Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Episode 200: Zac Cupples - Optimizing human performance, the importance of communication skills, and an awesome Ronald Reagan impression
This episodes guest is my man Zac Cupples.
Zac graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Doctor of Physical therapy in 2011, completing an orthopedic residency in 2013 to attain his OCS. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS), and has spent a bulk of his career studying and becoming certified in various lines of thought (Postural Restoration, FMS, SFMA, Dry Needling, Precision Nutrition, Certified Speed and Agility Coach, and many more).
You can check out Zacs full bio here.
On this episode Zac and I discuss:
- Zac's background
- What are the good and not so good things that Zac currently see's with the physical therapy and human performance professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing
- I ask Zac - how can we teach and encourage critical thinking skills?
- I ask Zac to share with us his model to optimizing human performance
- Zac and I discuss the importance of having a social network
- I ask Zac about his growth so far as a human being
- I ask Zac how he has used adversities in his life to facilitate his communication when working with his clients?
- I ask Zac when do we stop making allowances for peoples behavior?
- I ask Zac to outline his in person assessment process with a patient
- I ask Zac what have been the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his life
- I ask Zac how does his learn?
- I ask Zac for his top resources
- Zac does an amazing Ronald Reagan impression
- I ask Zac, if he had only 1 year left on planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why?
- I ask Zac, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - www.zaccupples.com
Facebook - Zac Cupples
Twitter - @ZCupples
Instagram - zaccupples
Books Mentioned:
Extreme Ownership
Subtle Art of Not Giving Fuck
Podcasts Mentioned:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Videos Mentioned:
Arnold Schwarzenegger - A Great Man - Bill Burr
Songs Mentioned:
The Isley Brothers - Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2 (Audio)
The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa"
Articles Mentioned:
Why Do We Give Caffeine a Free Pass?
People and Resources Mentioned:
Bill Hartman
IFAST
St. Ambrose University
Eric Oetter
Kanye West
St. Mary's University, London
Dan Cleather
Bruce Lipton
Mark Manson
Eric Barker
Sean Connery
Arnold Schwarzenegger
List of James Bond actors
List of American Presidents
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