Vigor Life Podcast

Mark Fisher is one of my favorite humans, a close friend, and the co-owner and Ninja Master of Mark Fisher Fitness; is one of the most successful gyms in the history of the fitness industry. Within its first five years, MFF grew from a single personal trainer to a staff of over 35, more than 800 members, and its own studio in midtown Manhattan. Earning it a spot in on the prestigious Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies in America in 2015. With a reputation as the fitness home of choice for the Broadway community, MFF has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, New York Post, The Wall St. Journal, NY1, and more. Living by their mantra, “ridiculous humans, serious fitness,” MFF provides progressive training and nutrition protocols in a delivery system of subversive humor, fantastical imagery, and outrageous antics.

Mark and I tend to have these conversations frequently, so it was great to record a podcast with him. In this episode we discuss the challenging times, the science behind overcoming adversity, how to lead people and teams through this and stand the test of time. We also dive deep into how to learn for success. This is a must listen to matter what industry you work in.

Let's go.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

1. What's valuable right now during this emotional time - the two things that are key and the fine line between them.

2. Why we don’t want to be emotionless, because emotions help us make decisions, but also have to understand that emotions are flawed. We discuss how to navigate them.

3. Practical coaching examples for how to help a person who is stuck in ruminating, verses someone not processing and burying their emotions.

4. How to bring healing to yourself by being a light to others; action, service, and giving creates a positive feedback loop.

5. Why there is no successful repression, it’s going to show up somewhere, which is why we must deal with it. Working it out is not enough!

6. Why asking the hard questions is the only way to start working on dealing with adversity and what you should be asking yourself.

7. What we’re learning, changing our minds on and where we’re finding meaning during these times.

8. What Mark thinks about visioning, goal setting, and writing out what you’re going to achieve.

9. Productivity, developing skill-sets for the future and wrestling with what matters most when it comes to work.

10. Why THIS is the time you must be brutally honest about what you want in every area of your life (and what you have to keep, add, and let go).

11. An unusual tip and exercise that may seem counterintuitive but will create breakthroughs for you.

12. What “Tomorrowland” is and how it can help you envision the life and business you want to create then reverse engineer it by looking backwards.

13. Our thoughts about the law of attraction and is it really B.S?

14. How Mark and I brainwashed ourselves from books, courses, mentors, and collected role models in the areas of our life we wanted to grow.

15. Can a book really mentor you? Our thoughts around getting the most out of reading and learning how to learn.

And so much more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Mark Fisher Fitness: www.MarkFisherFitness.com

Mark Fisher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfisherhumanbeing/

Business For Unicorns: www.BusinessForUnicorns.com

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/

Vigor Life Podcast · EP105: How to Learn for Success, the Unicorn Approach and Overcoming Challenges w/ Mark Fisher

 

Mark Fisher is one of my favorite humans, a close friend, and the co-owner and Ninja Master of Mark Fisher Fitness; is one of the most successful gyms in the history of the fitness industry. Within its first five years, MFF grew from a single personal trainer to a staff of over 35, more than 800 members, and its own studio in midtown Manhattan. Earning it a spot in on the prestigious Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies in America in 2015. With a reputation as the fitness home of choice for the Broadway community, MFF has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, New York Post, The Wall St. Journal, NY1, and more. Living by their mantra, “ridiculous humans, serious fitness,” MFF provides progressive training and nutrition protocols in a delivery system of subversive humor, fantastical imagery, and outrageous antics.

Mark and I tend to have these conversations frequently, so it was great to record a podcast with him. In this episode we discuss the challenging times, the science behind overcoming adversity, how to lead people and teams through this and stand the test of time. We also dive deep into how to learn for success. This is a must listen to matter what industry you work in.

Let's go.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN

* What's valuable right now during this emotional time - the two things that are key and the fine line between them.

* Why we don’t want to be emotionless, because emotions help us make decisions, but also have to understand that emotions are flawed. We discuss how to navigate them.

* Practical coaching examples for how to help a person who is stuck in ruminating, verses someone not processing and burying their emotions.

* How to bring healing to yourself by being a light to others; action, service, and giving creates a positive feedback loop.

* Why there is no successful repression, it’s going to show up somewhere, which is why we must deal with it. Working it out is not enough!

