EP 43 | Solo: "Have the Courage to Face the Best to Become the Best Version of YOU" | RECAP: Deka Strong vs Kevin Gregory and Teaming up with Bubbles!

Summary

In this episode, Daniel Hickman shares his experience of participating in the DEKA Strong event versus teh DEKA World Champion (Kevin Gregory) and the challenges he faced as a father balancing personal goals and family commitments. He emphasizes the importance of facing challenges and choosing opportunities to become the best version of oneself. Daniel also discusses the journey/transition from age group to elite racing and the support he receives from his friends and family. He highlights the need for DEKA affiliates to follow the new rules and maintain standards to ensure a fair playing field. The event's cash prizes and enlectrifyng atmosphere at Live Training, and Daniel reflects on the importance of giving it your all and letting the beast off the leash.

Takeaways

• Balancing personal goals and family commitments can be challenging, but it is important to prioritize and make decisions that align with your values.
• Facing challenges and choosing opportunities that push you out of your comfort zone is essential for personal growth and becoming the best version of yourself.
• Surrounding yourself with supportive and motivating people can greatly impact your success and help you achieve your goals.
• Following standards and maintaining a fair playing field in events like DEKA Strong is crucial for the integrity of the competition and the athletes involved.

Chapters

00:00 Taking Back Fitness and Motivation

01:00 Balancing Personal Goals and Family Commitments

03:25 Facing Challenges and Choosing Opportunities

04:24 Transitioning from Age Group to Elite Racing

05:23 Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People

06:14 Making Decisions as a Father

07:13 The Journey to the Event

09:08 The DEKA Strong Event and New Rules

11:01 Finding Motivation and Purpose

12:26 Returning to DEKA Strong

15:15 Importance of Following Standards in DEKA Affiliates

17:36 Cash Prizes and Creating an Enjoyable Event

18:58 Qualifying for the Finals

20:54 Race Recap and Reflecting on Effort

26:41 The Finals and Giving It Your All

29:08 Letting the Beast Off the Leash

30:07 Upcoming Events and Conclusion