Powerlifter, Brandon Lilly on Getting Stronger, Measuring Success, and Finding Happiness – Episode 223

Posted by Jason Ferruggia

In this episode I sit down with Brandon Lilly. Brandon is a top ranked power lifter, author of “The Cube Method”, and “365STRONG”, as well as a respected strength coach. Brandon is ranked as one of the strongest power lifters of all-time. He has world class totals in multiple weight classes, both raw, and equipped — *2,110 lbs Raw Belt Only, 
*2,237 lbs Raw with Knee Wraps and 
*2,612 lbs Multiply Equipped.

We discuss learning from every situation, how a devastating injury changed his life, being happy is his new drug, self-awareness, and, of course, training to get jacked and strong.

Scroll down for show notes:

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Show Notes:

  • How a devastating injury changed his trajectory in life and forced him to see his true self. (3:24)
  • “Pain pills don’t do anything for pain, but do just enough for you to get by.” His path to enlightenment was sparked by his use of marijuana and mushrooms. (10:26)
  • Ego is the enemy. How if he wasn’t strong, he wasn’t valuable. Brandon’s first DMT experience and how it brought out the insecurities in himself. (16:30)
  • “If you measure your life by the penultimate moment, you are going to have a lot of failure in your life.” Brandon explains how he measures failure. (20:15)
  • Being happy is his drug. When he began to prioritize family and focus on his morning routine, his engagement and productivity increased. (23:09)
  • “Understanding communication and honesty above all else will make your life simple and easy.” How to deal with things that come your way. (28:56)
  • “If I’m not sharing things that I care about and truly believe in, then I’m not being honest.” (33:19)
  • “If you can’t accept your body, how will you accept yourself?” Brandon talks about how meditation has truly changed his world. (46:26)
  • Brandon describes how he would train a 35-45 year old guy. (50:46)
  • The Cube Method. Brandon goes into detail on his training program and what it consists of. (55:34)
  • Top tips for a guy wanting to gain weight. Brandon gives advice from his expertise. (1:00:33)
  • What books have impacted Brandon the most? (1:06:47)
  • Favorite MC’s? (1:10:30)

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Connect with Brandon:

Website

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

YouTube

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Want to learn more about how to become physically strong and mentally tough?  If so, click here to listen to my discussion with Elliot Hulse.  Elliot has evolved from a struggling personal trainer to a YouTube superstar with over 1 million subscribers.  In this episode we discuss the lessons he has learned through lifting, how to attract the right people into your life, tips for online business owners and much more.

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