* Why asking the hard questions is the only way to start working on dealing with adversity and what you should be asking yourself.

* What we’re learning, changing our minds on and where we’re finding meaning during these times.

* What Mark thinks about visioning, goal setting, and writing out what you’re going to achieve.

* Productivity, developing skill-sets for the future and wrestling with what matters most when it comes to work.

* Why THIS is the time you must be brutally honest about what you want in every area of your life (and what you have to keep, add, and let go).

* An unusual tip and exercise that may seem counterintuitive but will create breakthroughs for you.

* What “Tomorrowland” is and how it can help you envision the life and business you want to create then reverse engineer it by looking backwards.

* Our thoughts about the law of attraction and is it really B.S?

* How Mark and I brainwashed ourselves from books, courses, mentors, and collected role models in the areas of our life we wanted to grow.

* Can a book really mentor you?

Vigor Life Podcast · EP104: Principles of Coaching & Career Success, Skillsets You Need for the Future w/ Eric Cressey

 

Eric Cressey is the world’s leading expert on sports performance, especially in the baseball realm. He is one of the most trusted and recognized strength coaches in the industry. He also recently became the New York Yankees Director of Player Health and Performance. I met Eric Cressey close to 15 years ago when I traveled to Birmingham, England to attend a seminar he was speaking at. That talk inspired me devour every article he wrote for T-Nation, and elsewhere. I also bought every product he created, studying it countless times over, and travelled to his first CSP location to learn from the best: him.

Over the last decade and a half Eric has become a close friends. He is someone I continue to learn from. He is also someone I believe all coaches should look to as a role model when it comes to setting the highest standards of operating in this industry.

This one's a must if you're a coach, or an aspiring one. Eric and I talk about everything from the principles of coaching and career success, to the skillsets that are a must if you want to build a successful career in the industry moving into the future.

Let's go.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN

* The one principle of success that isn’t shared enough and yet is a key in achieving anything worthwhile

* Why the foundations and basics in training and understanding the body are still so important when it comes to being a great coach

* My story about meeting Eric and following him as a role model in his dedication to his expertise and the details, and what you can learn from it

* How having tools to prevent you from looking bad is driving mediocrity and what it takes to stand out in today’s marketplace

* What Eric learned from training around some of the strongest people in the world

* Eric’s insights on how to get around the best in the industry and speed up your career; he believes it’s easier than ever

* The upside’s of social media and how to connect with your role models and get mentorships and internships

* Why you can’t say you didn’t have the resources to become a great coach in 2020 and examples of how to gain incredible amounts of knowledge for free

* The 4 ways to break through the white noise and stand out in the industry when going onto media platforms and creating content

* How to get your foot in the door with the “right” people that can accelerate getting yourself out there

* The must skill-sets to build and have in the future to be able to get your name out there and get more people to discover you

* Why writing well is STILL a competitive advantage and fewer and fewer coaches do it at a high enough level, here is how to get ahead

* Why if you’re an entrepreneur you should re-consider complaining about not getting government help and what you should be focusing on instead

* Insights on what Eric is doing with the New York Yankees to help everyone collaborate and improve as a team

And so much more.

 

Eric Cressey is the world’s leading expert on sports performance, especially in the baseball realm. He is one of the most trusted and recognized strength coaches in the industry. He also recently became the New York Yankees Director of Player Health and Performance. I met Eric Cressey close to 15 years ago when I traveled to Birmingham, England to attend a seminar he was speaking at. That talk inspired me devour every article he wrote for T-Nation, and elsewhere. I also bought every product he created, studying it countless times over, and travelled to his first CSP location to learn from the best: him.

Over the last decade and a half Eric has become a close friends. He is someone I continue to learn from. He is also someone I believe all coaches should look to as a role model when it comes to setting the highest standards of operating in this industry.

This one's a must if you're a coach, or an aspiring one. Eric and I talk about everything from the principles of coaching and career success, to the skillsets that are a must if you want to build a successful career in the industry moving into the future.

