Adapt or Die: A Lesson on How to Handle Hard Things w/ Joe Sullivan

Our guest this week is Joe Sullivan.In today’s episode, Joe and I talk about the origin of his “Adapt or Die” mentality, the importance of family, what  makes a good coach and Joe answers some questions from gym members at my home gym, American Raw Fitness out here in Gilbert, Arizona.Joe is an All Time World Record holding powerlifter, a coach, an entrepreneur and an educator. He is very familiar with hardship and speaks frequently on the power of mindset as it relates to overcoming difficult circumstances.Our Partner on Today's EpisodeBarbell Rehab - use the code "stronger25" to get $25 off any online courses from Barbell Rehab.Connect with Us:Connect with Joe - @joesullivan_aod & on YouTube Connect with David - @dr.davidskolnik.dptConnect with the Show - @essential.strength.podcastRemember to SUBSCRIBE and RATE the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts :)Action PlanThis week’s action plan is two-fold:The first thing I want EVERYONE to do is take a second and just count your blessings. Just stop and be thankful for what you have and for the hardships you’ve overcome because they’ve lead you to wherever you are now and at some point in the future, those same hardships will provide you with the wisdom and experience to overcome the hard shit the future indefinitely holds for all of us.For the coaches listening - take an honest look at yourselves and your services and make damn sure that you’re delivering what you are succeeding in fulfilling the promise of the service you were hired for. I thought this definition of good coaching sets a very clear bar for all of use to measure ourselves by, but only if you’re truly honest in the assessment. If you aren’t sure, the answer is probably “no”, but you could always take a quick poll of your clients - at the end of the day it’s really their perception of your service that matters most.That’s it for this week. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review or a comment, and check out the Instagram Page for this show - it’s linked in the show notes - to see video clips and other highlights from the show!Until next week, we wish you STRENGTH and GOOD HEALTH!Barbell RehabImprove your ability to coach and modify the barbell lifts. Code "stronger25" for $25 any course!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Want more content? Follow Dr. David on Instagram: @dr.davidskolnik.dpt