Rise and Pod with Adrian Conway: Recent Episodes
Adrian Conway
You know what you have to do, in order to be where you want to be. So why isn't success that simple? Adrian Conway explores the common struggle between the hard right decisions and easy wrong decisions we are presented in business, in health/nutrition and in our relationships. Subscribe and be inspired, educated and entertained by the "Daily Rise" and learn from the experiences of others as they share their journey to rise up.
Today Adrian discusses the CrossFit Games Semifinals. What to expect, what he thinks of the programming, how you can tune in and watch it and also how he thinks the podium will play out in Europe in week 1.
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Today Coach Conway digests the 4 workouts that were in the 2024 CFG Quarterfinals. Talks about what he likes, what he doesn't like and of course rants about all things training and CrossFit as usual.
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Here we go folks! Adrian gives his thoughts on 2024 Quarters tests, an order to hit them, and also some quick points to focus on to give you success! Good luck!
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Today Adrian elaborates on part 2 of our talk on nutrition. Part 1 covered food quality, and today we talk about all things food quantity! Measuring food brings accuracy and precision to your diet that allows you to achieve higher level goals of body composition, performance and confidence!
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Today Adrian dives food and nutrition! He tries to help people understand it doesn't have to be complicated or fancy to get great results. Eat meats and veggies, nuts and seeds some fruite, little starch and no sugar. Do this 90% of the time and you will be and lead a pretty healthy lifestyle. This is a simple and effective way to each that CrossFit teaches very well. Eat more real food, do it consistently and buy less junk and processed food so that you aren't tempted to eat it when you are in a pinch or a hurry.
The follow up to this episode is coming, we take just another step forward into the nutrition discussion.
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In this episode Adrian begins a series about destroying obstcles that often exist between our optimal health and well being and where we currently find ourselves. Essentially everyone creates excuses and reason for themselves not to get to work or not to improve. Sadly, many of these reason seem justified but it's simply due to ignorance. Adrian removes the obstacle by removing the ignorance and reminding us that "training" is quite simple and that we all have ample resources and time to do it.
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Today Adrian finally gets a chance to sit down and record the review for 24.2, 24.3 and the overall CrossFit Games Open! He catches us all up on what he's been up to the last 2 weeks and of course kicks this episode off with a healthy rant that covers mindset, complainers, whiners and oh so much more!
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Tap in for my tips and strategies for 24.3! The CrossFit Games Open is coming to a close but we have one more big test left. This is a big one for any athlete on the cusp of qualifying to be a part of the top 25% in the world and punch a ticket to the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals. This is also a big workout for anyone trying to get their first bar muscle up or simply have the goal of finishing such a test under the 15:00 time cap! It will be a great test for all regardless of your ability or goals to finish this CrossFit season!
The CrossFit Games week 2 is underway! Today Adrian gives his thoughts on 24.2 announcement and gives tips and strategies for you to consider prior to taking this for a spin!
Take a look below for warm up help and tips.
Suggested Warm up:
Tissue prep/ static stretching:
1:00 foam roll low + mid back
1:00 quad smash each leg
1:00 hamstring smash each leg
1:00 glute smash each leg
1:00 forearm smash (foam roller against wall, arm behind back against foam roller) each
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1:00 Couch stretch each leg
1:00 Pigeon stretch each leg
1:00 forearm stretch
(Dynamic)Warm Up:
20 Jumping jack
10 Toe touch + reach overhead
3 rounds
__________
3 Inch worm
6 Scorpion
8 Spiderman
20-30 Double Unders
3 rounds
__________
100m Row
5 Light to moderate deads (build each round to load for 24.2)
10-30 Double Unders
3 rounds not for time but quality and practice
Primer:
This is where you want to attack just like you will in the test! Focus on fast transitions and pacing on each movement as you must maximize downtime. It will allow you to select a more casual / sustainable pace on the rower.
__________
150m row at intended WOD pace
6 Deadlifts
25 Double Under (or scale)
2 rounds for time.
Rest 3:00-5:00
Go time!
RXConditioning:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
300-meter row
10 deadlifts
50 double-unders
♀ 125 lb (56 kg)
♂ 185 lb (83 kg)
Today Adrian dives into what we should hav learned from 24.1. The takeaways from failing, from excelling and how it should guide our training going forward. If you are like some of our athletes, the first taste of this intensity was a kick in the teeth. How do we explore this in our training on a regular basis so we know we are better prepared for tests like this in the future? How can you learn from this experience and be better? And how does your personal limitations here reflect your own real life limitations? Do they correlate at all? Explore those aspects and much more as we dive into week 1 of the CrossFit Games Open.
Today Adrian dives into the essential perspective of programming and training. More is not better, better is better. And the harsh truth is that each day in the gym doesn't have to punish you or leave you feeling exhausted. In fact, it is best for your long term health and performance that many days leave you feeling like you could do more! Tune in to hear about how and why this is a prominent problem in the CrossFit space and how to better navigate this issues as both an everyday gym member or even an elite athlete.
Adrian jumps into a moderate length episode today that evolves a bit around programming and also the psychological approach to training. Not all training is created equal, and you know that if you listen to this podcast on a regular basis. Adrian describes today how athletes with a well rounded bank of fitness train at the tip of the spear vs. how athletes still trying to catch those athletes should be training. There is a distinct difference, be sure you listen to the full episode to get all the details.
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Today Adrian dives into the common use of the New year for pivotal actions. He also explains it's limitations and how often this time of the year, as we enter the holiday season in America is the biggest time for set back. Food and nutrition are the foundation for both high performers and everyday humans who want to enhance their quality of life. We have 24 hours in a day, and even for the committed normal humans we typically spend 22-23 of those hours NOT TRAINING. You can't out train a bad diet and you shouldn't try. Adrian elaborates on what is needed to have success and explains why a coach and guidance is something almost all humans who struggle to keep extra fat off will need. In today's world, will power and discipline can only take you so far. Don't wait to change.
Today Adrian discusses his thoughts on the qualifier that just finished up last weekend. Was it thorough enough? What did he like about the 5 workouts, what he didn't like about the 5 workouts and everything in between. From a general perspective the opinion is, No. The test overall was not thorough enough to allow only 40 athletes to qualify between the Elite and RX categories. Had this been the first stage of a multi level qualification process then it was awesome. Great workouts to thing the herd, but in Coach Conway's opinion, it was not a complete test to separate the caliber of athletes whom will grace the competition floor/ stages in Miami this January.
Today Adrian has a topic of discussion surrounding training camps or 1:1 coaches and which one is best! It's a broad talk that mentions instances in Adrian's previous CrossFit Games experience, stories about Rich Froning Jr. and Dan Bailey. He also brings up Bethany Shadburne whom is now Bethany Flores and her career as a CrossFit Games competitor. She has had a unique timeline in our space and he brings up how her training has shifted throughout the years and the kind of training she put into practice this year in 2023 and still finished as the 15th fittest women on earth!
Ever struggle with performance goals in the gym? The trap is that you do MORE, or go HARDER. Typically most athletes that hit plateaus need rest and recovery. More sleep, more fuel, less stress, then with the introduction of proper training the results can flow. This is the case in life as well. We often need to step back, recharge our batteries and then strategize new approaches. Rest more.
Today Adrian dives into a discussion that is being on on the Sevan Podcast, The CrossFit Games Podcast and many other platforms around the space. What makes you or anyone, for that matter, a Pro CrossFit athlete? Do you have to have CrossFit Games experience? Do you need to make money from CrossFit competitions? Do you need paying sponsors? Do you simply need to be fully committed to the craft? Adrian goes deep into the rant bag for this one, you'll love it.
Don't worry folks, Adrian is ok! But he is asking hard questions not just to you, but to himself daily. What if you died today? Are living like you could? Are you cherishing every breath? Every moment? Every opportunity? On 9/11 it is easy to reflect and remember how finite life is, but does it move you? Does it help you want to be a better man? A better woman? A better human? Lover? Father? Mother? Friend? Brother? Sister? We pray it does and today's reminder from Coach Conway is a sober one, share it with anyone who may need to hear it!
Adrian talks about what limits most people from achieving their goals today. Do you have goals? Do you want to move up the ranks at work? Start a new business? Start your own podcast? Compete at CrossFit? Join a CrossFit gym? Ask someone out on a date? You name it, typically there is some kind of opportunity in life that you'd love to have, in this episode Adrian will help you decide to go and take it.
Easier to teach an animal, "Whooaa, now..." than it is to teach "sick 'em!" Today Adrian speaks on aggresor vs. responder and how it is much easier in any walk of life to deal with a human that wants to do too much vs. one that wants to do too little. Many of us are aggressive to the point of set back or failure, but it can be corrected with good coaching and mentorship. On the other hand it is much harder to evoke the opposite response in someone who is timid, soft or faithless in their own actions. Listen to today's episode and consider which side you fall on as a human?
Today Adrian discusses the importance of being surrounded by people who inspire you, challenge you and call you to rise up.
Today Adrian dives into the 6 known tests for the Individuals in Madrid. And even speculates what Test 7 could bring when considering what we know will have been tested up until that point of the weekend. Many Games athletes will likely grace the competition floor and CrossFit Games athletes from this year wore the crowns last year in Lazar Dukic on the men's side and Emma Tall on the female side. Who will wear the crown this year and what will that mean for their 2024 campaign?
Today Adrian talks about witnessing the entitlement we sometimes carry as humans. Are you? Do you realize it? How can we be better about this? Coach shares that it is simply not about the work we put in to accomplish something, it is us executing in the heat of the moment, in competition or when the lights are the brightest that allow us to truly earn what we chase. Everyone works hard, it doesn't matter if you are trying to grow in your mindset, be a CrossFit Games athlete, be a successful entrepeneur or leader, if all it took was hard work then everyone would do it.
Today Adrian talks through the unofficial standings thus far from the Rogue Invitational Qualifier AKA "The Q". On a previous episode Adrian broke down the programming and shared his initial thoughts and even chatted through some strategy, today it's about how the athletes performed through that qualifier. The CrossFit Games off season has officially kicked off!
Adrian has some quick response to the Rogue Invitational Qualifier called "The Q" that will take place this weekend. Today they released the primary workout information with some details left to be announced. Coach breaks down his thoughts on the layout and also some areas for consideration when athletes think about attacking these tests!
Today Adrian goes back to dissect the top of the leaderboard from the CrossFit Games. This isn't about the programming, this about what the athletes did or didn't do, what Adrian saw, heard and witness overall from a behind the scenes perspective at the 2023 CrossFit Games. He explores if this year has an asterisk on it from Tia Toomey not competing on the women's side? Should Laura Horvath take offense to this? Is Justin Medeiros done as the champ? Can he rebound from a year like this? If so....what will it take? We had an exciting 2023 CrossFit Games and it's not hard to see why crowning new champs in each category may have made this year the most exciting Games we've seen yet!
