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Lessons Learned from Contest Prep | Courtney Ustrzycki
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- Jul 1, 2025
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- 3030
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Summary
What if true progress means actively seeking failure? Michelle MacDonald sits down with Courtney Ustrzycki—IFBB Pro athlete, posing coach, and former powerlifter—for a deep dive into the mental and physical evolution required for elite competition. Courtney shares her journey from resisting bodybuilding to becoming a professional, all while navigating mindset shifts, vulnerability, and the messy realities of growth. They explore how discipline trumps motivation, why balance isn’t always the a...