Let's go.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN

1. The one principle of success that isn’t shared enough and yet is a key in achieving anything worthwhile

2. Why the foundations and basics in training and understanding the body are still so important when it comes to being a great coach

3. My story about meeting Eric and following him as a role model in his dedication to his expertise and the details, and what you can learn from it

4. How having tools to prevent you from looking bad is driving mediocrity and what it takes to stand out in today’s marketplace

5. What Eric learned from training around some of the strongest people in the world

6. Eric’s insights on how to get around the best in the industry and speed up your career; he believes it’s easier than ever

7. The upside’s of social media and how to connect with your role models and get mentorships and internships

8. Why you can’t say you didn’t have the resources to become a great coach in 2020 and examples of how to gain incredible amounts of knowledge for free

9. The 4 ways to break through the white noise and stand out in the industry when going onto media platforms and creating content

10. How to get your foot in the door with the “right” people that can accelerate getting yourself out there

11. The must skill-sets to build and have in the future to be able to get your name out there and get more people to discover you

12. Why writing well is STILL a competitive advantage and fewer and fewer coaches do it at a high enough level, here is how to get ahead

13. Why if you’re an entrepreneur you should re-consider complaining about not getting government help and what you should be focusing on instead

14. Insights on what Eric is doing with the New York Yankees to help everyone collaborate and improve as a team

And so much more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Eric Cressey: www.EricCressey.com

Eric Cressey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericcressey/

Cressey Sports Performance: http://cresseyperformance.com/

Elite Baseball Development Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elite-baseball-development-podcast/id1457825804

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/

It's the third (and definitely not the last) time that Martin Rooney will be on the show. Martin never disappoints. With his decades of experience in the industry he shares wisdom on everything from how to navigate difficult times and show up as a leader, to turning adversity into triumph, tactics and strategies to be productive and come out on top, and the many many lessons found in his new (must read!) book, Coach to Coach. We also talk about the most important aspect we should all be focusing on right now: connection – whether it be business or personal.

Let's go.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN

1. The most important question being pressed into our homes is “revealing”

2. The weaknesses this experience is revealing about our financial situations, careers, family, relationships, health, daily routines and disciplines

3. The two factors that control whether you’ll be stressed, anxious, and stuck in the same place or go backwards

4. How the magnifying glass that has been put on upon us can create awareness that is a catalyst to change

5. The analogy of the caterpillar and the butterfly and why you can’t succeed without the struggle

6. The 3 P’s we use to develop confidence and specific examples of how you can build yours

7. Why you’re not dreaming big enough and what we think about the law of attraction (is it all BS?!)

8. What Martin believes has been the most productive thing in his life and how you may be missing it in yours

9. During crisis you don’t get to build culture, but you can start now building it for the next time

10. The one “C” that is the foundation of everything whether personal or business and how/why it will stand the test of time no matter what happens with technology

11. What to watch when you're having a down day and want to get fired up in the morning

12. The principles and foundations of world class coaching and how to light a fire in your belly for this incredible vocation

And much, much more.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Book: Coach To Coach - An Empowering Story On How To Be A Great Leader (Martin Rooney): https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Empowering-Story-About-Leader-ebook/dp/B085LV43LL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=coach+to+coach&qid=1587944975&sr=8-1

Martin Rooney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themartinrooney/

Training For Warriors: www.TrainingForWarriors.com

Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.VigorGroundFitness.com

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/

Vigor Life Podcast · EP103: Lessons on Overcoming Adversity, Leadership, and Creating Success w/ Martin Rooney

It's the third (and definitely not the last) time that Martin Rooney will be on the show. Martin never disappoints. With his decades of experience in the industry he shares wisdom on everything from how to navigate difficult times and show up as a leader, to turning adversity into triumph, tactics and strategies to be productive and come out on top, and the many many lessons found in his new (must read!) book, Coach to Coach. We also talk about the most important aspect we should all be focusing on right now: connection – whether it be business or personal.

Let's go.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN

* The most important question being pressed into our homes is “revealing”

* The weaknesses this experience is revealing about our financial situations, careers, family, relationships, health, daily routines and disciplines

* The two factors that control whether you’ll be stressed, anxious, and stuck in the same place or go backwards

* How the magnifying glass that has been put on upon us can create awareness that is a catalyst to change

* The analogy of the caterpillar and the butterfly and why you can’t succeed without the struggle

* The 3 P’s we use to develop confidence and specific examples of how you can build yours

* Why you’re not dreaming big enough and what we think about the law of attraction (is it all BS?!)