Today Adrian shares some personal stories or advice he's gotten lately. The message is simply don't plan ahead so much, don't work ahead so much and get busy living in the "now". The biggest temptation in the rat race is to produce, make money, save money and do all you can to achieve "success". Today Adrian's message is to be successful by finding happiness and fulfillment with what you have and those directly around you right now, not on your social media, in a book or in your profession.
Today Adrian revisits some of his experiences from this years CF Games as an analyst, and what took place there! But most of the episode covers the programming of the 12 tests that were presented to the individuals. Adrian breakdowns what they are, his opinion, the small tweaks that he may make and why this was one thorough and complete! CrossFit nerds.....let's riiiiide!
Today's Daily Rise is a thorough rant by Coach emphasizing the value in the slow process/ the long game. Adrian discusses how it is hard for us to choose this way of life due to social media. Everything in our world surrounds quick money, quick muscles, quick fat loss, quick success, but that is not how true success or happiness is acquired. Adrian shares some of his personal life story and brings up his football journey as a youngster and how it was obvious it had a talent for delayed gratification. He had the ability to simply "outlast" many of his teammates and competitors as he grew through the years, keeping his eyes on the prize. He finishes with some direct applicable actions for you to take in your own life and your own journey.
Today Adrian gives a more in depth perspective on his personal beliefs about how we become what we consume. He challenges us today to examine what we watch, what we read, who we spend time with and of course what we eat and drink in order to understand it is all a reflection about what we become. He expounds on recently sharing "If you eat good, you look good, if you look good, you feel good, if you feel good, you play good, if you play good, they pay good!" and what that breaks down to for each of us. Enjoy this one, there is a big challenge on the other side of it. He didn't make this episode to make you feel good, but to encourage you to become something more than you may be on route to, right now.
Today Adrian covers a secret to any top achievers success. In today's world everyone is screaming from the roof tops that you must be mentally and physically tough, and you must do hard things! Well, we know that is true, and we know Coach Conway supports these approaches and deems them as necessary. But something that we often villainies is "fun"! It is likely something you are not having enough of. You must focus on having more fun, and really dialing in balance into your life no matter what you are pursuing. He gives some points and suggestions on how to do this and why anything you achieve isn't worth it if you are doing it alone.
Today Adrian dives into another aspect of success! You may be battling with mental, physical, social, economic or even spiritual obstacles but there is one thing that dictates if you are willing to overcome it or not. How desperate are you? How bad is it really? Is it just inconvenient? Or is it life shattering? Are you really sick and tired of this obstacle or is just a little thorn in your side? Many of you that listen or tune in on a regular basis have things you want to improve, but you are not desperate to do so. This creates a scenario where the same thing you are focusing on improving this year, is the same thing you were focusing on improving last year. That in itself is a problem, it may not be a problem with your character but it is likely a problem with your perspective. You are not in enough pain to change, the discomfort and pain of change itself still outweighs the problems you are facing. Once we can tip the scale on your perspective and create desperation to change, we can win. When you see your current pain or problem is so much bigger than the inconveniance or the pain of change, then you will win.
Today Adrian shares 3 keys to success in your fitness journey. Good things take time when we are trying to change our lifestyle or get in the best shape of our lives. When anything takes time, our time and effort are the hardest things to stay committed to. We want everything fast, and quick, and that doesn't make it right. Take these 3 keys and focus on them as you move forward and you'll be able to stay the course.
Today Adrian discusses his preferred approach to coaching or programming a large general group of people with diversified desires for the outcome. It can be a complex discussion and it has many things to consider, but he shares the "why's" from his perspective and also gives some examples what training this way may look like!
Today Adrian discusses the mindset shift what success really is. Redefining our own success really starts with understanding that we are all very different humans. As a popular statement clearly reminds us that comparison is the thief of joy, Adrian discusses this and how it is one of the biggest traps that will keep us from fulfillment in this life.
Adrian is back for a Daily Rise after a long hiatus! This one is all about being grateful for your journey and being grateful for what you have around you. Comparison is the thief of joy, don't forget it!
Coach Conway gives his first thoughts on the CrossFit Games quarterfinal Tests released. He misses some details on a few tests, but you get the idea of what he thinks none the less!! What does he think of the test? Find that out, and more on why he believes Adrian Bozman is changing the way that we will train to be the fittest on earth!
Take a listen to Coach Conway's thoughts on the floor layouts and his guesses on what the tests may include. A lot of other folks gave their thoughts and opinions on what they thought it could be, so it was only right Coach gave his thoughts on this important aspect of the CrossFit Games season. What do you think? Will any of his guesses be accurate? We find out in a matter of hours!
Today Coach Conway is on a soapbox about CrossFit and what it is meant to be. There is some questioning and chatter that perhaps making the sport more known and knowable will help with viewing, participating and interest in it. Coach doesn't agree. He shares that if you change the "unknown and unknowable" aspect of this sport then it simply isn't this sport. Adrian shares that if you don't like it then you can compete in other known and knowable sports that suit your liking. He also shares that standards need to be clear, judging must be improved and solutions can still be found for problems that exist, but to change the sport basis in itself then would not allow it to still be CrossFit.
Today Adrian gets on his soap box! What is CrossFit? Is it being applied well in your gym, in your community, by your coaches? Have people perverted CrossFit and turned it into something it isn't? If so, this is why you only want certain things from a programmed competition and don't have a thorough understanding of the methodology. Adrian chats about the difference between CrossFit, Orange theory and F45, and that if you don't know the difference you go to a bad affiliate. If you own an affiliate and you don't know what sets your gym a part from theirs then you shouldn't own an affiliate, do you feel triggered yet? But the talk doesn't stop there he also gives his opinion on the top 3 men (Jeff Adler, Tola Molakinyo, Coleten Mertens) and women (Mal O'brien, Paige Powers, Emma Lawson) after the scores have settled and what it could mean for the rest of the season! It looks like this could be a fun and feisty 2023 to come, we are just getting started.
In this episode Adrian puts on his analyst hat and breaks down what we saw from Danielle Brandon and Mal O'Brien during the 23.3 Open announcement. Both of these ladies have their eyes and expectations on the podium at this years CrossFit Games as they should. Does Coach think they showed that level of performance during 23.3? Tune in to listen to his thoughts on their performance and what it may mean for the season to come!
Here is a strategy guide and tips to 23.3 from Coach Conway. He covers some of what we saw from Mal O'brien and Danielle Brandon in the CrossFit Open throwdown there in Omaha at Stacie Tovar's gym, he also discusses where common limiters will be for the majority of the world vs. top tier athletes. For the write up note the blog for 23.3 which can be found at www.ttrufitness.com
Good luck and crush it!
Today Adrian Conway dives into what he thinks about Adrian Bozman's programming so far after 2 weeks of the CrossFit Games Open. What could have been done better? What are we seeing with the leaderboard? He questions if we are seeing the best of Justin Medieros yet or if he is hobbled by an injury after now sitting in 101 place after 2 weeks? Is Mal O'brien the obvious favorite for the overall champ in 2023 at this year CrossFit Games or is it too early to say? With Emma Lawson, Paige Powers, and Alex Gazan all sitting toward the top the next Gen on the female side is repping hard! And the drama surrounding the thruster standard, is it legit? Does it matter? Adrian seems to think it does and that this will not be a mistake likely made in the future.
Coach Conway diving into his thoughts on CrossFit Games Open workout 23.2! This episode will provide you strategy, context your mindset going into this workout and also what will be the primary limiters to be aware of. Coach also pays Adrian Bozman some homage for his programming thus far and also makes points on what he saw as we all watched Roman Khrennikov and Pat Vellner attack this thing live! We have provided warm ups, primers and cool downs for you at www.ttrufitness.com in the blog write up 23.2.
Warm up and prep: 15:00 WARM UP
2-3 minutes lightly jumping rope or jogging
_________
8 Banded or PVC pipe pass throughs
6 Spiderman + twist (3 each side)
4 Inch worm + stand up
3 4 count air squat
2 Squat jump
3 rounds
(5:00)
________
Empty barbell work
3 Full grip front squat
3 Push Press
3 thruster
2 rounds
then
Build up to a moderate loaded thruster
(6:00)
_______
5 kipping swing
3 Burpee’s
3 Burpee pull ups (practice where your hands will go, make marks, and practice rhythm)
2 rounds
(3:00)
_______
Primer:
3x shuttle run
5 Burpee pull up
2 rounds at touch faster than your starting pace
(2:00)
_________
Rest 3:00
GO GET IT!
Recovery:
10:00 easy bike flush
- Lying in front of wall
- 2:00 Legs in squat stance, feet on wall, butt close to wall for stretch
- 2:00 legs on wall, legs wide and open
If you desire it, this workout is highly repeatable and won’t create much muscle soreness for those who have done a proper amount of running and bounding throughout the preparation season.
Had a few glitches in making our video this week and that's why it's on the pod only. We will get to the bottom of the break ups here and there! We apologize.
This week we concluded week 1 of the CrossFit Games competition season! Coach Conway will be weighing in throughout the season and also be joined by guests periodcally to discuss events, programming, leaderboards, ect. We started the season with an amazing and fun chipper, did you PR? Have you even been around since 2014 or is that only for OG's? Either way we've got Emma Carey and Roman Khrennikov in the top spots after week 1, will it stay that way?
Adrian is back with reminder that it's goal setting season, and you are likely going to make the mistake of aiming too high. Again.
Today Adrian shares about his recent return to L1 seminar staff, what he missed most and how it impacted him in the first 48 hours of his return.
In today's episode Adrian is vibing with a very different energy. You'll notice directly in his tone, his cadence and his message that he was prompted differently for todays message. Take a listen, it's one that everyone needs to hear and if it speaks to you, share it.
Today Adrian highlights the importance of routine, habits and even our thoughts that make us who we are. And of course some advice on how to change them.
In today's episode Adrian brings up what most people are considering and thinking about at the end of every year, their goals for next year. Most of us fell short, we whiffed on attaining our goals and the chances are that we will do it again next year if we don't shift our mindset and mentality. Whether you wish to make more money, perform better or lose body fat you'll want to tune into this short message.
Adrian is back with a reminder that you can't have something different if you aren't willing to be different yourself. With this mindset many people will stay stuck in their situation and circumstances that they don't want. If you can be willing to change not just what you do, but who you are, then you can do and be anything you desire.
Today Adrian talks about how life and specifically social media can glamorize the desire to "be known to others". But as we express the ability to be known, it's more important to really understand how well we are knowing others in our lives. The message isn't about to know people as aquaintences but to really know them as people, who they are, what they love, what they like, how we can serve them or help them grow or support them in anyway. People feel it when they are seen and heard and ironically enough it helps them really see us.
