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Strong By Design Podcast
We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, supplement giveaways all while being encouraged, inspired and entertained. Brought to you by Critical Bench who reaches over 30 million fans per month between our email newsletter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you're interested in being a guest on the show or doing a collaboration please send an email to strongbydesignpodcast@gmail.comNew Episodes go LIVE every week on Wednesday and sometimes bonus releases on Saturday. So let’s get ready to unlock your potential and transform your life!
Strong By Design Podcast
Ep 416 Are you a GIVER or a TAKER? [Thanksgiving Special]
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In this special Thanksgiving episode, Coach Chris Wilson dives into the timeless ideas from Adam Grant’s bestselling book Give and Take — exploring how gratitude, generosity, and giving back can transform not just your relationships, but your success and happiness as well.
As the world slows down for the holiday, this is the perfect time to reflect on who’s helped you get where you are, and how you can pour back into others. Chris breaks down the three types of people — Givers, Takers, and Matchers — and shares how adopting a giver’s mindset can multiply your impact without burning out.
You’ll hear insights on:
- How gratitude fuels generosity — and how giving deepens gratitude.
- The difference between selfless and “otherish” giving (and why one sustains you while the other drains you).
- Why leading with generosity creates stronger relationships, richer opportunities, and lasting fulfillment.
- How to make Thanksgiving more than a holiday — but a habit of the heart.
Chris also shares practical ways to live these ideas daily — from small acts of kindness to building a gratitude and giving practice that rewires how you lead, live, and love.
This is a heartfelt reminder that success isn’t just about what you get — it’s about what you give. Because when you give first, everyone wins.
Share it with a friend, family member, or teammate who’s made a difference in your life. Let them know how much they matter — that’s the real spirit of Thanksgiving.
Time Stamps
00:55 – Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' podcast
01:19 – Join Chris Wilson for a special solo episode
04:00 – What this episode is all about
07:14 – A book that changed Chris’s perspective
09:28 – Discover the three types of people in life
13:45 – Unlocking the concept of 'Otherish Giving'
18:31 – How generosity drives long-term impact
21:35 – Connecting it all to Thanksgiving
24:29 – The power of being in a state of gratitude
28:00 – Simple ways to show thankfulness every day
31:09 – The ripple effect: small actions, big impact
33:35 – A powerful, heartfelt reflection from Chris
1:09:42 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!
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