EP 71 | Nick Connor: Men's Performance Coach & Father of 2 Young Girls | Believing in Yourself and Redefining Your Vision | "Movement is Medicine"

The Competitive Edge Podcast: Fatherhood | Fitness | Focus

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Nick Connor lives in Estonia in Eastern Europe. Father of 2 young girls and a stellar mens performance coach

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Takeaways

• Self-care and personal development are essential for men to be the best versions of themselves.
• Setting goals and staying committed to them is crucial for personal growth.
• Validation and celebrating oneself through actions are important for building self-confidence.
• Seeking help and support from others is a sign of strength and can lead to personal growth.
• Prioritizing self-care and well-being allows men to better serve their families and loved ones. Speak your truth and get your thoughts out of your head
• Believe in yourself and redefine your vision as you progress
• Be present with your family and prioritize your relationship
• Take action and show appreciation to your spouse
• Remember that you are qualified and take small steps towards greatness

SUMMARY

In this conversation, Daniel Jason Hickman and Nick discuss various topics related to personal growth, fitness, and fatherhood. They talk about the importance of self-care, setting goals, and staying committed to personal development. They also share their experiences with training for athletic competitions, such as Hyrox races. The conversation emphasizes the need for men to validate themselves through their actions and to seek help when needed.

Overall, the conversation encourages listeners to prioritize their well-being and strive for continuous improvement. In this conversation, Nick and Daniel discuss the importance of speaking your truth, journaling, and believing in yourself. They emphasize the need for men to invite their senses in with honesty and to get their thoughts out of their heads. They also discuss the significance of redefining your vision as you progress and the importance of being present with your family. They Hyroxlight the value of taking action, prioritizing your relationship, and showing appreciation to your spouse. The conversation concludes with the reminder that you are qualified and the encouragement to take small steps towards greatness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Backgrounds 03:10 The Importance of Self-Care and Personal Development for Men 08:59 Setting Goals and Staying Committed to Personal Growth 19:02 Validation and Celebrating Oneself Through Actions 27:04 The Strength in Seeking Help and Support 33:57 Prioritizing Self-Care for Better Relationships 41:10 Speaking Your Truth and Journaling 43:02 Believing in Yourself and Redefining Your Vision 46:19 Mastering the Fundamentals and Taking Daily Action 49:14 Increasing Emotional Vocabulary and Understanding Emotions 54:29 The Power of Running and Being Alone with Your Thoughts 58:40 Redefining Your Vision as You Progress 01:03:30 Focusing on Process and Being, Not Just Results 01:10:18 Taking Action and Giving Yourself Permission 01:18:11 Prioritizing Your Relationship and Showing Appreciation