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November 13, 2023 46 mins

In todays episode, Jaden talks to Max Strong. He is an expert in getting the max performance as a blue collar guy. Jaden and Max discuss discipline, fitness, trade work, and finding your purpose. You can find Max on instagram @maxstrongperformance

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About The Guest(s):

Max Strong is a blue-collar performance coach who has been involved in the blue-collar industry for the past 25 years. He grew up in the trades and has a deep understanding of the challenges and stigmas faced by blue-collar workers. Max is passionate about helping blue-collar individuals improve their fitness, lose weight, and find their purpose in life.

Summary:

Max Strong, a blue-collar performance coach, shares his journey from a troubled past to becoming a fitness advocate for blue-collar workers. He emphasizes the importance of fitness in the trades and how it can lead to increased respect, confidence, and success in the industry. Max also discusses the negative stigmas associated with blue-collar workers and the need to change the narrative. He offers practical advice on how to incorporate fitness into a busy blue-collar lifestyle and highlights the importance of mindset and habits in achieving personal and professional growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fitness is often overlooked in the blue-collar industry, but it can lead to increased respect, confidence, and success.
  • Blue-collar workers face negative stigmas and need to change the narrative by adopting healthier lifestyles.
  • It's important to prioritize physical fitness and make it a part of daily routines, even in a busy blue-collar lifestyle.
  • Developing a strong work ethic, discipline, and structure can lead to personal and professional growth in the trades.
  • Changing your physical state can positively impact your mental state and overall well-being.

Quotes:

  • "Men respect other men who not only take care of themselves but also have discipline and structure in their lives." - Max Strong
  • "In order to change the way people view tradesmen and blue-collar guys, we need to change the physical image they see first." - Max Strong
  • "If you want to change your mental state, go change your physical state. It works." - Max Strong

(0:02:20) - Max shares his experience with fitness in prison and the importance of physical appearance in the blue collar industry

(0:04:00) - Max discusses the stigmatization of blue collar men and the need to raise their values and standards

(0:06:42) - Jaden and Max discuss the negative stereotypes and stigmas associated with blue collar work

(0:08:46) - Max acknowledges his past struggles with alcohol and the normalization of drinking in the industry

(0:10:41) - Max emphasizes the normalization of alcohol in the industry and the need to break free from it

(0:12:05) - Society's watered down definition of winning in life

(0:13:11) - Going against societal norms and striving for greatness

(0:13:43) - Social drinking often leads to everyday drinking

(0:14:07) - Alcohol's impact on inhibitions and relationships

(0:15:02) - Distractions preventing personal growth and success

(0:17:27) - Trusting intuition and being conscious of content consumed

(0:17:40) - Anger as a healthy emotion and sign of caring

(0:18:19) - Following gut instincts for personal growth and fulfillment

(0:19:09) - Communication and comprehension in relationships

(0:20:37) - Passionate communication and connection with others

(0:22:17) - Excuses made by others to justify their own inaction

(0:24:34) - Max's experiences in construction and fitness

(0:26:10) - Max's injuries and mindset

(0:28:12) - Importance of teamwork

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