Show Notes
Rich Ficca is an Army veteran, entrepreneur and powerlifter.
Rich grew up modestly in a double wide trailer. He played one year of college football before deciding to leave college to join the Army. After a near-fatal parachute malfunction during an Airborne jump and his parents’ declining health he left the Army sooner than anticipated.
Rich has gone on to found numerous successful businesses. Several insurance agencies, consulting business, a gym, HVAC company and more. He has served as the Florida State Director and Vice President of the United States Powerlifting Association. He is an international judge for the International Powerlifting League and an International Elite powerlifter himself. Totaling 2066lbs (937.5kg) raw, Rich is also one of the best bench pressers of all time. Pressing 617lbs (280kg) raw.
Watch Rich's TEDx Talk Here: Transforming Breakthroughs Into Lifelong Growth
This episode is the one year anniversary of weekly interviews on The Psychology Of Strength podcast. Fifty-two different guests this last year. Rich is a great mentor of mine and this was a special episode for me.
Filmed inside Lenny’s Restaurant in Clearwater, Florida.
Lenny's Website: EatAtLennys.com
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