* What Martin believes has been the most productive thing in his life and how you may be missing it in yours

* During crisis you don’t get to build culture, but you can start now building it for the next time

* The one “C” that is the foundation of everything whether personal or business and how/why it will stand the test of time no matter what happens with technology

* What to watch when you're having a down day and want to get fired up in the morning

* The principles and foundations of world class coaching and how to light a fire in your belly for this incredible vocation

And much, much more.

 

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Book: Coach To Coach - An Empowering Story On How To Be A Great Leader (Martin Rooney): https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Empowering-Story-About-Leader-ebook/dp/B085LV43LL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=coach+to+coach&qid=1587944975&sr=8-1

Martin Rooney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themartinrooney/

Training For Warriors: www.TrainingForWarriors.com

Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.VigorGroundFitness.com

Back with another Q & A episode where I cover some things in more detail while also doing some rapid fire answers that are practical and tactical. I go over everything from the importance of training tendons, and how it transfers to being more bulletproof, to improving performance from strength to speed and agility. I also share my favorite training splits, discuss whether conjugate training is good for beginners, my thoughts on intermittent fasting, whether you should train cardio more, and an approach to improve your communication. I dig into many questions and give some insights that will hopefully help you improve your training, business, and life.

Let's go.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

1. Why training tendons is not just a nice thing to add but rather a must if you want to be more protected from injury and improve your overall performance.

2. The 3 ways I add tendon training into programs and the exercises you can use to work yours.

3. The best ways to train mobility and flexibility when you strength training and do other activities.

4. How you know when to apply specific exercises over others. My 3-step thought process.

5. Intermittent fasting, how and when to use it, and when to pull it out of the toolbox (for yourself and your clients).

6. Conjugate periodization, whether or not it's good for a beginner lifter, and how to apply it.

7. A 6-step process to improve you communication and get better results with your clients, team, your partners, and in your relationships.

8. An insight to get you fired up during these crazy times and why you should get (and be) excited.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Yo! The Business And Fitness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yo-business-fitness-podcast-luka-hocevar-steve-krebs/id1469792879

Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.VigorGroundFitness.com

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/

Is your life Groundhog Day? Well it might be the secret to your nutrition success. In this episode I answer your questions about nutrition. I also share my coaching method and tips for how to answer clients questions surrounding things like Netflix nutrition documentaries, anti-inflammation diets, what's best and how to succeed in a big box coaching environment.

Tune in as I dive deep into these subjects and give useful coaching and communication principles. I also deliver some deep food for thought to help you address yourself and biases you may not even know that you have.

Let's go.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

1. The 3 things ALL successful athletes, entrepreneurs, and straight up winners, focus on, and what you MUST focus on to achieve your goals.

2. Why your days are probably not inspiring on the daily and look more like Groundhog Day; and why that's a GREAT thing.

3. What to do when a client comes to you with advice from a Netflix documentary or a friend and wants to change their diet against your advice.

4. What to say and the questions to ask to turn any crucial conversation on nutrition with your clients around. 

5. The weakness that you have to drop if you’re going to become the greatest coach you can be.

6. Anti-inflammatory diets and what you really need to focus on first. I break down the 3 levels of importance including some supplements that help.

7. The biggest mistake you’re making as a coach and how to fix it.

8. Methods to get clients to add and subtract calories throughout their day without overwhelm.

9. How to differentiate yourself as a coach and grow your business in a big box gym or as an independent contractor.

10. I'm also dive into details surrounding a special promotion that I'm running to celebrate passing my own 100th episode milestone. In honor I'm giving away some awesome books, supplements, and other goodies.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Book: Change Maker Academy - Turn Your Passion for Health and Fitness into a Powerful Purpose and a Wildly Successful Career: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Maker-Passion-Powerful-Successful/dp/1948836556/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=change+maker&qid=1583959173&sr=8-2

Book: Coach To Coach - An Empowering Story About How To Be A Great Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Empowering-Story-About-Leader/dp/1119662192/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=coach+to+coach&qid=1583960157&sr=8-1

Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com/

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/

Is your life Groundhog Day? Well it might be the secret to your nutrition success. In this episode I answer your questions about nutrition. I also share my coaching method and tips for how to answer clients questions surrounding things like Netflix nutrition documentaries, anti-inflammation diets, what's best and how to succeed in a big box coaching environment.

