
Ep. 315: On Mentors, Chance, & Choosing Your Life | Seb Ostrowicz (Weightlifting House)
Philosophical Weightlifting PodcastShow Notes
This week, I sat down once again with Seb Ostrowicz — founder of Weightlifting House, commentator, and professional voice-note philosopher — for a conversation that’s a little different from our usual banter on weightlifting Xs and Os.
We use the upcoming Power and Strength Summit (January 24–25) as a backdrop to dig into mentorship: Who counts as a mentor? How do they shape our careers and lives? And why does it feel like real mentorship is increasingly rare?
From there, we branch into: The difference between influences and true mentors
How a single email reply from Glenn Pendlay changed the trajectory of Weightlifting House
Why some people seem “lucky” and what you’re still 100% responsible for
Building a business (or a career) without a clear blueprint
The role coaches play in shaping young lifters as people, not just athletes
Why “inaction is an action” and the price you pay for staying the same
It’s part philosophy, part behind-the-scenes of our own paths in coaching, business, and life, and an honest look at how we’re all trying to become the kind of person who could actually mentor someone else.
Enjoy.
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