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Apr 9, 2024 56 min

036 - Authentic Self-Development ft. Farshad Sarrafi

from Smalls Talk Hosted by Tom Smalley

Tom is joined by Farshad Sarrafi, co-founder and owner of Beyond Built Training to discuss the importance of understanding people, and the similarities between coaching and owning businesses. They touch on the challenges of working with athletes and the need for context in training. Also discussed is the importance of building relationships, understanding the needs of athletes, and the role of proper technique and full range of motion in training. 04:06 - The Importance of Being a Student and Teacher 09:10 - Understanding People and Building Relationships 12:27 - Coaching Professional Athletes vs. Lifestyle Clients 14:02 - Balancing Off-Season and In-Season Training 20:16 - The Importance of Context in Training 24:33 - Vertical Integration in Training 27:35 - The Value of Proper Technique and Full Range of Motion 31:30 - The Importance of Health for Athletes 32:05 - Emphasizing Movement Quality 34:06 - The Relationship Between Weight Room Performance and Sports Performance 36:56 - Navigating Social Media and Imposter Syndrome 38:18 - The Value of Personal Growth in Content Creation 40:31 - The Importance of Building a Community 49:56 - The Fulfillment of Impacting Lives 51:22 - Hot Take: Emphasizing Training Through a Full Range of Motion Instagram: @farshadsarrafi

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