#185 - Michael Kurkowski: A Catalyst Of My Strength Training

In the 185th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike will talk about Complex vs Complicated, parkour and gymnastics, the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, and a catalyst of Mike’s strength training.

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! 

In this chapter, you will discover:

(1:30) Remembering our interview with Rafe Kelley @rafekelley

(1:50) Complex vs Complicated

(2:00) Who is Rafe Kelley @rafekelley

(2:30) Rafe Kelley was in Jordan Peterson’s podcast

(3:10) Parkour and gymnastics

(4:00)  “Anything about human movement is a complex problem, not a complicated problem. So the optimal way to think about it is more like a gardener, less like an engineer.” - Rafe Kelley @rafekelley

(4:45) Go to Nabosotechnology.com Use the code CONNECTION for 10% of your purchase https://bit.ly/3PUZC6G 

(6:00) Complicated is sending a rocket into space

(6:20) Complex is more like chess

(8:20) Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-Laozi/dp/1535229330 

(10:00) Theology and Religion

(10:40) Lao Tzu came out with 81 verses, using nature as an example

(11:20) Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Thoughts-Living-Wisdom/dp/140191750X 

(13:30) A catalyst of my strength training

13:40 “The more you can combine your physical, mental, and spiritual practices, the more they're going to carry over into helping you in all different aspects.” - Michael Kurkowski

(14:50) Let me know your thoughts about Tao Te Ching