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MTC 003: Cris Edmonds | Unwavering Standards, Accountability, & Commitment

Move The Chains Podcast | Unlocking Your Full Potential with Ryan Munsey

Release Date: 05/19/2025

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Move The Chains Podcast | Unlocking Your Full Potential with Ryan Munsey

My guest on the Move The Chains Podcast this week is my buddy Brian Barney, a professional bowhunter who writes for Eastman’s Hunting Journal and hosts the Eastman’s Elevated Podcast.  We discuss Brian's journey of turning his love for hunting into a lifestyle, the importance of self-investment, overcoming fear, and achieving financial freedom. Brian shares insights on developing an unbeatable mindset, mastering skills, maintaining a positive attitude, and the significance of timing and strategy in both hunting and life. He emphasizes the value of consistency (Move The Chains!) and...

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Move The Chains Podcast | Unlocking Your Full Potential with Ryan Munsey

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Move The Chains Podcast | Unlocking Your Full Potential with Ryan Munsey

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Move The Chains Podcast | Unlocking Your Full Potential with Ryan Munsey

In this episode of the Move the Chains podcast, I interview my long-time friend Cris Edmonds, a lead coach at Mountain Dog Diet and a national level NPC bodybuilder. We discuss the importance of mindset in coaching, the impact of one's environment on personal growth, and the significance of building trust and confidence through consistent actions. Cris shares his personal and professional journey, emphasizing the role of preparation and execution in achieving success. In this conversation, Cris Edmonds and Ryan Munsey discuss the importance of personal accountability, the impact of coaching...

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In this episode of the Move the Chains podcast, I interview my long-time friend Cris Edmonds, a lead coach at Mountain Dog Diet and a national level NPC bodybuilder. We discuss the importance of mindset in coaching, the impact of one's environment on personal growth, and the significance of building trust and confidence through consistent actions. Cris shares his personal and professional journey, emphasizing the role of preparation and execution in achieving success. In this conversation, Cris Edmonds and Ryan Munsey discuss the importance of personal accountability, the impact of coaching youth sports, the significance of setting high standards for oneself and others, the value of consistency in achieving your goals, and the necessity of maintaining a strong mindset in the face of challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Move the Chains Podcast
02:58 The Importance of Mindset in Coaching
06:01 Surroundings and Their Impact on Mindset
09:01 Building Trust and Confidence Through Actions
11:57 The Role of Preparation and Execution
15:12 The Journey to Building Relationships in Coaching
18:09 Teaching Mindset in a Virtual Environment
20:53 The Transfer of Skills to Other Areas of Life
28:08 The Cost of Shortcuts
34:20 Coaching Youth Sports: Setting Standards
41:05 Building a Successful YouTube Channel
46:44 Handling Negativity and Criticism
52:22 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Chris

 

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