We're reaching back into the grab bag of your questions for this month's 2:00 Drill, talking about helping kids with mindset, scaling businesses, my thoughts on the value of hypertrophy training alongside CrossFit, and more.
We're reaching back into the grab bag of your questions for this month's 2:00 Drill, talking about helping kids with mindset, scaling businesses, my thoughts on the value of hypertrophy training alongside CrossFit, and more.
Jump to a question:
03:15 - How I can get my 12-year-old son to understand the concept, power, and impact that mindset can have in every aspect of his life?
05:45 - I have been doing the same exact job for three years and worked in the same organization for 7 years. I would like to do something else but I don’t think I will be able to find a job that pays the same around me and my wife is unwilling to move. Any advice?
07:45 - Any advice on transitioning from a corporate job into my own business, within the same profession?
10:30 - I bought my dad a Whoop for his birthday, along with a 12-month membership. But he’s only worn it once and hasn’t touched it since, and gets mad whenever the topic is brought up or he sees me wearing mine. How do I get him to wear and listen to it without attacking him or aggravating him?
12:10 - What are your most important factors & principles to scale an online business like CompTrain?
14:30 - What resources do you recommend for a teenager to begin learning about strength training?
16:00 - What’s your opinion on hypertrophy training incorporated in with CrossFit training?
17:30 - Is a little extra fat gain normal when trying to put on muscle weight, or does that mean you’re eating too much?
18:04 - I follow CompTrain, but wanted to get into more weightlifting since I know I should build-up since I’m young. I know Ben has recommended the conjugate method. I’ve tried, but I like day to day programming so I can be accountable. Should I look for a coach or is there great programming out there that wouldn’t put me into overdoing it with CompTrain programming?
19:30 - Would a Games athlete get more benefit from having you coach them but using someone else's programming or using your programming but working with another coach?
20: 30 - How does a good leader/box owner balance their creativity with the need to make decisions?
23:40 - What do you see as a common obstacle for most athletes?
Chasing Excellence is dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, inside the gym and out. New episodes every Tuesday.
Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CFNE and CompTrain.
Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.