In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Chris Ewing, a strongman competitor, father of three daughters, and co-founder of Odyssey Resilience, to unpack the real mechanics of personal growth. Chris shares how his obsession with physical strength eventually became a deeper pursuit of emotional, moral, and mental resilience. Together, they challenge the myth of motivation, revealing why it so often fails, and how a compelling personal vision can replace it with something far more durable.
Chris outlines the structure behind resilience from morning routines to decision-making frameworks, and explores how clarity of vision gives weight and meaning to our daily discipline. Tiffany opens up about her own struggles with sticking to habits during a chaotic season of life, and Chris offers both empathy and hard truths.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why failure is the catalyst for real growth, and how to train resilience on purpose
- How to define your own vision so clearly that it drives your daily decisions
- What “emotional resonance” means and why couples should fill out vision worksheets separately
If you’re interested in working with Chris, check out this link:
- Odyssey Resilience: https://www.odysseyresilience.org/
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:27) Meet Chris Ewing: strongman competitor
(02:36) The journey to strongman
(06:01) The importance of vision
(15:13) Balancing personal and shared visions
(21:20) Defining and training resilience
(23:17) Defining resilience and habit formation
(24:21) The importance of a morning routine
(26:36) Teaching and implementing routines with family
(28:13) Personal reflections on routine and discipline
(30:56) Challenges in maintaining healthy habits
(38:45) Mindset and personal responsibility
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