In this episode Adrian urges everyone of us to slow down, look around and be present where your feet are.
Today Adrian shares about his experiences programming for the 2022 Iron Games. He learned new lessons and looks forward to being a part of the programming team next year if they'll have him! As many of you know coaching is a huge passion for Adrian and he gets into his goals with coaching, what type of coach he goals to be and where the passions sparked from. You're in for a brief coaching resume, but Adrian drives the nail home on why he feels this qualifies him to do what he does at the highest level and validity it all brings to who he works with.
Today Adrian dives head first into what he thinks about Birmingham, Alabama as the new host city and why it could be the best one yet! He also talks through the new layout for the 2023 season and why these updates and changes really show that CFHQ is looking to grow, learn and evolve the sport based on feedback that WE PROVIDE. They listen folks, and it seems obvious.
Today Adrian highlights some of the exciting new programs and phases that are coming to TTRU Fitness in SugarWOD marketplace. He talks about the importance of training for your desired outcome and how phases help you do that. TTRU Masters and TTRU Next Gen are both 2 programs that launch October 17th along with a new Anabolic Strength cycle in TTRU Aesthetics. He goes over the programs and what athletes can expect in the day to day as they join!
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While it sounds like Adrian may be justifying Draymond’s actions, he’s not. But the lesson remains the same, know the scenario, know where you are and where you are going in life and don’t pick battles or in this case fights you aren’t prepared for.
Today Adrian challenges you to change your expectations and your perspective on failure. It may surprise you.
Today Adrian jumps back on the mic excited for the announcement of our return! This season will be full of valued info to help you rise to new heights with your nutrition, training, mindset and of course the “daily rise” for motivation/ inspiration. - The daily rise - Conversations with Coach - Athlete to Athlete are all episode types to be on the watch for!
Today Adrian tunes in from Madison, onsite of the CrossFit Games to give us his last minute top 10 males. Who will it be that stands on top of the podium amongst the most decorated field of men that we have ever seen grace the competition floor at the CrossFit Games?
Today Adrian shares his top 10 prediction for the ladies and the why's behind them. With this as the topic we start to get into all kinds of side conversations but all serve the greater purpose of what makes athletes have the potential to finish in such a position!
Today Adrian shares what has been going on leading up to the CrossFit Games, why this year is special, what his role will be at the Games. And he also dives into the difference between Adrian Bozman and Dave Castro and what we can expect with him programming! Be sure to tune in for episode 283 where the Top 10 picks start rolling in, and why!
Today we have Kristi O'Connell on the pod! This is a soon to be 7th time CrossFit Games athlete that has gotten there in many ways! She's been on a team, she's been an individual and she has also qualified through the last chance opportunity last season. Kristi is a vet and talks about how her journey with training has transformed, how she balances life and competing with her Husband/ Coach/ Mr.Mcguyver Patrick O'Connell. She even opens up about getting new assistance this year from Kristin Holte whom shares many qualities as an athlete to Kristi O. and has helped her highlight some of her strengths and minimize her weaknesses.
We had experienced a bit of a lag on Kristi's end and it created some spotty audio at times. We are doing what we can to clean up and bring you guys the best episodes possible.
Keep rising.
Today Adrian is back for another Daily Rise! You won't want to skip this one as he dives into the biggest obstacle for most of his clients and athletes. Many have amazing visions and dreams and aspirations but few are willing to leave their current training, nutrition or lifestyle in the past. You can't become something greater by remaining who you are.
Today Adrian sat down just hours before the announcement of Phil Toon's positive drug test announcement. As the two had the interview the only thing that caught Adrian off guard was simply the technical difficulties they had while recording. This interview is straight up about not just training and competing at the CrossFit Games but how Phil had in mind to go and contend for a top spot. Take note as Adrian addresses his thoughts on Phil's test results and his personal opinion from what he knows about him and the team around him. No matter how you feel, we just lost a shot to see one of the fittest dudes out there go and compete. Let's hope changes can happen from within our community to make these positive drug tests few and far between and make 2022 a year the athletes transformed their intentionality behind what they put in their bodies.
The interview jumps around just a touch due to some recording issues from internet limitation on Phil's end. We apologize.
Today Adrian is back to one of his passions which is to inspire and educate. This is a version of the podcast called the "Daily Rise" where we offer short format time domains that help inspire you to action in your own life. These subjects range from health, mental focus, performance, competition and even business and leadership. Enjoy today as Adrian shares about the "long game".
This interview Adrian Conway sits down with Arielle Loewen to discuss her dominance on the CrossFit Games LCQ. They discuss her start in the sport, her untraditional methods of training and also how her journey is so very different from many other females at the top of the sport. This year Arielle has her sights set on a better than 14th place finish at the CrossFit Games and in the episode she shares how she's doing to do it.
Today Adrian sits down with Travis Mayer. The 8x CrossFit Games qualifier that is a father of 4, Husband, affiliate owner and coach. Travis has finished as high as 10th at the CrossFit Games and has his sights on this year being his best year yet! He and his Coach Max El Hag have been together for 10 seasons now and have experimented, tweaked, changed, adapted and overcome many obstacles together. This long term relationship between a coach and athlete is one that we find as rare in our space today, so we find it refreshing. Together along with Travis' mindset coach, they hope to accomplish something they have never accomplished together and that is to stand on top of the Podium in Madison, Wisconsin this year at the Crossfit Games.
Today Adrian talks about all the drama and the final standings that stemmed from week 4 of the CrossFit Games Semi Finals. Strength in Depth, Copa Sur, and the Atlas games all had unique story lines with some very recognizable faces from Emma Lawson, Paige Powers, Pat Vellner, Jeff Adler, Gui Malheiros, Jonne Koski, Willy Georges, Katrin Davidsdottir, Sam Briggs, and more!
Today Adrian breaks down the final week of Semi Finals! Atlas Games, Strength in Depth and Copa Sur all go down in just hours to see who will be some of the final athletes to punch their ticket to the CrossFit Games 2022. We've got young bucks like Emma Lawson, Freya Moosbrugger, Paige Powers, and of course Guilherme Malheiros, vets like Pat Vellner, Jeff Adler and Alex Vigneault all throwing down and unfortunately not enough spots to go around! Let's see what kind of tests they face this weekend!
Today Adrian takes a dive into summarizing this weeks outcomes and the drama around them! Who is going to the CrossFit Games? What's up with Chandler Smith? Phil Toon is the real deal, Brent Fikowski is still the professor, Mal O'brien is a killer and she let us know, Emily Rolfe did exactly what she needed to do! And, is CrossFit preferential for short athletes? We've joked about it a lot in previous years and we know the movements do favor a particular body type, but this weekend with Matt D'lugos finishing only a few points out from the CrossFit Games makes you wonder, is a standard height for the rig and rings fair?
Today Adrian dives into the CrossFit Games Semi Finals programming review week 3! This weekend we will see the Granite Games and the Far East Throwdown. The workouts are tough and there is a lot to be covered. Adrian has a lot of feedback about the Far East throwdown, take a look at the programming before you listen and see if you can tell what he will have a problem with! We get to see athletes like Chanlder Smith, Sam Kwant, Brent Fikowski, Emily Rolfe, Dani Speegle, Mal Obrien, Matt Dlugos, Sydney Wells, and Anthony Davis all take the floor!
Today Adrian sits down with Jeff Adler. Jeff has won the CrossFit Games CrossFit Open in 2021, finished as high as 5th at the CrossFit Games and has competed in the sport since 2016. Now into year 7 he is focused on strengthening weakness, refining the efficiency of his training and is poised to shoot for a top 5 spot this year at the 2022 CrossFit Games. But first, his aim is to win the Atlas Games that take place in just about 1 week where he'll be there going head to head with other vets such as Pat Vellner, Alex Vigneault and more!
Today Adrian dives into week 2 of the CrossFit Games Semi finals recap! He talks through the Fittest in Capetown and the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Championship. There are story lines all across these 2 events from Dallin Pepper punching his first ticket in the open division, dominance from Daniel Brandon, Brooke Wells going back just months after Tommy Johns surgery, Saxon Panchik looking like he's got a new PRVN mentality and much much more.
Today Adrian and Michele Letendre have a bit of a coach to coach conversation! She goes through her history in the sport of CrossFit, how she started, her history as a water polo player and many of the lessons that she got from those years and of course her career as a CrossFit Games athlete. She then discusses how she began as a coach and how it may not be as you expected! She asked Pat Vellner after already finishing on the podium if she could help oversee his training and assist in his journey, this forced Michele into a very professional role right out of the gate! And we can personally say from watching that she has done pretty darn well! You'll enjoy this episode if you are a coach or an athlete as Michele also talks about some of her biggest influences in programming and how she has taken from many to make her own flavor.
Today Adrian and Freya talk about what got her into CrossFit, which may surprise some of you as she admittedly got in the training just to compete! She discusses her experiences as a young athlete and how shes learned many lessons in her few short years in the sport of CrossFit. She also talks about not being able to compete in person until Wodapolooza this past year in Miami where she took 10th in a stacked field of ladies. Now she finds herself under the tuteledge of Michele Letrende and rubbing shoulders with some of the fittest athletes in CrossFit Games history, specificaly in Pat Vellner and what that is like for her. Freya has big intentions this year, and she doesn't hold back in sharing them with us today. She's focused and ready for her opportunity at the Atlas games in just a short time.
Adrian sits down with the young up and comer Paige Powers. She talks about making the jump from gymnastics to CrossFit and how it became a love she couldn't deny. She quickly understood her potential in the sport and made it to the CrossFit Games 2 times as a teen athlete. She really missed out on her opportunity take the crown during the Covid year of 2020, and since has been pursuing the CrossFit Games in the Open Female division. Last year she finished in 21st place at the Granite Games but has used that as a great source of motivation for the 2022 season. She is throwing down at the Atlas Games in just 2 weeks and is going to take a top 5 spot with no other intention, she's there to win.
Today Adrian runs through the individual events for the CrossFit Games Semi Finals that take place this weekend, The Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge and The Fittest in Capetown. He breaks down the 4 workouts that came from each competition team and what he thinks is good and has a place and even what he thinks could or should potentially be removed. With names like Danielle Brandon, Brooke Wells, Noah Ohlsen, Saxon Panchik, Dallin Pepper, Cole Sager, Tyler Christophel , Jake Marconi, Logan collins, Kyra Milligan and more......it is about to be quite the show!
Today Adrian chats with Luke Parker about his origins in Crossfit as a sport and how he found himself in Cookeville training under the tutelage of Rich Froning the fittest man in History. Luke has made his way from the guidance of Training Think Tank, training with athletes like Travis Mayer and Noah Ohlsen on a regular basis to now being surrounded by the Mayhem, potentially the fittest training community on earth. Luke talks about the environment in the barn on a regular basis, a conversation he had with Rich that inspired him to go team and how Independence was ultimately put together for this years 2022 CrossFit Games. The team has big goals and won't be settling for anything else than on top of the podium beside Mayhem Freedom in Madison. Their journey really begins this week at the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge.
