Learning, Leading & The Importance of Relative Strength w/ Max Artsis

This is episode 17 and our guest today is Max Artsis. Max is a coach, trainer and speaker based in Los Angeles. In his own words, Max is fortunate to train gold medal Olympians, and athletes in the NFL, MLB, WNBA, NBA, and NCAA. He spent 6 years at Nike World Headquarters, including time as the Nike Master Trainer Network Lead, was the Director of Sport Science and Education for Rokke Performance Therapy, and continually keynotes for companies/conferences globally. He is endlessly fascinated with the psychology of sport, and how the holistic picture of the human behind the athlete affects performance.In this episode we speak about Max’s definition of strength and the importance he places on the concept of “relative strength” both in the gym and in life, and we talk at length about the concept of “staying in your lane” does more harm than good in the health and fitness industries. There is a whole lot more to this conversation but... you'll just have to listen!More About MaxMax's Webiste - Artsis AthleticsMax on InstagramPerformix House West HollywoodBook ReferencesAtomic Habits - James ClearDare to Lead - Brene BrownGetting Things Done - David AllenAction PlanYour action plan for the week this week is this - I want you to reflect on where you are in your career. How long have you been in the field? How invested are you in the pursuit of greatness within this field? And then ask - is it time to go an inch wide and a mile deep in one area of this field? Have I done the work to become a great generalist? Someone who can move from one conversation to the next and feel competent and confident about most any topic within this field? If the answer is yes, then the next step is actually fairly simple - You already know which portion of the industry you are most passionate about; it’s the one your mind wanders too, the one you already enjoy learning about and wish you had more time for. Well, the time is now - go all in and dive deep, it’s time to become a specialist!ReminderWrite a review on Apple Podcasts to be eligible for our "Review of the Month" giveaway and your chance to win a product of your choice from FNXfit - winner will be announced on Nov. 4 during Ep. 18 of The Essential Strength Podcast. And you can always get 20% off any products from FNXfit simply by using the code "ESSENTIAL" at checkout!Until next week - we wish you STRENGTH  and GOOD HEALTH.FNX FitnessSupplements To Fuel Your Greatness - - Use code ESSENTIAL for 20% at check-outDisclaimer: 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