Mike Aidala is a leading men’s performance coach and elite athlete based in Boulder, CO. He formally set the World Record for most weight lifted by Turkish Get Up in one hour, performed a 315 lb Single Arm Overhead Squat, paddled 82 miles from the Bahamas to Florida, and has achieved various other feats. In our discussion, we dug deep into the concept of personal identity, what it means to live authentically, and how to leverage flow state.
TIMECODES:
(1:01) - Finding Personal Identity & Selfhood
(3:37) - Journey From Living For Pleasure Instead Of Values
(6:36) - Overwhelm From Excess Of Options
(8:10) - Eliminating The Word "Should"
(10:11) - Fear Of Change (Personal Jenga Tower)
(11:59) - Overcoming The Time/Family/Work Excuse
(13:37) - Be Honest With Yourself
(16:38) - Affirmations Vs. Evidence
(18:17) - Becoming & Perspective Of Time
(20:22) - Adopting a Beginner's Mindset
(24:12) - The Problem With 'End Goals'
(26:34) - Authenticity On Social Media
(29:53) - Entering Flow State
(34:04) - Finding Outlets For Expression
(35:58) - Recovering From Heightened Flow
(37:13) - Understanding Optimal Times For Activities
(40:02) - Cutting Out Added Stress & Stimuli
(41:43) - Enthusiasm as a Guide
(44:13) - Living For Yourself, Not Others
(45:47) - Raising Awareness Through Fitness
(47:28) - Fatherhood & Being a Role Model
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