Posts by Smitty

• Becoming Ronin Podcast – #10 – How to Be Extremely Productive, Brain Dumps, What Makes a Great Coach

  In today’s episode, Smitty shares how he creates an environment and mindset that allows him to be extremely productive. He outlines best tips for preparation, accountability, brain dumps, and list making to ensure you stay on the right path to getting things done. OB gives...

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• Becoming Ronin Podcast – #9 – Joe DeFranco

  In Episode 9, we are honored to bring you Joe DeFranco as Becoming Ronin’s very first guest.  Joe starts by talking about his early career and the major influences who shaped him as a trainer and how he approached training athletes. He also covers the...

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• Becoming Ronin Podcast – #8 – Basic Training vs Fancy Exercises, Seeing Jordan Peterson Live, Making Your Training Fun Again

  In today’s episode, OB is back from seeing Jordan Peterson in Texas and gives a recap on some amazing takeaways with the main topic being “Maintaining the Romance in your Relationship.”  The guys also reflect on advice from Peterson on raising kids and a very...

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• Becoming Ronin Podcast – #7 – Smitty’s Failed Cold Plunge, What’s Better Than Willpower, Building Your Brand on Social Media

  In today’s episode, OB and Smitty discuss a recent study on why willpower isn’t a great strategy for success and the two science-backed characteristics that truly help you succeed. Next, how the importance of including regular mental stress in your life and then they compare...

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• Becoming Ronin Podcast – #6 – Toxic Nice Guy Syndrome, What Led to Smitty’s Awakening, Funny Client Stories

  In today’s episode, Smitty and OB discuss Robert Glover’s “Toxic Nice Guy Syndrome.” They continue on to discuss ways to become an integrated man, that relies on his own moral compass to guide his life to success. Smitty gives tribute to his mentor Thich Nhat...

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• Becoming Ronin Podcast – #5 – The Most Hilarious CPPS Trip, Do Smitty and OB Disagree on One Exercise, How Passion Evolves

  In this episode, Smitty and OB tackle some listener questions. One question sparked the telling of the most memorable CPPS certification (CPPS), which Smitty calls, “The Infamous Torchi Experiment.” Smitty’s brush with death in the Austin Texas Airport and his harrowing journey home are written...

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