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Surrounding Yourself with Excellence with Louis Simmons
05:16 - 16:51 (11:34)
The ability to have a group of people around you who can talk about your successes in a domain they are not competing with you is beneficial. Louis Simmons' creativity and ability to pull information from old texts help repurpose information and bring it back into the universe, making it useful again.
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In this podcast episode, the guest shares his experience as a powerlifter and his training under coaches like Louis Simmons and Charles Poliquin.
05:16 - 06:44 (01:28)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the guest shares his experience as a powerlifter and his training under coaches like Louis Simmons and Charles Poliquin. He talks about how he focused on building strength in the squat, bench press, and deadlift exercises for over 30 years.
ChapterSurrounding Yourself with Excellence with Louis Simmons
Episode#549 - Mark Bell - Stop Being Shamed Out Of Your Competitive Edge
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the legacy of Louis Simmons, his ability to be creative, and his influence on others in the field.
06:44 - 09:02 (02:18)
Summary
The podcast discusses the legacy of Louis Simmons, his ability to be creative, and his influence on others in the field. Though he is no longer alive, his inventions and teachings continue to impact the world of powerlifting.
ChapterSurrounding Yourself with Excellence with Louis Simmons
Episode#549 - Mark Bell - Stop Being Shamed Out Of Your Competitive Edge
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the host discusses the idea of breaking limiting beliefs with a guest who has broken a world record.
09:02 - 12:48 (03:45)
Summary
In this podcast, the host discusses the idea of breaking limiting beliefs with a guest who has broken a world record. They also talk about the benefits of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals and the importance of learning from experts.
ChapterSurrounding Yourself with Excellence with Louis Simmons
Episode#549 - Mark Bell - Stop Being Shamed Out Of Your Competitive Edge
PodcastModern Wisdom
Achieving success in a domain while having a supportive group of people around you who are not competing with you can be challenging.
12:49 - 16:51 (04:02)
Summary
Achieving success in a domain while having a supportive group of people around you who are not competing with you can be challenging. This can be likened to the lobsters that get depressed and avoid playing with others unless they get along.