Adrian and Alison Scudds sit down to talk about her journey to become a CrossFit Games athlete for the first time on the individual side. She has been to the Games on a team in 2019 and has several close calls from 7th place to 9th place at regionals/ Semi Finals. Ali has been lead by renowned coaches from across the competitive space with Nick Fowler at Brute Strength to now Justin Colter with Underdog Athletics. She nows lives in Las Vegas and trains with the likes of Matt Dlugos, Bethany Shadburne, Danielle Brandon, Kari Pearce and many more. Ali describes the environment as exactly what she's been hoping for and thinks it will be the catalyst to success this year. Ironically enough, success for her may be different than you imagine, take a listen and find out what will define her journey when it is said and done!
Today Adrian sits down to interview CrossFit Games hopeful Matt Dlugos of Underdog Athletics. Matt shares his athletic background, when Crossfit became more than just training for him, his move to Las Vegas to join the likes of Bethany Shadburne, Ali Scudds, Danielle Brandon, Tola Morakinyo, and Kari Pearce. Matt is preparing to throwdown at the Granite Games in just a few weeks and is hopeful to battle for a podium spot against athletes like Brent Fikowski, Chandler Smith and more.
We experienced some audio issues amidst the interview from Matt's end and have a touch of static. We are aware and have presented the best product we can for this interview.
DTP (Dan the Producer) and Adrian sit down and chat through the outcomes for each of the first weeks CrossFit Games Semi Finals! They talk through the drama, some miscue's, some let downs and some astounding performances across the world. The lowlands CrossFit Throwdown, the Syndicate Crown and the Torian Pro kicked off a heck of a semi finals season and we can't wait to give you more reviews and breakdowns throughout!
Today Adrian interviews Dallin Pepper aka "The Young Blood". Dallin was a 3x Crossfit Games Champion as a teen. Their relationship goes way back to 2017 when Adrian had a chance to meet Dallin, see him train and interact with him for 3 days in Salt Lake City at the FNX facility during a Brute Strength camp. Dallin loved every minute, the team saw tremendous potential in Dallin and the connection was made! Dallin shares about starting up with his Coach Matt Torres and how their relationship and training has adapted and evolved, the ways he's focused on making 2022 his year to punch a tick at the CrossFit Games as an individual and his thoughts on the Mid Atlantic Championship where this will all go down! After being just a few points shy of qualifying for the Games last year, Dallin has moved to Florida with his Wife to be a full-time athlete and has doubled down on his goals. Won't be long until we watch it all pay off. He's just getting started.
Today the crew sits down with one of the fittest men in history, Pat Vellner. They discuss some of the unique traits that make Pat different in the sport and how he's been able to remain a top competitor each year. They talk about what has been different about 2022, why Pat chooses to have a career while he competes, how his training has evolved with his Coach Michelle Letendre and why this is going to be his year to wear the crown "The Fittest on earth". One thing that is clear, Pat's mind and personality are clear traits that have offered a large advantage to him over his years and the reason that after 7 seasons at the top of the sport he is still loving every day. Will this be his year at the top of the podium?
Adrian dives into the Lowlands CrossFit Semi Final programming today! Talks all 6 individual events and all 6 team events. This is a stacked semi final from individuals to teams and will be a well rounded test of fitness. Tune in and if you get a chance, weigh in with your opinion or drop us some feedback!
Today Adrian has a solo review of the Torian Pro CrossFit Games Semi Final. He talks through the individual and team events workout by workout and what he likes about each or would like to see change. All in all, he has a favorable opinion about the programming. The flow, the variance of planes of movement, the loading, the time domains, the work to rest intervals and even the the sequencing for teams and the demand we see on both their fitness and team work.
Today Adrian jumps in on a conversation surrounding the programming we see from the Syndicate Crown Semi-Final. Ben Smith and his camp had some pretty negative feedback about the events and Adrian weighs in on what they shared and whether he agrees or not. Should workouts create separation of the field? Or can the athletes do that with their capacity? Is there too much squatting? Are the movements included and loads we see redundant? Will the fittest make it through? Many people will have opinions on the tests that exist, but the bottom line is that the athletes must prove their fitness and earn their shot to compete for a chance to be the "Fittest on earth".
Athlete to athlete, Adrian and Christine discuss her 2021 season, her disappointments, let downs, struggles, and new found perspective it created for 2022. Christine's mindset and attitude toward training and competing has evolved over the last year and she even shares some not so public knowledge about this past off season and even some limitations she experienced last year during the Semi finals after missing out on the CrossFit Games by just 1 qualifying spot. They also touch on her training, the balance her and Jared have between Husband and Wife with also being Coach and Athlete.
In this episode Adrian explains what is new in his life, all things FNX, Coaching and most importantly new opportunities with the CrossFit Games. He reveals his new role of service for the CrossFit Games and the opportunities that has provided. Adrian introduces our new format called Athlete to Athlete and explains its importance and purpose throughout the CrossFit Games season and why he hopes his perspective and interaction with the athletes will provide a new and unique experience for you as a listener! Rise and Poders....we're baaaaaaack!
Today Adrian keeps it 💯 as usual. For this one, he may have to be the “bad guy”, he’ll take it.
Today Adrian discusses the freedom found in discomfort, challenge, or set back. We can find further freedom through our fire! 🔥
Today we explore the power of our personal presence. What fires your presence do to your surroundings?
This topic came on Adrian’s mind as he discussed Tom Brady yesterday and his intentions with coming back to football. How much is enough for you? How will you know?
Today Adrian shares concerns for Mr.Brady. We perceive this return to football as a need to compete, but is Tom Brady simply lacking real purpose elsewhere in his life?
Today Adrian explains that while knowledge can lead to power and awareness, it’s something else that leads to real change.
Today Adrian talks to current topics of gas prices, war in Ukraine and more. Consider personally are you helping? Or are you just pointing?
Today Adrian reminds us to continue to pursue our dreams. Even when you don’t see progress, it doesn’t mean you aren’t making it. Don’t quit.
A quote from Sweetness himself, Walter Payton. How does it apply to your situation or your life? Today Adrian challenges to use this quote as a foundation for our mindset.
Today Adrian describes the difference between making the choice that feels right vs. the choice that IS right. How will we know??
Today Adrian talks about the power being known. The value of our presence is important, it creates self awareness and confidence. At the time he had no idea this is what was being taught by his Mama, you won’t want to miss this story.
Today Adrian revisits a topic he frequents with everyone close to him. You are what you consume food, entertainment, language, the presence of the company you keep ect.
Today Adrian explores a quite often used but mislabeled and even misunderstood. Intentionality is everything.
Today Adrian talks a lot about the CrossFit Games Open and specifically what can happen to athletes if they care too much about the leaderboard.
Today Adrian talks about a common saying that we or others tend to use that could do much more harm than we realize. Words matter.
Today Adrian challenges us as a community to focus on and celebrate our small victories! This is a key to staying in any fight for the long haul!
Today Adrian shares a message that he saw on Joe Rogan’s Instagram post! Although it was simply a quote the depth was surprising and the overall application to anyones life!
Today Adrian describes the detriment of “worry”, especially when we may not even know what we are worried about!
Today Adrian explores what it means to be addicted to the process and why we all should be striving to be addicted to ours!!
“There is no such as a life that’s better than yours, no such thing as a life that’s better than yours, no such thing as a life that’s better than yours, no such thing, no such thing.” - J.Cole
Today Adrian talks about joys and also the struggles social media can often give us. The challenge is simple, you’ll want to tune in to today and share it with your friends and family.
Today Adrian covers an aspect of greatness that we all saw if you watch the Super Bowl a few nights ago. Cooper Kupp came up clutch for his team and there are many things we can learn by observing an imitating such a feat! How can you be your best when it’s asked of you?
Today Adrian addressed the fact that he is back to coaching! His return to the floor isn’t just about teaching, but learning. Today he shared what he’s seen in his short stint back.
Today we make a comeback. Thank you for the requests! This community pulled me back. 💪🏽❤️
Today Adrian speaks about how quick we are to judge, get angry and even be rude with others when we have no idea what their life or day entails.
Today Adrian describes some unique firsts he’s had through the month of October and how he’s been prepping for them his whole life!
Today Adrian shows gratitude for you and me and all of our scars and differences. It’s what makes us all uniquely us.
Today Adrian discusses how we will all be called to lead at some point. And he walks us through 2 key attributes that we must have in order to be ready.
Today Adrian talks about a startling pile he recently heard that shared the citizens of Utah’s greatest fear. Can you guess what it is?
Today Adrian sheds some light on an often overlooked reality. Our inability to to present and be grateful can actually hold us back from celebrating and recognizing progress in any journey that we have. Today we listen as Adrian reminds to apply this balance between hunger and being content.
Today Adrian goes in on the fallacies surrounding male strength, both emotional and physical. We all need support, we all need help and we will have weak moments, it's never a matter of if only a matter of when. Will you be supported and will you be prepared when life throws you a curveball? After today's episode you will be.
Today Adrian dives into "self entitlement", it's a hard reality pill to swallow. He discusses raising a 4 year old and teach him that the whole world doesn't evolve around him and yet he's not realized it's just as hard to teach a 35 year old the same lesson. Are you one of those adults who struggle with this perspective? We all are to some degree and this episode is for all of us.
Today Adrian explores the general "hustle" culture and discusses how it can be a trap for the best of us. We are often caught up in going, working and doing and disregard quality, slowness, meditation and rest. Adrian makes sure today we have the balanced perspective.
Today Adrian shares about the importance of who you surround yourself with. Are you being pushed? Are you being challenged? Are you being lead in a positive direction? This will apply to any area of your life and much further than the boundaries of the gym.
Today Adrian talks about being unique and indispensable not just professionally and in the work place but also at home!
Today Adrian discusses a common topic of discussion on perspective. The quote that is of subject is "Do you see the glass as half full or half empty?", and Adrian takes us on a more unique idea, one you've likely never discussed out loud.
Today Adrian explores a quote that resonates with us strongly. We often discuss discipline on this podcast and recognize it's importance, but we often recognize how difficult it can be at times. We understand how the pain of discipline is a hard right choice over the easy wrong choice of regret, which can often and most times be more painful. Today, we reflect on that choice alone. Choose pain or choose regret.
Today Adrian shares a quote that talks about the magic of our imagination and the magic of story telling. To be specific, he talks about how "fairytales" are much more than just fictional stories to entertain children while they are young, but examples of how situations in our lives tend to play out. If you are willing to imagine, listen and learn, this one will change you.
