EP 0001 - Get Yourself A Cult

Mark and I break down his 1st competitive power lifting meet and discuss his motivations for devoting himself to fitness. From there we break out into discussions about self care, the desire to be and do better, fostering community, developing meaningful relationships, and finding inner strength through discipline.

If you're looking for a how to on ways to shake it up for the better, this is a great episode to check out!

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Show Notes:

[00:00} - Intro

[03:15] - Marks Power lifting Meet

[10:35] - This Milestone Is Massively Important

[14:00] - What Started You Down the Path to Self Care?

[24:35] - The Desire to Change Arises From Within

[28:49] - I Need the Struggle of Fitness in my Life

[31:50] - Looking For Meaning? Find a Community that Foster's It

[36:29] - Meaningful Relationships Are Massive Boons On the Path to Self Improvement

[40:48] - Can I Recover from 20 Years of Wasted Time?

[45:02] - The Smallest Realizations Create the Biggest Victories

[50:40] - How Can We Reconcile Who We Are with Who We Want to Be?

[54:49] - Be the Change You Wish to See in the World

[01:00:00] - Following the Profoundly Difficult Path

[01:09:00] - What Can I Do Right Now to Start Down the Path to Change?