#054: Starting a Career in CrossFit

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#054: Starting a Career in CrossFit

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Jan 7, 2019

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We're talking about the journey I took from being a personal trainer to building CrossFit New England as it stands today, what young trainers who want to start a gym should do first, & my best advice for owners who have just opened their doors.

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Jan 7, 2019

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Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of being an athlete & maximizing your potential.

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#007: Becoming a Leader: Talking about the different levels of leadership, the definition of trust, sincere listening, & how to build a staff of strong leaders. by Chasing Excellence
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#015: Redefining Adversity: Talking about why a busted ACL can be a good thing, what Brent Fikowski, Tom Brady, & Katrin Davidsdottir have in common, & why you should focus less on what happens & more on how you respond to what happens. by Chasing Excellence
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#041: Tips to Improve Competitive Performance: In this episode: We're talking about ways to be more competitive in the sport of CrossFit. Topics include how to get better at muscle-ups, tips for improving your double unders, & my best advice for athletes who don't have a coach. Show Notes: 02:06 - Qui by Chasing Excellence
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#010: Conditioning-Biased Programming: Talking about the difference between programming for competitors versus members of our affiliates, the downfalls of strength-biased programming, & why less is almost always more. by Chasing Excellence
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#044: Talent, Opportunities, & Effort: We're talking about whether Katrin, Fraser, & Tia are more talented than other athletes, the value of deliberate practice, & why I think it's important to first define what you would consider a success. by Chasing Excellence
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