The Athlete Builder Summit is the focus of the conversation, featuring speakers from various fields of sports and fitness. The summit aims to provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and continuing education credits for coaches and athletes. The event includes a diverse range of speakers, vendors, and resources, making it a valuable experience for attendees.

Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal discusses the importance of resilience and how it can be developed through facing challenges, change, and complexity. She emphasizes that resilience is not a static trait but can be cultivated and enhanced over time. Dr. Taryn shares personal stories and insights on how adversity can lead to growth and development. She also discusses the role of parents in fostering resilience in children and the need for age-appropriate challenges. The conversation highlights the importance of enjoying the process, learning from setbacks, and striving to solve bigger problems. In this part of the conversation, Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal and Jim Beebe discuss the importance of connecting with one's internal self and cultivating intuition. They also explore the concept of vulnerability and how it can lead to greater authenticity and empathy. They emphasize the need for productive perseverance, which involves intelligent pursuit of goals and the ability to adapt and adjust strategies. They also discuss the role of connection in personal and professional growth, and the power of gratitude and generosity in cultivating resilience. The conversation explores the themes of gratitude, resilience, and the pursuit of perfection. Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal emphasizes the importance of finding gratitude for challenges and sharing resilient stories with others. Jim Beebe discusses how gratitude can shift our mindset and help us overcome obstacles. They also discuss the negative impact of pursuing perfection and the need to embrace imperfection in order to achieve excellence. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of showing up and letting life guide us.

Kyle Moran discusses the importance of planning and metrics in training, but emphasizes that understanding the athlete is crucial. He highlights the need to adapt the training system to fit the athlete, rather than forcing the athlete to conform to a rigid system. Moran also mentions the growth of weightlifting and the impact of CrossFit in popularizing the sport. He shares his experience working with Special Olympics and the Train for Life program, which aims to improve the health and fitness of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Moran emphasizes the importance of community and finding the right gym environment for athletes. The conversation covers topics such as trap bar jumps vs power cleans for athletes, the importance of teaching proper technique, the role of confidence and mindset in performance, the relationship between absolute strength and performance, the skill of pacing in CrossFit, the importance of leadership and teamwork, and the impact of ego and humility in coaching. In this part of the conversation, Jim and Kyle discuss various topics related to nutrition, training, and youth sports. They talk about the importance of simple nutrition guidelines, such as eating foods that have a face, grow on a tree, or grow from the ground. They also emphasize the need for consistency and dedication in training, rather than getting caught up in minor details. They discuss the negative impact of relying too much on data and technology, such as fitness trackers, and the importance of being resilient and pushing through discomfort. They also touch on the issues with youth sports, including the pressure to specialize at a young age and the lack of focus on general training and development. Kyle shares his favorite sports movie, favorite superhero, and favorite villain. He also talks about his upcoming presentation at the Athlete Builder Summit and the giveaways he will be offering.