Today Adrian shares a quote from May Kay, the legend business owner and boss lady CEO! He dives into her words and the meaning behind them and how we can take direct action on what she has to say in order to change our lives.
Today Adrian sums up his first marathon experience and it came with just more than sore legs!
Today Adrian opens up about being a bit fearful and nervous for his race tomorrow! He will embark on his very first marathon a whopping 26.2 miles! It may. not seem like much to many, but for a guy who is 200 + lb. and never having run more than 12 miles at once before the start of the prep, it was a terrifying choice. He shares the things he's learned and the value it can bring you to follow in his footsteps. No, not by signing up for a marathon specifically but by signing up for something that SCARES YOU!
Today Adrian shares about a social media post he saw and shared this past week. The post was about coaching and how exposing children to tough feedback, and challenging situations in sports at a young age makes them be successful adults in the future. He speaks to this truth and why as adults we need to be reminded of the same lesson.
Today Adrian dives into the importance of making hard right choices over easy wrong choices. He discusses the importance for us to develop the discipline and desire to make an effort in challenging ourselves to prepare for the hard times in life. Those who naturally are exposed to tough times become tough people. Those of us who don't have to experience tough times should choose to in order to develop the psyche to have success and happiness when life gives us those experiences without asking in advance.
Today Adrian challenges us to find and understand our purpose, what is it? He unveils that it isn't easy for anyone to find let alone really express and chase. One of the biggest limitations for many of us that we don't understand we are worthy or we are enough, enough to actually have a purpose to stand behind or drive forward or to achieve. Many of us wonder, " who am I to achieve something great?". Adrian shares a gospel song he recently felt very attached to that is called, "Jireh", he ties it in as it reminded him how much he recognizes that without anything, God is enough. As God created us in his image, each of us alone are enough, we need not achieve something great, we need not be the best speaker, we need not be the best athlete. We simply need to be the best us, we are enough.
Today Adrian is back to his ways of challenging us as listeners to not just listen, but act. He shares how he is about to embark on his very first marathon and how it is something he is actually fearful of. Adrian encourages us to understand that newness does that, scares us. And then he prompts us to do something new for the very first time in the next 8 weeks. The challenge could be something simple, complex, big or small, but intentionally try something new, and do them more often!
New changes in life. Busy summer. The CrossFit Games. Growing children, growing business. With all of this taking place Adrian is back! Episode 211 kicks off season 2 with catching up on life, family and fitness and then a quick charge on owning your identity and being who you are, not who people say you are!
Thanks for your patience, let's keep rising!
The more you do, the more you learn, the more you can apply. Don’t simply be a specialist.
Today Adrian talks about how important attitude and energy are in our daily lives, with some very specific examples.
Today Adrián explains the importance of making the second check mark on a list or the second “x” on the calendar! Momentum!
Today Adrian challenges us to think less about where we are going, and more about where we are.
Adrian gets high on a rant stool today. It’s not just about what you do, but where are your fruits?
Today Adrian explains how understanding who you are and where you want to be are the keys to achieving, everything!
Today Adrian explains how important it is to continue to wonder, dream and explore as adults. At least if we hope to be happy and successful.
Today Adrián shares what he seems as a minimum requirement for close friendships. It is something most overlook, it’ll keep you rising.
Today Adrian explores the balance of focus and play on our way to accomplishing our goals.
Today Adrian describes MAFU, what it means, and why you need to find true happiness and success in this life!!
In this episode Adrian talks about commonalities between high achievers. Spoiler alert, it leads back to their daily, boring routines.
Today Adrian challenges us to focus on the basics, more often. Focus on what’s directly in your control.
Today Adrian dives into overthinking. He shares from experience about how he’s had success not knowing what comes next vs. knowing all the right things to do but not doing them or acting too late.
Today Adrian shares what he thinks is the greatest a d overlooked aspect to success and opportunity.
Today we recognize those lost in service of our country. It’s not the same kind of holiday for everyone.
Today Adrian shares an insight he learned from Tim Grover, the personal trainer for Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
Today Adrian shares the difference in principles and precedents and living the difference.
Adrian describes situations and times in his life he was building his net worth by building a network he never anticipated.
Togetherness. Whether we share commonalities or differences we will go further the more we know and the more we are known by those we surround ourselves with.
Today Adrian talks about 3 characteristics that are essential not just to achieve our dreams, but to lead a happy life.
Today Adrian asks us to reflect the quality of character and work ethic and attitude of those we call friends.
Today Adrian speaks about the growth mindset and how those looking to rise actually seek challenge and feedback. Do you?
Today Adrian challenges us to rise above our past. Where we are from, who we are from, or what we’ve done, will not dictate our futures! If we don’t let them.
Today Adrian highlights the advantages of the “slow play”. Are you willing to work and wait? Are you willing to sacrifice without the attention or the immediate reward? If not, it becomes more clearly why success will evade you in today’s episode.
Today Adrian shares how his passion was resparked for competition, and why it’s the root of everything good going for him right now.
Today Adrian talks about our ability to seek joy and success and how they both pivot on how well we reinvent who we are....regularly.
Today Adrian tells about his success over the last 10 years, and how he can attribute it to being different than everyone else. He suggests you do the same.
Today Adrian talks about the importance of having people in your life, day to day to help you get where you want to go.
Today Adrian explores the topic of mental toughness and how it is often NOT what we think it is.
Today Adrian leads us through a reflection of a time we stood in the gap for another. This meditation is a prompt to recreate that moment again. To be human is to serve, to serve us to love.
Adrian gives us his best charge yet. Don’t miss out on today’s episode, share it someone who needs a kick in the butt!
Today Adrian shares an oldie but goodie with more truth than you may be ready to handle.
Today Adrian deters us from common thought. He encourages us to consider not the number of followers we have, but what kind.
Today Adrian talks about hard times, discomfort and challenging circumstances, and how when you face them....lean in!
Today Adrian encourages the mentality of choosing to kill something daily. No...not literally. Or.....🤷🏽♂️
Today Adrian explores how the rich or monetary free people he knows of live and invest their profits.
Today Adrian discusses the idea of “hump day” during the week. How we often give ourselves permission to struggle and how it matters what you say, and what you think.
Today Adrian explains how physical training effects the mind, the spirit and your life’s opportunities.
Today Adrian talks about how in the book if Luke we can examine that even Christ had fear of experiencing the cross. He uses this example as an assurance that we will have it to and can equally overcome it or use it to our advantage.
Today Adrian discusses how it is a trap to become to complacent in our roles. The goal in life is to never forget where you came from, and HOW you got to where you are. Stay scrappy friends!
Today Adrian gives an example of actions based around having the mindset of a winner or a whiner.
Today Adrian discusses the power of feedback and how it effects our present and future.
Today Adrian hits you with a classic motivational Monday. There is no shine without the grind!
Today Adrian discusses the fear or hesitation that becomes present as you get closer to what you want. Seek it!
Today Adrian talks openly about current changes for him, and how it is a part of life for all of us!
Today Adrian discuses the importance of timing in our choices, our preparation and our actions.
Today Adrian acknowledges that if you want to be something or someone great, then you already have to know you are.
Today Adrian discusses the importance of accountability and assessment in our day in and day out lives!
Today Adrian challenges us to be honest with ourselves. Do we really keep first things first? And if not, are they really our first things? Do we really put our family first? Then why does our career get the "best of us'? How about our relationship with God or our spiritual walk? Do you claim for it to be important and yet spend no time or minimal time focused toward it daily? So is it really important to you?
Today Adrian talks about how real momentum is and its roll in our lives. The biggest opportunities are missed when people find themselves coasting and not pushing the pace.
Today Adrian shares a scripture very close to his heart, that isn't just special but a life teaching verse. Whether you have read the bible, do read the bible or have no interest in it at all, today's lesson is one you should listen, and share. Philippians 4:8
Today Adrian reminisces on the days when the question, "What do you want to do today?" ran our lives! Ahh, the freedom we once had and the nostalgia those memories bring. But the truth is that, we still have those same freedoms and opportunities, we just choose to ignore them.
Today Adrian goes over what he learned from watching the 21.1 announcement and the CrossFit communities reaction!
Today Adrian goes over one of the biggest lessons that Matt O’keefe shared with him in episode 128! If you haven’t listened to the first interview of this podcast, go take a listen!
Today Adrian sits down with the agent of 5x CrossFit Games champ and many more, Matt O’keefe. These two discuss work ethic, vision, entrepreneurship, risk and reward and much more. Get to know how Matt got started in this industry and how it lead to being President it Loud and Live Entertainment. Oh...and find out what’s next for Mat Fraser and his team.
Today Adrian discusses the importance of our words, our language and our communication.
Today Adrian talks about the difficulties of taking the high road, and why we still have to choose it.
Today Adrian discusses the importance of being a finisher in life, in everything we do.
Today Adrian explores another commonly used phrase. Is knowledge power? Or is action power? Maybe both? You be the judge.
Today Adrian talks about a mindset of limitation and finite perspective and how we need to shift to something much different!
Success isn’t linear. Strength isn’t linear. Happiness isn’t linear. Today Adrian reminds us that the path we are on and the success we are seeking is t straight. So stop expecting it to be.
Today Adrian discusses a quote he recently heard from the “I Am Athlete” podcast. It struck a cord with him, strongly. It was an obvious lesson yet so directly put that he had to share it today! Take a listen to your mind right for a motivational Monday pep talk. Start your week right!
Today Adrian was late! Oh no. He’s slipping. Not quite. There was intention behind this later than normal published episode. Tune in to hear why!
Today Adrian explores a theory called “question lodging”. This is when we have a handful of questions lodged in our mind that essentially go on to define our true success. What kind of questions are you asking yourself?
Today Adrian dives into something he heard more recently on a podcast. Our first failed dream is where our life really starts. It’s not until then we have think, pivot, adapt and overcome. That moment and those moments in the future are what make us who we are!
Today Adrian eludes to our "softness" as a society being the means to our true unhappiness. We live so comfortably that we don't have to truly buckle down and focus with our backs to the wall. We don't have to be so caught up in the moment to moment that we can reflect on what we don't have, what we wish we did have and ways we continue to come up short of perfection. In an optimal world we have the skills to create the "back to the wall" mentality in our lives or circumstance so we can get on the offensive and fight for our lives.
Failure is a part of each our journey's. We will all fail to different levels, and through different experiences but we will ALL feel it. How will you use these times and challenges? Will you simply be a victim to your circumstance? Will you continue to grow? Or will just shut down and consider yourself a failure? Today Adrian explores using some of his biggest let downs as his greatest fuel and how you can do the same. Keep rising.
