Michael Cazayoux is the CEO of Brute Strength and has his own podcast where he dives inside the minds of top performers. Cazayoux can run a mile in 5:09, can deadlift 500 lbs, and has a 2:02 Fran. If you've ever struggled with making a change in your life, pay close attention to how Mike turned his entire life around. His story is sure to get you fired up.

In this episode we talk about:

• The origins, operations, and vision for Brute Strength
• Mike's empowering story about his battle with drug addiction and keeping promises to yourself
• How he went from planning a career in selling pills to winning the '12 and '13 CrossFit Affiliate Word Cup

Show Notes:

• How Brute Strength got started (3:00)
• Biggest challenge for people doing remote coaching (5:17)
• Getting coached online (7:50)
• Hardest part behind running an online business (11:00)
• Biggest cost to doing what you love (13:35)
• The importance of creating a sacred support system (15:10)
• A day in the life (20:15)
• Does fitness change after retiring from competing? (22:35)
• Biggest takeaway from being an athlete and winning the Games (25:00)
• The story behind Mike’s battle with drug addiction (26:40)
• The first catalyst behind the road to recovery (31:20)
• Zen N’ Juice (36:00)
• Biggest lesson learned from a guest on Brute’s podcast (39:10)
• Biggest influences (45:40)
• If you had to start over, and had one year to live, what would you do to get back to where you are? (49:40)

Resources we talked about:

• Body Transformation, Goal Setting, and Building Integrity w/ Chris Powell
• Mindset by Carol Dweck
• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
• Increase Your Impact Podcast w/ Justin Su’a
• Finding Mastery Podcast w/ Michael Gervais
• Brute Strength Podcast
• Brute Body Program

How you can connect with Mike:

• Instagram: @michaelcazayoux
• Instagram: @brute.strength
• www.brutestrengthtraining.com

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You’ll also get my Weekly Athlete Digest — a roundup of articles, training songs, knowledge bombs I’ve encountered, and other useful resources from the week.

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