66. Chris Duffin: Life Lessons on Strength, Vision, and Resilience from a World-class Powerlifter
If you want growth, you need to sacrifice comfort. In this episode of HYDRATE, top-tier powerlifter and serial entrepreneur Chris Duffin shares what it's like living on "survivor mentality" from an early age, and how he found the strength to emerge victorious from life's worst chapters – including a brutal childhood. Also, we talk about healthy parenting, how to boost your kids' confidence, and why it's a must to keep pushing for perfection. Dubbed as the 'Mad Scientist of Strength,' Chris proceeds to demystify the benefits of nitrate, beta-alanine, and creatine supplements plus the role of hydration in power training. Strength is built on failure, fear, stress, and never-ending trials - are you ready to power through? From homeless to a globally recognized strength coach, Chris holds the world record of being the only person to squat and deadlift over 1000lbs for multiple reps! He is the co-founder of Kabuki Strength, a widely popular strength training company and equipment manufacturer that is shaping industries and individuals into their highest forms. In this episode, we discuss… 4:07 - Finding purpose in every pain 11:00 – Overcoming childhood and teenage traumas with "survivor mentality" 19:00 - How to protect your energy and prevent feeling drained while still practicing compassion 26:43 - Achieve greatness by pushing yourself to your limits instead of chasing comfort 34:14 - What is a growth mindset? 52:00 - How to become a good parent 1:06:49 - Useful information on nitrates, and how hydration boosts muscle protein synthesis 1:25:30 - What are the recommended grams of supplements for everyday intake? 1:35:43 - What contributes to poor training performance and poor aesthetics, and how to avoid it 1:46:00 - When's the best time to take nutrition supplements? Learn more from Chris’s website: https://christopherduffin.com/ Or connect with him on Instagram: @mad_scientist_duffin Related Links: Get 15% OFF Soul CBD at mysoulcbd.com/hydrate15 Train Harder. Grow Smarter Muscle: https://store.kabukistrength.net/ Optimize performance with science-backed supplements: https://buildfastformula.com/ Chris’s book, “The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention”: https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Dragon-Story-Strength-Reinvention/dp/1544501927