Chris Duffin is an iconic strength athlete, entrepreneur, inventor, author, and educator known for engineering both world-class feats of strength and world-class systems of mindset.
In this episode, Chris opens up about how his unconventional and turbulent upbringing forged his resilience and shaped his approach to life, leadership, and legacy.
Chris and Andrew explore:
• How growing up with homelessness and instability shaped his resilience
• Mindset and daily practice around developing resilience in career and life
• How to see opportunity in the middle of adversity
• Why Chris believes in being purposeful in how you approach life
• How dealing with adversity builds real confidence through experience
• Stories from Chris’s childhood in an unconventional environment
• Navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and business
• The choice between generating proof that you can win vs. believing you lack autonomy
• The tradeoffs and sacrifices behind legendary feats of strength
• And much more
CHAPTERS
00:16 Meet Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Fitness
01:03 Chris Duffin's Resilient Journey
03:44 Lessons from the Rattlesnake
08:09 The Six Ps Framework
10:34 Embracing Life's Challenges
11:53 The Importance of Resilience
17:52 Sponsor Break: Train Heroic
19:12 Navigating Dark Times
27:50 A Sudden Job Loss
28:51 Facing Financial Ruin
29:25 Turning Fear into Opportunity
31:51 A Career in Fitness
32:41 Embracing New Opportunities
34:54 The Importance of Resilience
36:51 Balancing Fear and Challenge
39:09 Personal and Organizational Change
47:52 The Role of Luck and Resilience
53:05 Optimizing Performance and Health
55:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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