Today Adrian talks about something close to exactly what he is experiencing now in his company FNX. Leading is hard, and takes balance and intention. Do we need to foster a safe place? Service? Honesty and integrity? Yes all of the above but we also must push and foster a culture of production and outcome. How do we find the balance and what is the order? Take a listen.
Today Adrian discusses the design of the golf ball? Yes, the golf ball! Did you know it was originally designed in a perfect sphere? Well, that perfect figure or that perfect shape did not bode well for "control and optimization". Take a listen to today's episode to understand how our smallest imperfections and what make us unique are just the right ingredients for our future successes!
Today Adrian takes a deep dive and description into how vulnerability is now a super power. There may have been a time in history when men or leaders in general weren't supposed to be vulnerable or transparent if it ever made them look human, or "weak". But now we are at a point where honest truly is the best policy! People feel it, see it, understand it and can relate to "human" ups and downs. Those that are thriving in our society through sales, sports, leadership, coaching, even business at the highest level are being more vulnerable than ever. Are you?
Adrian recalls a lesson he once heard from Chris Hinshaw, one of the best endurance coaches in the game! Chris shared that while all competitors in a race of any kind will experience pain and discomfort, the leader is free from the suffering of the rest of the group. To lead you know you set the tone, to lead you get to win the race, but to follow you are victim to the leaders pace, you don't reap the same reward and you aren't just hurting you are suffering. While we all face discomfort, do you want to suffer or lead?
Have you ever seen the picture of a "worker" tirelessly digging? As they dig they cover great ground but then the picture depicts them stopping just inches from the treasure, the water, the oil, whatever the "goal" was? This happens more common in our world and our personal lives than we will ever hope to recognize. We put in work, sometimes a lot, sometimes a little and then stop just shy of our breakthrough......just.keep.going!
Revenge is sweet and today it is served to the audience as a "peace sign" hand gesture that we all saw in the Superbowl last weekend! Today Adrian dives into the context of Antoine Winfield Jr. and the Cheetah, Mr. Tyreek Hill getting into a battle of gestures and where it all came from. The message today is really about how powerful we can be when finding the proper sources of motivation and using them in a way to create advantage.
Today Adrian covers a history about Garrett Morgan. A Black inventor of a unique hair product, an invention that made the car "clutch" more smooth and most popularly known for the design of the modern traffic light. Morgan is unique through how he found he success but also common in what allowed him to do so. We need freedom to create in order to do something great, do you have that freedom in your life?
Today Adrian shares a message that should be echoed from the rooftops especially to the next generation! He talks about how our differences are what make us unique, make us beautiful and make us who we are. Yet, for some reason we often shrink back from sharing our differences and don't highlight them as much as we should. When successful companies try to "brand" themselves they do so highlighting their differences, not their similarities. We should truly live our lives with this same intention. Be different, more.
Today Adrian shares a well known quote from Malcolm X that challenges us to have less preference. The quote highlights the value of having a neutral perspective until all the information is presented. It is very easy today to lean heavy right, or lean heavy left, everyone thinks they must have a "side" or an allegiance. What if we all simply supported what was "right" and what was "just" no matter who or no matter which side it favored?
So many of us get caught up in focusing on what we cannot control, what we cannot do, things we do not have! But today Adrian gives us a motivational Monday perspective and encourages us to wake up and focus on the things we can control, the things we can do, and the things we do have!
Today Adrian covers a multitude of specialists that can aid you in any specific area of your life. There are many coaches out there, many leaders out there and many people giving all kinds of advice....both good and bad! But difference between people who coach or lead in any capacity is that a good one will change a specific skillset or change a specific focus and a great coach will change your life.
Today Adrian dives deep into history and highlights the legendary Harriet Tubman. He discusses the highlights of her pursuing her own freedom not to live a life for herself and convenance but only to go back and free those whom didn't even know they were slaves. She freed those who couldn't free themselves and also brought to the light many harsh truth's to those who had been living in the darkness of their reality. Not everyone chose to follow her, but she tried none the less. What are you serving today? What are you a slave to? And what do you serve that you are unaware of? We are all serving something, make sure you are serving what you stand for.
Today Adrian goes in on the common glamorization of "the grind". He hits a few points on the fact that hours in the gym, days at the work place or hours with your family doesn't mean that any of those things are done with quality. He challenges us to ask ourselves what is our intention? How present are we? And are we being singularly focused while working at those tasks?
Today Adrian discusses how we innately chase pleasure and shrink back from pain. The ironic thing is what he explains how pain, loss or setback is our greatest teacher! He challenges us to reflect back on those moments in our lives and how they've created new energies, focuses and momentum in different ways.
Today Adrian kicks off the new century mark with an MLK quote! With it being a Monday, episode 101 AND the first day of Black History Month this episode hits all the points we ought to be paying attention to.
In today's episode Adrian reaffirms why he started this podcast to begin with. The aim is to educate, inspire and entertain us as listeners to be something more and rise up above the mundane expectations of the world we live in. The reason this show exists is to spur along greatness in each of us. Adrian also hints at some exciting things to come in the next 100 episodes, so please listen, take action and make some suggestions of your own!
Adrian reflects today on our role in our life, we are the producers! We get to have the final say in what is said, what actions are taken and ultimately the path of our journey. We sometimes tend to forget that we are the captains of this ship and that we have those rights and abilities. Don't fall victim to your environment, thoughts or the expectations of others around you. Create a vision, write a story and stick to your script!
Today Adrian shares a story about hearing "Curiosity kills the cat" quite a bit growing up. His Father would use the saying to deter his thoughts from things that may act as a distraction through his teenage years. While the teaching has some absolute worth in this way, it seems to fizzle out of value as we reach adulthood. Are you curious? Do you ask a lot of questions or do you just accept things for how they seem or how they are? Some of the most successful people in the world today are in fact the most curious.......be it.
Today Adrian asks the listener to stop, breathe, listen and reflect. This message is to the whole community of listeners that ranges from high achievers to folks that are really struggling right now. The whole point is to reflect on where you've been, how you've gotten here and to realize that where ever "here" is, that you won't be there for long!
We lost an episode this week. This was originally going to be Tuesday's episode but here we are! And it will not disappoint. Adrian dives into some of the things he has used in his past to catapult him to new opportunities. The key theme is that someones routine may seem bulletproof, but they are only practicing the obvious things. Take some inventory today and this week and see what needs to be added or taken away from your routine in order for you to have greater success in your life!
Today Adrian shares a quote from Albert Einstein that challenges the listener to listen to their inward voices. What are the momentary conversations that are taking place in our heads? What do we say? What do we feel? How do we respond? Do negative thoughts take you captive? Do you feel like the victim in every situation? If so, you are not alone. But today we get to recognize that those feelings and those conversations and those beliefs can be changed. Positive self talk, affirmations, new beliefs, and new expectations are all ways to take back control of our mind, our body and eventually our lives.
Today Adrian brings to light the essence of competition. Yes, it can be productive, it can be motivating but it can also be paralyzing. To constantly be in battle with someone other than yourself will become exhausting. To always focus on winning and not betterment of oneself will leave your journey more stressful than it is fruitful. Today we will fight to view our peers as motivators and ourselves as your greatest competition. You vs. you.
Adrian shares his experiences of playing D1 college football and seeing walk-on's come onto the team each semester. Some stayed, some left, others thrived and earned a starting position and their own scholarship. How can we apply the same approach that the successful walk-on's used? Today we are encouraged to find our goals and go and take them.
Today Adrian shares a very common quote about leadership, but with a twist. He challenges the original meaning of the quote, shares some personal stories and challenges us to lead by example, not simply with our words.
Today Adrian pays homage to Martin Luther King Jr. He recognizes his own admiration for him and ties in how it effects everything he does and who he has become throughout his life. He then goes to challengen the audience not to be "watered down" by the words or thoughts of others just like MLK refused to do. At times we can each be willing to compromise our own beliefs or opinions in order to be more accepted by those around us, don't relent.
In today's episode Adrian shares a quote that is meant to encourage, give hope, set our eyes on something higher and to trust that brighter days are still to come! The challenge that he puts out to you as a listener is for this message not to stop here, but to simply get started. Go, share, encourage, inspire and let today's episode spark your fire to be a spark for someone else's light.
Today Adrian speaks on one of his favorite attributes to train and to practice, doing one thing at a time. He discusses how this is one of the most overlooked qualities of successful humans, entrepenuers, parents, athletes and the list goes on. Doing one thing at at time and giving that one thing your full attention and proper intensity is what will allow you to reach new levels of success. To put it simple, be where your feet are.
Today Adrian gets real about the process and the journey to any goal. While we will have our sights set on the highest achievements in business, in competition, in sports, or in life, we won't be perfect. Our aim isn't to be 10/10, but if we can get a few 10/10's and rely heavily on our ability to perform 9/10 on a regular basis we will be on our way to achieving some amazing things!
Today Adrian discusses a topic on winning and losing. In our society we get so caught up in protecting the hearts of our children we miss out on the real chance to help them cope, to deal to lose. In life, as Adrian says in today's episode, we will lose more than we win. It is important to learn how it feels, learn how to deal with it and learn how to overcome the set backs before they actually have real life consequences.
Adrian shares a valuable objective he tries to seek often. Doing something that scares you on a regular basis is hardly something you hear people discuss, but successful people are doing it and at a high rate. Today Adrian talks about why those that are successful are those willing to take more chances.
Today Adrian spits that fire about growth! We all say we want to level up our lives, we all say we want to have more muscle or lose some body fat but, do we really want to put in the work? If you are listening today from Rise 45 then you know you are tired and sore and a little beat down. Well, Coach Conway says, "Good. It's what you deserve! If it were easy, everyone would do it."
Today Adrian explores a commonly talked about topic in morning routines. He then challenges that the most important routine of your day doesn't happen in the morning, it happens at night. Your personal sleep hygiene and what you do prior to bed is what effects your hormones, energy, focus and physical performance of the day to follow.
Today Adrian challenges the audience to "dream". Not to dream about next month, or next year but 3 or 5 years from now. A time at which you hope to visualize and create the perfect day scenario. This drill that he talks through is a certain way to build expectations that will become direct actions in your life. In order to be where you want to be 5 years from now, you have to start living like that now.
Today Adrian hits the nail on the head when referencing the journey. "Take your time, it takes time." is something Adrian has said before on this show and is something he stands firmly by. No you haven't lost a few inches yet, or gained 7 pounds of muscle, but you are creating the habits, routines and disciplines that will. Settle in to the "new" and begin to identify with the new choices you are making as "who you are". And remember, nothing worth having is gifted over night.