Tune in as I dive deep into these subjects and give useful coaching and communication principles. I also deliver some deep food for thought to help you address yourself and biases you may not even know that you have.

Let's go.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

* The 3 things ALL successful athletes, entrepreneurs, and straight up winners, focus on, and what you MUST focus on to achieve your goals.

* Why your days are probably not inspiring on the daily and look more like Groundhog Day; and why that's a GREAT thing.

* What to do when a client comes to you with advice from a Netflix documentary or a friend and wants to change their diet against your advice.

* What to say and the questions to ask to turn any crucial conversation on nutrition with your clients around. 

* The weakness that you have to drop if you’re going to become the greatest coach you can be.

* Anti-inflammatory diets and what you really need to focus on first. I break down the 3 levels of importance including some supplements that help.

* The biggest mistake you’re making as a coach and how to fix it.

* Methods to get clients to add and subtract calories throughout their day without overwhelm.

* How to differentiate yourself as a coach and grow your business in a big box gym or as an independent contractor.

* I'm also dive into details surrounding a special promotion that I'm running to celebrate passing my own 100th episode milestone. In honor I'm giving away some awesome books, supplements, and other goodies.

 

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Book: Change Maker Academy - Turn Your Passion for Health and Fitness into a Powerful Purpose and a Wildly Successful Career: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Maker-Passion-Powerful-Successful/dp/1948836556/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=change+maker&qid=1583959173&sr=8-2

Book: Coach To Coach - An Empowering Story About How To Be A Great Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Empowering-Story-About-Leader/dp/1119662192/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=coach+to+coach&qid=1583960157&sr=8-1

Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.VigorGroundFitness.com

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

Luka Hocevar Instagram: 

I have been friends with Mike and Steve for years. Mike being one of my closest, and Steve a close friend and business partner for over a decade. We’ve all been through a lot in our lives – messing things up, and learning the hard way. Thankfully we continued to take the lessons, ask for help, and dedicate ourselves to improving and growing. So much so that we've made coaching others to a better place—whether in fitness, business, or life—part of our careers.

The conversation I wanted to have with these men was one of how to navigate the current world for men, and live a powerful, purposeful and fulfilled life in every way. It just so happens that Mike’s book “New Man Emerging” came out not long ago and it’s dives heavily into that exact topic – which opened up the conversation to not only our thoughts and experiences surrounding the subject, but also the book and how it guide’s men to improving every area of their life.

In this episode—which also happens to be our 100th—we share our stories and insights to help you overcome the struggles you may be facing in your life.

Let's go.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

1. What made Mike get up in the middle of the night and start writing a book about men living a powerful, purposeful and fulfilled life

2. What it means to be a powerful man in today’s world

3. The key to shifting just about everything in your life, and how to take the first step to make that shift.

4. Why pain shared is pain divided and happiness shared is happiness multiplied, and why we must share to connect.

5. Why being powerful is NOT being forceful. We discuss the difference.

6. Why communication is a catalyst to being powerful and influencing yourself, your partner, family, teams and community.

7. Why all the things in life don’t mean s@*t without relationships, and how important it is to recognize this.

8. Why deliberate practice and building a skillset in THESE areas is crucial to your success.

9. Why having the right tribe is essential (not a “good to have”) when it comes to a purposeful and fulfilled life.

10. How to re-shape the narrative of being successful in your career and believing it will carry over to other areas of life (don’t be defined just by what you produce)

11. The reason working harder may not be the solution.

12. No one is successful on their own and the reason why the “self-made man” mindset is killing your relationships, career, and your health.

13. How the industrial revolution changed the way families operate and why we must find a way back to better connections and conversations.

14. How to know if you're holding yourself back because of the fear of judgements from others and how to change it.

15. Why you should “Collect role models” to get a pathway to becoming the man you want to be.

16. If your narrative is that relationships don’t work, and people leave, then your behaviors will match that.

And much, much more. This is a full on episode.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Mike Desanti: https://newmanemerging.com/

Mike Desanti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_desanti/

Book: A New Man Emerging - An Awakening Man’s Guide To Living A Life of Purpose, Passion, Freedom & Fulfillment (Mike Desanti): https://amzn.to/2T53DGG

Book: Conversations with God (Neale Donald Walsch): https://amzn.to/2HBIZbx

Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.VigorGroundFitness.com

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/