SLP 113: Lead from the Middle with Mike Salemi

In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian welcomes Mike Salemi. Mike is an entrepreneur and the host of The Path Podcast. He has a background in strength and conditioning and competed in powerlifting competitions for over 15 years. Nowadays, Mike offers retreats and special fitness programs where he mentors men of all ages who want to raise their capacity to do hard things.  Throughout the conversation, Mike talks about his programs and the lessons that the participants learn with his retreats. Gaining clarity, fighting discomfort, improving mindset, and understanding the connection between mind, body & soul are all things that Mike's retreats provide. Mike also shares his methodology with fasting, explaining that is more than a physical improvement: he gets a spiritual result as well. Tune in to listen to the conversation! Key Highlights Mike talks about the feedback he gets from the participants that attend his retreats; the sense of community and support helps a lot of them to overcome their inner limitations; Mike explains the importance of going through experiences – like his retreats – with intention and how you can break patterns and change habits afterward; The experience of fatherhood has already been transforming Mike's vision and expectations; Going through moments of discomfort is crucial to gain clarity and becoming stronger; Investing in yourself, according to Mike, is truly what makes the difference in terms of performance, mindset improvement, and how you show up in life; Mike talks about his experiences going through five days of fasting (once a year) and how this practice helps him physically and mentally. Related Links Elite Dad Jumpstart Program: www.thesuccesslift.com Brian's daily immune support. Get 20%: Free Vitamin D & Travel Packs. Go to www.athleticgreens.com/successlift Episode Resources Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Connect with Mike! Instagram: @mike.salemi Website: www.mikesalemi.io Connect with Brian! Instagram: @brianpannuzzo LinkedIn: brianpannuzzo Twitter: @BPannuzzo