Today is day 1 of the #Rise45 challenge that Adrian is hosting with FNX! It is a challenge that is designed to change the current habits and disciplines by the participants to foster and healthier and happier lifestyle. This podcast will coincide with much of the challenge through the next 45 days to inspire consistent action by those taking part in it. Today Adrian hits on something that we have all heard at one point when referencing success or chasing greatness, "It's not that simple". But he stands firm in his position that the statement is false and it is always false. It is as simple as this, if you try you may achieve it, if you never get started by believing things like "it's not that simple" then you'll never achieve it or much of anything else.
Today Adrian speaks challenges the audience to make 2021 a year like no other. Aside from setting audacious goals, correcting mistakes we have made in 2020 and also doing some inventory of our inner friends circle, we must invest in ourselves. This means spending time each and everyday in self enrichment, reading books, praying, meditating but creating the opportunity for growth. This is the key to happiness and eventually to our success.
Today Adrian addresses one last "must do" in order for us to have a successful 2021. In previous episodes he has addressed reflecting and even goal setting and establishing our "why" but today it's about something different. It is about who you surround yourself with. He challenges us to do some inventory on our friends circle and to make sure we are surrounding ourselves with people who help us rise up!
Today Adrian questions the listeners with something that we should all be asking ourselves doing into the new year. 2021 is something we are all looking forward to, we have new visions, aspirations and new goals, but why do we want them? Really, what is our "why"? Today we learn how to discover it and why it's so important.
Today Adrian talks about what 2020 was to him and how he learned more in this year than any other year. In the episode he encourages us as listeners to explore what those lessons were for each of us. The heartache we faced, the challenges that came and even the losses that we experienced all create opportunities for us to be better in the future. In business, relationships and our personal health journey's setbacks can be the catalyst for our future success.
Today Adrian challenges you as a listener to identify the things in your life that spike your heart rate, give you butterflies and keep you up at night....and be thankful for them. To feel these things allows us to understand we are alive and an opportunity to rise to whatever that challenge may be. Pressure is a privilege, don't forge it.
Merry Christmas from the Conway's! This is a special day for most of the world even if you don't perceive it as a religious holiday. How is your faith? Has 2020 minimized it? Do you have faith in your God? How about our society? How about yourself? If you find yourself running low or close to "E" then this episode is for you!
Today Adrian discusses memories from childhood around the anticipation of Christmas eve! While it has created some amazing memories, in the large scope the joy was so short lived. One night, one morning, a few hours.....for the year long anticipation. This is how we are programmed to even live our adult lives. We have to be more present and have a greater ability to "enjoy the now". How are you doing at enjoying the process or the journey? 2020 introduced a whole new level of anticipation as we all sit and wait for the "old normal" to return, but will we ever have it back?
Today Adrian brings up the topic of being a self motivator. There are times when some of the greatest in any field of work, expertise or sport have created a chip on their shoulder to help them be successful. How are you at doing this? Do you do it naturally? Are you motivated by others doubting you? Not having the same opportunities as others? Or are you simply motivated by winning alone?
Have you ever heard that quote, "Scared money don't make money"? Today Adrian discusses not just how that applies to our finances and building wealth but also to our daily actions and our dreams! Do your actions that you take daily really reflect what you hope to achieve?
Adrian shares a shocking statistic today that correlates with being willing to fail more often or fail faster on your way to success. Did you know that over half of the NFL's tackles in each season are made by a player who was already knocked to the ground during that particular play? Don't give up, don't relent, keep fighting to make things happen, it always pays off.
Today Adrian reveals the secret to his success in athletics, coaching, finance and relationships! Be coachable, open your ears, open your eyes and be ready to change the way you do everything in order to have anything. Those most successful people around us currently and in history books are those that are most coachable.
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Today Adrian discusses common ways he sees people become complacent! In relationships, in careers with their health, it is those people who take these things for granted who lose them. Recognize that you don't own anything, that everything is fleeting and that it takes constant focus and effort to create something special.
Today's episode has a common theme of ownership. Be authentically you, that is the key to happiness and fulfillment. Don't cling to what others do or others say too tightly without making them your own convictions. Adrian challenges the audience today to search their own hearts, find their own truths and apply them to their lives how they desire in the absence of caring what others may think!
Today Adrian shares his secret to chasing his dreams and controlling his own destiny. It has less to do with his actions and more to do with his personal expectations. How we personally define success is the true limiter in whether we ever achieve it or not.
Adrian challenges every listener to reach out to someone they are close with and get some feedback! Ask someone around you how you are doing at your job, your relationship, as a human in general and maybe some areas you could grow in. It is a scary thing to do, but one of the most rewarding things and also most direct ways to seek growth. If you want to be successful in life, as an entrepreneur, a spouse, a coach, an athlete, at anything then you need to know how you are doing and where you must improve.
Today Adrian shares a play that got him compliments from every D1 school that recruited him. It wasn't a play where he scored a touchdown, had a tackle for a loss, interception, caught a pass, made a ridiculous move and forced several missed tackles....none of those things. This was a play simply exhibiting the inability to be defeated, stubbornness and the willingness to sell out. This attitude is what you are missing to make your dreams a reality.
Today Adrian discusses a conversation that he had with his brother Dan Hooper. It was a topic that resonated strongly with him about those who are only committed to something to be a part of the gang or team or just to fit in. Versus the ones who aim to chase something because it is truly what they believe in, stand for and know is true. Who would you be in this circumstance or example? Are you one to go with the flow or can you stand alone for your convictions and beliefs?
Today Adrian talks about the struggles of regret. He mentions the two forms appearing as the things we "have done" vs. the things we "haven't done" and how often the ladder is the one that stings the most. The overall lesson here is that we will each do things that we wish we could change but that our goal should be to minimize the amount of things we regret for "not doing" throughout our lives.
Today Adrian talks specifically about the value of education. He dives into that yes, there is value in being taught by others but the true value in education is what you can teach yourself. Find a passion and make it a career by learning as much as you can from mentors, coaches and others in or previously in the field of expertise.
Today Adrian addresses a question he is asked often, "When should will I know the time is right to chase my dream job or dreams?". He talks directly about how that situation is dependent upon each situation. Do you have a family to support? Does your dream wake up early and keep you up late? Are you already working toward something monetary? He also suggests a separate idea of understanding that all of our passions will not be a means to provide for ourselves and others.
Adrian challenges listeners today to simply sit, close their eyes and day dream, and do it often. We don't wonder, we don't dream and therefore we don't accomplish what the world has to offer us. Remember as a child when you had big aspirations to change the world? Where did they go? You were sidetracked by paying the bills and being an adult. You can still achieve greatness and change the world but you have to see it in order to be it. And to see it, you first have to dream it.
Today Adrian discusses how the world often gives up on the year sometime in November. You know how it goes, Thanksgiving comes and then all of a sudden people just do what they need to do in order to get by. Everyone is distracted by Christmas and New Years parties when they could be focused on crushing this final month of the year. Whether you have had success or many failures and let downs, the year isn't over yet, rise up.
Today Adrian hits everyone, including himself, with straight FACTS. We hold our phones too much, we use our phones too much and we are not consciously aware of the negative effects it is creating. Put down your phone and be where you are. Put down your phone and create more memories. Put down your phone and look someone in the eyes. Put down your phone and look up for something greater. Our phones bring us much joy, but they can also steal more than we realize. Please share today's episode with others.
Today Adrian touches on a hard truth. Life simply isn't fair. We won't always reap the great results from our hardwork, we won't always move up the ladder at work due to our commitment, integrity and honesty. And luckily, we won't always have to pay for our wrongs. Life isn't fair and we don't always get what we deserve. Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder today. We all do from time to time.
In today's episode Adrian discusses the common problem around the new year. People put their goals off, or look at their past year of a failure simply due to a date on a calendar. Each day is a day, and no day is better than now to start something great or continue to chase greatness! Don't be a victim to the calendar.
Today Adrian goes in on how we are programmed to be consumers! We are out and about shopping in stores, shopping online and spending absurd amounts of money on ourselves and others. This doesn't sound bad until we step back and consider those in the world with no food to eat or water to drink. How often do we consider the "least" of us and how we can help. This episode isn't meant to be a guilt trip, but a reality check in deed.
Happy Thanksgiving. Pause, stop, be still and reflect to find moments and things and people to be grateful for. Let's truly be thankful on this Thanksgiving!
Today Adrian discusses the difference between striving to fear less vs. being completely fearless. You see one is attainable and one is unrealistic. Our fear is a great thing and a positive attribute of being a human. We fear things for our safety and precaution, it helps us make wise choices. But if we fear too much our mind can get the best of us and become paralyzing to all of our actions.
Adrian speaks to some of relationships with people whom serve in the military and where he first heard this quote and how it was used. Today the goal is to listen and figure out how this quote applies to your life and the roles that you fill at home or at work.
Today Adrian talks about the difference between "lazy" and "uninspired". Many assume that due to the lack of passion or productivity by someone, it means they are lazy or incompetent but that is far from true. The actions and responsibilities we ask of someone may simply be something they don't enjoy! We must fight for deeper and genuine connection with others to understand how to entertain or inspire them.
Adrian tells a story about winning the "110% award" as an 11 year old. No, it's not a brag, but a realization that this moment was when he started to understand the importance of effort and that others notice. Whether your efforts are constantly aknowledged or not, they are noticed. Give more, do more, you will be more.
Today Adrian talks about effort, seeking opportunity and seizing it! Don't ever look back on your life and wonder "what if I had done.....", or "if only I had done......". Do those things now!
In today's episode Adrian explores all of 2020 and what it has brought into our lives. We have all experience hard times this year to some degree. But the key message today remains that between our expectations and the gratitude we have for the things we are provided lyes our true outlook on life and ultimately our happiness. Listen to this episode to help you find yours.
In today's episode we are talking about motivation. Adrian dives into the common practice he uses to reconnect with his "why" and break through any plateau he has faced in the past. Remember, why you started!
We've all heard it and today Adrian reminds once again that we shouldn't be so superficial. He discusses the commonly used yet commonly ignored quote "Don't judge a book by it's cover". How do you do with this? Yes, we can learn things about a brand, about a book, about a potential experience or even about a human by their appearance, but not everything. Be willing to go the extra mile, look and learn about things others ignore. Look deeper.
Today Adrian re-lives his first seminar as a Head Trainer for CrossFit HQ. This leads him to discussing what he describes as virtuosity: Doing the common, uncommonly well. In today's society we are always so impressed by the fancy things and all too often spending time pursuing them. We will have a more success life, thrive in our craft, and make more money if we simply focus on the small mundane tasks that others overlook! Keep it simple stupid and do the small things the right way.
