#114: Becoming a Kabuki Warrior With Chris Duffin

The Art of Manliness

Society & Culture, Education, Philosophy

4.7 • 14.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2015

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

World record setting powerlifter Chris Duffin embodies what Teddy Roosevelt called the "strenuous life." Not only has he trained hard to lift superhuman amounts of weight, but he's strived to be the best man he can be in his family and professional life. His story of grit and drive to overcome obstacles and become a success is truly an inspiration. Chris and I discuss strength training and why men should be physically strong, but we also discuss how he has managed his time to balance family, work, and competitive powerlifting.

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0:00.0	I'm really excited about today's guest dates, a guy I've been following online for quite
0:22.3	some time on his website Kabuki Warrior.
0:25.3	His name is Chris Duffin and he is a record-setting powerlifter.
0:29.4	For example, he squatted 881 pounds set a record world record at a 220 pound bodyweight.
0:36.1	He set some other world records as well that we'll talk about.
0:39.2	Anyways, on the podcast today we're going to discuss lifting heavy stuff, why men should
0:43.6	be strong, fitness and general nutrition.
0:45.9	We also talked about some big picture things because Chris has an amazing backstory.
0:50.1	If there's such a thing as a self-made man, this guy is it, started his life out homeless,
0:54.1	adopted his younger siblings while he was in college, worked his way through college,
0:57.4	and his master's degree started his own family, worked his way up the corporate ladder,
1:00.7	started his own gym, and at the same time he was training for elite level powerlifting competitions.
1:07.0	So we talk about the mindset that Chris had to develop and how he managed his time and
1:12.2	what was driving him to accomplish all that he did.
1:15.4	I'm just listening to his story and hearing him talk is going to kick you in the rear to
1:20.6	get you to action.
1:21.6	It did for me anyways.
1:23.2	Fantastic podcast.
1:24.2	I think you're really going to like it so without further ado, Mr. Chris Duffin.
1:27.4	Chris Duffin, welcome to the show.
1:34.2	Thank you.
1:35.2	Pleasure to be on.
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