Summary Lawrence and Shane discuss their holiday experiences and the challenges of balancing fitness goals with enjoying the festivities. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing time with family and friends during the holidays and not feeling guilty about indulging in food and drinks. They also discuss their plans and goals for the upcoming year, including returning to powerlifting competitions. They highlight the benefits of community and small competitions in powerlifting, as well as the importance of creating clear pathways and opportunities for new powerlifters. The conversation covers various topics related to powerlifting competitions, media coverage, goal setting, and the importance of coaching. The hosts discuss the need for local and accessible competitions, as well as the intimidation factor in high-production competitions. They also highlight the evolution of powerlifting live streams and the impact of media coverage on the sport. The conversation then shifts to goal setting, emphasizing the importance of setting concrete and measurable goals. The hosts discuss the interaction between training and life events, and the value of asking for help and having a coach. They conclude by expressing their appreciation for listeners and the impact of the podcast. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Experiences 03:05 Balancing Fitness and Enjoying the Holidays 08:35 The Guilt and Societal Pressure Around Fitness During the Holidays 13:32 The Importance of Prioritizing Family and Enjoyment During the Holidays 19:05 The Desire to Be Close to Family and Friends 21:33 Personal Goals and Plans for 2024 25:04 The Importance of Community and Small Competitions in Powerlifting 32:40 The Benefits of Competition and Participating in Sport 41:12 Creating Clear Pathways and Opportunities for New Powerlifters 45:02 The Need for Local, Accessible Competitions 46:17 The Intimidation Factor in Powerlifting Competitions 47:18 The Importance of Media Coverage in Powerlifting 50:46 The Evolution of Powerlifting Live Streams 53:16 Approaching Realistic Goal Setting for the New Year 59:25 Setting Concrete and Measurable Goals 01:05:33 The Interaction Between Training and Life Events 01:09:00 The Importance of Asking for Help and Having a Coach 01:21:34 The Value of Impact and Building Relationships in Coaching Links to find the boys: Shane Storey Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstorey94 Email: storeystrength@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sstorey94/ Coaching Application: https://forms.gle/zXPoxK3oTaSqngMd6 Lawrence King Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lawrenceking Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lawrenceking