In the 127th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, StrongFirst SFG II, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach and owner of Semper Stronger, Rebecca Rouse, will talk about the origin of Semper Stronger, Rebecca’s 2022’s goal, sleep schedule, the three questions to ask yourself, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:05) Introducing our special guest NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, StrongFirst SFG II, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach and owner of Semper Stronger, Rebecca Rouse @rebecca.rouse(1:40) Rebecca’s uncommon lift increase(2:30) Shout out to Greg Everett @catalystathletics(2:50) Tough by Greg Everett @catalystathleticshttps://www.amazon.com/Tough-Building-Emotional-Toughness-Fulfillment/dp/1970123001 (3:55) 2022-goal(5:45) Rebecca’s first time weightlifting(8:00) The 2 gyms that Mike worked out at(9:05) Did Rebecca know anyone in the weightlifting realm?(9:55) Rebecca’s “aha moment”(11:40) “Hunger is a different type of fuel you need.” - Unknown(11:55) Rebecca’s recovery goal(12:00) “If you haven't nailed your sleep, then none of the rest of the recovery process matters.” Rebecca Rouse @rebecca.rouse(12:05) “Sleep is the gold mine.” - Rebecca Rouse @rebecca.rouse(12:15) About sleep schedule(13:35) Evolution of Rebecca’s attitude toward recovery(14:55) “Be tired by the end of the day.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(15:20) Love and hate relationship with clean and jerk(16:30) A creature of habit(18:20) Rebecca’s current clientele(19:05) Taking a step back from coaching(19:40) Shout out to Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(21:15) The origin of Semper Stronger(22:35) More about 2022-goal(23:10) The application launch(23:50) “Having a vision is important. But having a crystal ball is something completely different.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(24:30) Results of the Yes-Year(27:40) The three questions to ask yourself(31:00) About mindset(35:00) Shout out to Danny Casey @ny_weightlifting_academy(36:15) About journaling(40:45) “The results you're looking for are found in the work that you are avoiding.” - Unknown(41:15) The attachment theory(42:50) “All cliches are built in truth.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(44:00) About imposter syndrome(47:05) Where to find Rebecca Rouse? @rebecca.rouse