#33 - Taufiq Strongman (Strongman & Guidance Counselor) "Tone, Timing, Temperature"
Description
Taufiq Strongman is literally the strongest man in Singapore. However within the first few words anyone were to exchange with him, they would very quickly discovered multiple dimensions which stretch as far as leather crafting and counselling. Always an honor to share an hour with this man, he teaches us that "It is perfectly okay for the Strongest of Men to ask for help."
01:55 - "Just walk away"
05:41 - The mental aspect of lifting
09:02 - My experience trying Strongmen elements
11:30 - The Axle Deadlift (wagon wheels)
17:36 - Strength and its relation to Manhood
19:33 - Strongmen is Scotland and lifting your comrade
23:06 - Friendly competition in endurance
26:12 - You Win or you Learn
27:13 - How to deal with losses
33:45 - What is "Beauty" to a Strongmen?
38:50 - Not letting what you do become your identity
45:09 - Dealing with injuries
54:41 - Taufiq's other interests
56:24 - Being a guidance counselor / in social services
1:01:00 - Grands aren't the be-all and end-all
1:09:24 - Enjoying a craft
1:13:04 - Does it make me happy? Am I paid to do it? Is someone forcing me to do it?
1:15:11 - How does an athlete cope with the financial challenges of competition
1:17:35 - Being able to ask for help
1:22:47 - "Divine Guidance"
United States
