Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Have you ever found yourself struggling to maintain your fitness and nutrition routines while traveling for competitions? Join us as we share our personal experiences and tips on how to take care of yourself during these trips, such as focusing on protein intake and maintaining your meal routines when possible.
In this episode, the Director of Coaching at Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO), Jake Marconi and I explore how to maintain your fitness while traveling, the benefits of bodybuilding and powerlifting for Crossfitters and strength athletes alike, the critical role culture plays in coaching, and how it can be cultivated. Listen in as we reveal our experiences in building lasting culture and the importance of investing time in employees to guide them in the right direction. Discover our insights on how exemplifying the desired culture, being collaborative, and allowing for differing opinions can create a strong team environment that extends far beyond fitness.
Lastly, join us as we take a deep dive into the importance of discovering your passion and influence and how it's essential to share your experiences and knowledge with others. We reflect on the concepts of legacy, mortality, and how gaining wisdom through perspective can lead to a more fulfilling life. Don't miss our conversation on the alignment of personal goals and the pursuit of high achievement, as well as the importance of understanding the utility of our beliefs. “Those beliefs could change the world…and they could also ruin your life, if you let them.”
Episode Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:00:03 - Traveling Fitness Strategies
We discuss travel tips, protein-heavy meals, and maintaining routines on shorter trips.
0:11:15 - The Benefits of Bodybuilding Training
Bodybuilding and powerlifting's utility for Cross-Fitters, differences between Cross-Fitters and strength athletes, and measuring performance emotionally
0:20:53 - The Importance of Culture in Coaching
Building Training Camps, cultivating a strong team culture requires exemplifying collaboration, allowing different opinions, and building on the legacy of the people involved.
0:25:05 - Building Lasting Culture Slowly
Building culture slowly, buying into it, leading employees and athletes in the right way, allowing them to fail, impact of words and actions, and believing in core tenants. Going beyond "the brand."
0:37:15 - Discovering Your Passion and Influence
We reflect on why we should be listened to, sharing knowledge, and recognizing those with less experience, while considering modern advice.
0:44:45 - Perspective on Legacy and Mortality
Talent, focus, mortality, legacy, wisdom, and perspective are discussed to explore their blessings and curses.
0:54:49 - Alignment and Fulfillment in High Achievement
We explore balance between input and output, internal and external goals, and the pursuit of fulfillment and happiness.
1:05:25 - Defining Terms and Utility of Beliefs
Infinite vs Finite Games can lead to a perspective shift, helping define terms and expectations for success.
Links:
Connect with Micah Shoemaker: instagram.com/micahshoemaker
Connect With Jake Marconi:
instagram.com/jakemarconi
Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help.
Click here to get started: 5sumv42ziq5.typeform.com/to/tHAAWjNs?typeform-source=www.brutestrengthtraining.com
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Have you ever found yourself struggling to maintain your fitness and nutrition routines while traveling for competitions? Join us as we share our personal experiences and tips on how to take care of yourself during these trips, such as focusing on protein intake and maintaining your meal routines when possible.
In this episode, the Director of Coaching at Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO), Jake Marconi and I explore how to maintain your fitness while traveling, the benefits of bodybuilding and powerlifting for Crossfitters and strength athletes alike, the critical role culture plays in coaching, and how it can be cultivated. Listen in as we reveal our experiences in building lasting culture and the importance of investing time in employees to guide them in the right direction. Discover our insights on how exemplifying the desired culture, being collaborative, and allowing for differing opinions can create a strong team environment that extends far beyond fitness.
Lastly, join us as we take a deep dive into the importance of discovering your passion and influence and how it's essential to share your experiences and knowledge with others. We reflect on the concepts of legacy, mortality, and how gaining wisdom through perspective can lead to a more fulfilling life. Don't miss our conversation on the alignment of personal goals and the pursuit of high achievement, as well as the importance of understanding the utility of our beliefs. “Those beliefs could change the world…and they could also ruin your life, if you let them.”
Episode Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:00:03 - Traveling Fitness Strategies
We discuss travel tips, protein-heavy meals, and maintaining routines on shorter trips.
0:11:15 - The Benefits of Bodybuilding Training
Bodybuilding and powerlifting's utility for Cross-Fitters, differences between Cross-Fitters and strength athletes, and measuring performance emotionally
0:20:53 - The Importance of Culture in Coaching
Building Training Camps, cultivating a strong team culture requires exemplifying collaboration, allowing different opinions, and building on the legacy of the people involved.
0:25:05 - Building Lasting Culture Slowly
Building culture slowly, buying into it, leading employees and athletes in the right way, allowing them to fail, impact of words and actions, and believing in core tenants. Going beyond "the brand."
0:37:15 - Discovering Your Passion and Influence
We reflect on why we should be listened to, sharing knowledge, and recognizing those with less experience, while considering modern advice.
0:44:45 - Perspective on Legacy and Mortality
Talent, focus, mortality, legacy, wisdom, and perspective are discussed to explore their blessings and curses.
0:54:49 - Alignment and Fulfillment in High Achievement
We explore balance between input and output, internal and external goals, and the pursuit of fulfillment and happiness.
1:05:25 - Defining Terms and Utility of Beliefs
Infinite vs Finite Games can lead to a perspective shift, helping define terms and expectations for success.
Links:
Connect with Micah Shoemaker: instagram.com/micahshoemaker
Connect With Jake Marconi:
instagram.com/jakemarconi
Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1 coaching staff would love to hop on a free consultation with you to find out how we can help.
Click here to get started: 5sumv42ziq5.typeform.com/to/tHAAWjNs?typeform-source=www.brutestrengthtraining.com
Reviews:
Enjoy the show? Take a second to leave us a review! Your feedback will help us grow and continue to produce more sweet, sweet content in the future.
Give us a follow on social media below for daily workouts & inspiration:
Instagram: instagram.com/brute.strength
Facebook: facebook.com/BruteStrengthTraining
Website: brutestrengthtraining.com
