Lee instructed and "flow like water my friends." This episode has a little of everything, from wrestling, to primate murder, to marital advice, and much more!

In this Episode 12 of the Apex Approach, "It's Not Fun," Coach Whitmore shares his thoughts and experiences with how "fun" is a complicated dichotomy that must be carefully managed for those wishing to unlock their human potential while maintaining life balance. Whether its on the wrestling mat, classroom, or your job, the reality is that pursuing fun will inevitably lead to failure. Choose fulfillment, which comes with a steep price...

In this episode, Coach Whitmore tells the story of how he first learned about "The 40% Rule" in an old Navy SEAL book, and how he has used this principle to overcome a variety of difficult experiences in his life. Learn how to unlock the power of your mind, and the reality of what is actually happening when your mind is telling you that you have nothing else to give. In fact... you aren't even half way there.

Pain is a deeply complicated topic. It is a very personal experience, and there are so many different types of discomfort that using just one word for such a comprehensive world really does the subject an injustice. In this episode Coach Whitmore talks about one specific type of discomfort, something he terms "productive pain," and how developing a positive relationship with it can truly lead to a life of great success and joy. Listen up and learn how to change your relationship with discomfort!

The Conjugate System, made famous by Westside Barbell founder Louie Simmons, is widely considered one of if not THE most superior methods of strength training on the planet. It's principles have not only been well researched, but also extremely well proven and battle tested amongst world class power lifters, strongmen, combat sports competitors, as well as a variety of other athletes who reap the benefits of its methods. On this episode, Power lifting coach and Conjugate expert Chase Conley of Appalachia Iron joins the podcast to give us a deep explanation on the details and application of the system, while Coach Whitmore explains why and how he uses the Conjugate System both in his physical therapy practice and in athletes of all ages to develop extraordinary strength. 

Many of you former athletes may have been told "technique beats strength," but in my life's journey I've also found true that often times toughness beats both technique and talent. This is not only true in such arenas as a wrestling mat or inside an MMA cage, but also in your personal relationships, jobs, school, and many others areas. As we preach on the Apex Approach, how you win at anything is how you win at everything, and in this episode we talk about how toughness is both cultivated and used to improve all areas of your life. 

Modern anatomical humans have been on this planet for what experts believe have been 200,000-300,00 thousand years. Up until VERY recently, most all of us lived by default an extremely uncomfortable life. Over time humans adapted and overcame, and have now evolved to not only be able to survive uncomfortable situations, but arguably NEED periods of discomfort to fully express their genetic potential and ward of illness. In Episode 7 Coach Whitmore discusses humans unique history with comfort, how recent trends are destroying humans, and why we all need to find ways to kill some of the comfort in our lives. 

In Martial Arts, the white belts are the blank canvasses. They are often times defenseless against their more experienced peers, they know nothing, and they are STARVING for knowledge. Often as people advance in their crafts, they lose that ability and desire to keep learning and maintain that authentic openness. In this episode Coach Whitmore discusses his own personal experiences with being a white belt, and how he and you can use that mentality to achieve Apex status in whatever it is that you are pursuing. 

Goal setting is a critical part of achieving success and actualizing on your own potential. However once those goals are written down, what happens next? What must you do at that point to begin the march up that mountain on top of which all those goals lay upon. Well the answer is you MUST SET YOUR STANDARD, and in this podcast Coach Whitmore explains what exactly setting your standard looks like in your life for whatever it is you are trying to accomplish.