In today's episode Adrian dives headfirst into hard work, training, reps, practice, yeah....we talkin' practice! He explores his curiosities about the "greats" in any particular field or sport. He isn't curious about Michael Jordan's 63 point games or Tom Brady's 6 super bowl rings or Mat Fraser's 5 consecutive CrossFit Games titles, he curious about what created them. We must become obsessed not with the results of hard work but the hard work alone. How many jumpers a day did Michael take, and how did he do it? How much time does Tom Brady spend on his throwing mechanics and footwork without ever throwing a ball? And how many hours a week does Mat Fraser spend on movement quality and technique alone in the absence of intensity in his training? These are the questions that future greats will be curious enough to ask and find ways to apply the answers to their journey.
Adrian explores the difference between having passion and purpose vs. having a strong work ethic. There are ways that these two go hand and hand, but they also differ greatly. There will be times we must rely on our work ethic to pursue even our passions!
In this episode Adrian attacks a commonly used quote about life that doesn't necessarily hit home for him. Has anyone ever shared something with you? Do they even understand the analogy correctly? And if they have never actually run a marathon or done much sprinting how can they say "Life is a marathon, not a sprint"? Words matter, think about them.
In today's episode Adrian is vulnerable about his natural drawl to be self-reliant and it limits him and is a constant battle. In today's society where everyone seems so attached and accessible, we lack real genuine friendships. Men suffer from even having the ability to list off 1 or more close male friends that they can or do choose to confide in outside of their marriage. This is a serious problem and is effecting the way we lead, follow, love and communicate.
Happy Friday! In this Episode Adrian dives into what 2020 has brought many of us, uncertainty. Today he talks about how you can make that uncertainty a bit less stressful by becoming indispensable in everything you do.
In this episode Adrian shares a story from when he was 9 years old. He shares about how Valerie, his Mother, would make him iron his clothes for each week on Sunday night. You'll get some laughs and yet take away the life lesson that was taught to him at a young age that he now realizes he applies today, as do man other high level achievers and entrepreneurs.
Today Adrian explores one of the greatest downfalls to social media and us being constantly tied to each-others lives, comparison. We have all been a victim to jealousy, insecurities and even depression due to things we see on social media platforms. The goal of today is to realize that our lives are ours to live, we aren't to live another persons life or flaunt our own to others. After this episode you will be motivated to take a closer look at what you have, who YOU are and what you are doing and to spend more time watering YOUR grass and less time gawking over someone else's.
Adrian is fired up in episode 37 as he discusses the commonly echoed approach to "success" of "All or nothing". This is one of the most attractive, entertaining and trendy approaches to entrepreneurship, fitness training and any other aspect of life that rewards hard work. But Adrian explains why true success and happiness can't be found here and why.
Like the notoriously known American Buffalo, successful people attack opposition by running toward it. In this Episode Adrian explains why that can help you in every aspect of your life and what you need to consider this week in order to be running into your storms and not away from them.
Today Adrian discusses some wisdom that he learned from studying the life of John Wooden. John was a legendary basketball coach whose life embodied many lessons. He wasn't flashy, but he won, he wasn't boisterous but he commanded attention and ultimately he was one of the winning coaches in NCAA history. The lesson from life of Mr.Wooden today is to never over look the value in practicing the basics of whatever it is you are doing. Keep your broom handy.
Adrian shares one of his all time favorite scriptures today. He discusses how it provides valuable advice for each and every one of us and how it can transform our daily perspective on our lives. Two things that don't radiate much glamor in the form of denying yourself and carrying your cross daily will help you find happiness and chase your dreams.
Is the juice worth the squeeze? Is the effort worth the outcome? Are the hours you spend at work worth the reward? How do you know? Our time here on earth is finite, you better be doing inventory on each aspect of your life so you are not wasting it.
Have you ever wondered how some people carry themselves with more confidence than others? Adrian describes what he thinks to the hidden trait of self confidence which is self trust. How can you develop the ability to trust yourself in any circumstance? Take a listen to todays episode.
Adrian talks about what might possibly be the most important aspect of your character that leads to true happiness.
If you don't have a plan then you are planning to fail! This is true in life in many more ways than you realize. In this episode Adrian shares his beliefs on discipline as a practice and how it prepares you for all of life's unforeseen circumstances!
Adrian is late today, but you know what they say, "Better late than never". How are you at owning your stuff? Today he dives into the topic of mistakes being made, being late, missing a call, missing an email or not delivering your best work. How do you respond? Own it.
Adrian challenges the listeners today. The goal is to question your career, and how you spend your time. Is it fulfilling? Is it meaningful? Are you passionate about what you do? If the answers are no, you must develop an exit strategy and put it into practice immediately. We only get one shot at this life, today we explore how to get the most of it.
Adrian pulls no punches yet again in today's episode. The topic is convenience and how it is killing us as a society. Most of us don't have to do "hard" things physically or mentally daily to survive and it shows in all aspects of our lives. We are becoming undisciplined, soft, less resilient humans, so what can we do?
In this episode Adrian dives into his personal perspective on life as a sport. He shares his vision about competition, the value it can bring when it comes to learning lessons and also how it can help you rise to the occasion. He also touches specifically on training with Tommy Hackenbruck and his team at Ute CrossFit as well as winning the affiliate cup in 2017 when the Wasatch Brutes dethroned CrossFit Mayhem. He emphasizes how if they didn't show up with he sole purpose to win that year, they wouldn't have. You don't become a champion on accident.
Adrian dives into motivation and intention in todays episode. Do you want your goals or you do want to want your goals? Are you in love with the process of achieving your desires or do you just see the romantic side of achievement down the road? To have success you can't be obsessed with the endpoint without being in love with the journey.
Adrian discusses stress in this episode. He specifically identifies that all of us have it and that there is actually no "good or bad" stress, it's simply how we respond to it. How are you doing with stress in your life? Does it consume you? Or does it become the catalyst of action?
In this episode Adrian kicks down the door with how important nutrition is. But this episode isn't necessarily about food, it is about how you fuel your mind and your heart and how it effects everything you do.
Adrian explores the value of being where you are in today's episode. He talks about recognizing that not every day will be a sunny day and the value in appreciating the rain or the clouds when they appear in our lives.
In this episode Adrian shares his opinion on the value of now caring what others think or say. But should you? Well, maybe. There is a balance and he addresses it in today's teaching. We must be surrounded by those who understand where we've been and where we are going, but we must have the ability to block out the rest. Don't listen to the noise.
Don't even turn this on if it is after 8pm, you won't get to sleep! Adrian is excited and challenging in this episode. He brings to the light that ultimately in this life we are the dictators of two things and truly, two things only "attitude and effort". How are you doing with yours?
Adrian discusses how life is one big lesson. Many of us are missing out on most of life's teachable opportunities by simply not being aware enough to record the lesson itself. Take more notes, it's another example of capitalizing on the cheat sheet we each have for our future tests.
In this 3rd episode about leadership Adrian talks a bit about leadership "style". You can't lead with authority, you can't lead with emotion, you simply lead by example, you have to lead with service. People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care.
Leading others comes natural to some and not so natural to others. But no matter how you perceive it, it's hard. Leadership is burdensome, leadership is lonely. Adrian shares some of his experiences as a leader, both the good and the bad, both the welcomed and the unwelcome. The only good leader, the only valid leader is one who does it out of service.
Adrian challenges the listeners to understand that no matter their personal opinion, they are a leader. As a human leading is inevitable. People will watch, learn, listen to everything you say and whether we realize it or not it will impact them as an audience. Are you prepared to lead? Can you say, "I am a leader."? Well, it's time to recognize that you are, and act like it.
We all want to work hard, accomplish goals and never give up! Right? Adrian sure does hope so. However there is a time and a place to change your goals, adapt to life, circumstance and seize new or different opportunity. How do we know when it's time? Adrian talks about this in today's episode, how and when it is time to pivot.
In this episode Adrian answers a question that was presented to him through social media. How do we have conversations about hard or sensitive topics with those that are closest to us? Is it ok to offend someone? How to we bring up the topic? What should we say? How should we act? We will all have these in our lives, let's make sure we are having them out of consideration and love.
Learning isn't done when you leave school for the day or for your life. Learning is essential every single day and in every single way we can create the opportunity. Adrian discusses how he reads and obsesses over those people who lead lives that he respects and admires. He finds ways to learn from their experience and mistakes so he doesn't have to live them out in his. Don't miss out on life's cheat sheet.
In this episode Adrian brings up that if you don't fail then you aren't reaching. If you aren't landing flat on your face at times then you aren't pushing yourself. And if you care too much about what others think, you will never reach your goals. Be willing to fail more, fail bigger, and fail more often as you reach for heights that others aren't willing to reach for.
Adrian has some direct words about our current situation today. We all have goals and aspirations but do our lives foster a place to really have that success? We want more money, more notoriety, more opportunity, but are we prepared for the success to happen? Like money, success often appears when you are ready.
Episode 10! He made it! Just kidding. 990 episodes to go, but hey, we all have to celebrate the small victories right?! In this episode Adrian talks about a perspective very important to him throughout his entire life. The personal feeling of being exactly where you need to be with where you are at is a hard practice and sometimes a hard pill to swallow. To take time and recognize that while we can't always control everything in our lives, we can accept our situation and rise from it, is powerful. You may not be where you WANT to be, but you are where you NEED to be. Now, let's rise.
What training does for the body, silence and stillness do for the mind. Adrian discusses his struggles with "being still" and value that it can be not just him, but also you.
Today Adrian dives into the power of diversity. Are you surrounded by like minded people all the time? The same political view, spiritual practices, educational background, income level? Too much of the same thing could be exactly why you are stunted in your growth relationally, spiritually, and financially. Don't chase the "echoing chambers" vibes, be willing to have others in your life that oppose you and create balance in perspective.
Adrian discusses the common told story of two brothers whom have an alcoholic father. While growing up they share the same experiences and memories they choose completely different path's. What is the difference? And which one are you?
Today Adrian explores the importance of your environment. Smell, sight, sound all matter and have a heavy influence on the work you do, the way you feel and ultimately the life you live. Are you in or creating spaces to be fruitful?
Adrian discusses the power of "death"/ being mortal in this episode. It is not a popular topic and sometimes "dark", but important to understand and recognize daily. Understanding our time is finite provides gratitude, and urgency in all we do today!
Today Adrian discusses how to reach success it is less about what you do, and more about how you do it!
Adrian dives into being a dreamer/ visionary and setting audacious goals! But he offers his unpopular opinion on staying silent and working hard, keeping your biggest dreams close to your heart.
Adrian explores how ones ability to act courageously is all dependent upon your ability to be uncomfortable!
Adrian talks about the often over looked aspect of courage. We all hope to have it, we all hope to exhibit bravery and strength, but are we willing to be vulnerable? We could be considering taking a test, playing a sport, or communicating with someone you love, in order to be courages you must first be vulnerable.
Adrian dives in with a 1k episode or bust commitment to his listeners. He is here to inspire, educate and entertain you on your way to achieving your personal dreams and daily goals. Break down barriers, change habits, make commitments, rise up!