EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 12 MIN
Ep. 508: Be Careful of What You Let Influence You
from The Hammer Cast
Get your own copy of the 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast, Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin explores why you must be careful what you let influence you—in training and in life. Drawing on a tense encounter at the post office and the principles of Psycho-Cybernetics and the "theater of the mind," Aleks shows how to reframe negative experiences, manage your emotional state, and protect your performance from toxic inputs, whether it's bad news, social media, or everyday stress. You'll discover: How your environment subtly shapes your training results A simple visualization tactic to shrink negative experiences and amplify positive ones How to turn "bad vibes" into better focus, energy, and strength in your workouts If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin
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