Secrets of Giants | Alyssa Ages on Strength Training, Mindset, and Resilience

Chris sits down with author, journalist, strength athlete, and strongwoman competitor Alyssa Ages to discuss strength training, discipline, failure, resilience, mindset, journaling, personal growth, and how becoming physically stronger can completely change the way you move through life.Alyssa shares her journey from avoiding sports and believing she was “not athletic” as a child to eventually becoming deeply involved in endurance sports, CrossFit, and the world of strongman and strongwoman competition. The conversation dives into fear, self belief, pushing through discomfort, and the life lessons learned through lifting heavy things and intentionally doing hard things.Throughout the episode, Alyssa discusses: • Her journey into endurance sports and strength training • Why failure is essential for growth • The mental side of lifting and competing • Discipline versus motivation • The importance of journaling and tracking progress • How strength training changes confidence and self perception • Why people need to intentionally do hard things • The lessons strongman competition teaches about life • Overcoming fear and negative self stories • The connection between physical strength and mental resilienceChris and Alyssa also explore: • Strongman and strongwoman culture • The rise of strength training for women • Why modern life has become overly automated and comfortable • The importance of pushing through resistance and discomfort • Parenting, confidence building, and helping kids embrace failure • The psychology of performance and overcoming fear • How small consistent habits create long term growthOne of the most powerful moments of the conversation comes when Alyssa explains how strength training completely changed the way she views herself and the world around her. Instead of seeing obstacles as intimidating, she began viewing herself as someone capable of handling hard things — physically, mentally, and emotionally.Books discussed during the episode include: • Secrets of Giants • Open by Andre Agassi • The Tender Barhttps://www.alyssaages.com/aboutIf you are interested in books, strength training, fitness, personal growth, discipline, resilience, leadership, mindset, journaling, strongman competition, or learning how to become mentally and physically stronger, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.Subscribe to Books4Guys for conversations focused on books, leadership, mindset, wellness, entrepreneurship, fitness, discipline, storytelling, and helping people become better readers, thinkers, leaders, and professionals.