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“Mediocrity disgusts me. Being normal never made sense.”
— Michael “The Monster” Todd
This isn’t just about arm wrestling — it’s about what it takes to rebuild yourself when life breaks you.
Michael “The Monster” Todd has faced shattered bones, brutal losses, and rule changes designed to stop him — yet every time, he’s adapted, rebuilt, and risen stronger.
🎙️ Meet Michael “The Monster” Todd — world champion arm wrestler, founder of The Monster Factory, and proof that grit, faith, and consistency can turn pain into power.
Beyond the table, he’s built a space where athletes and everyday people come together to push limits, find purpose, and reject mediocrity.
His philosophy is simple: hard work, consistency, and faith over excuses.
If you’ve ever felt beaten down or ready to quit, this one will relight the fire.
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🔗 Key Links – “Relight Your Fire” with Michael ‘The Monster’ Todd
💥 Guest Links
🌐 Michael Todd Official Site → https://themonstermichaeltodd.com
💪 The Monster Factory (Training & Coaching) → https://themonsterfactory.live
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/monstermichaeltodd
🎥 YouTube Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@MonsterMichaelTodd
🛒 Merch & Supplements → https://shop.themonstermichaeltodd.com
⚙️ Mentions & Resources
- 📘 Atomic Habits by James Clear – recommended read on stacking small wins.
⏱️ Jocko Willink – Discipline Equals Freedom – complementary mindset deep dive.
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Episode Summary – “Relight Your Fire” with Michael “The Monster” Todd
In this powerhouse conversation, world champion arm wrestler Michael “The Monster” Todd opens up about what it truly means to rebuild yourself when life breaks you.
Main Themes & Lessons:
Resilience & Reinvention – How Michael turned shattered bones, setbacks, and rule changes into the fuel for his next rise.
The Monster Mindset – Why consistency beats talent, and how faith and discipline became his ultimate weapons.
Building The Monster Factory – Creating a space where everyday people push limits, find purpose, and refuse mediocrity.
Faith & Focus – The spiritual and mental frameworks that keep him grounded through chaos and competition.
Relighting the Fire – What to do when you lose your spark — and how to reignite your drive to chase greatness again.
Michael doesn’t just talk about winning — he lives it.
If you’ve ever felt broken, stuck, or ready to quit… this one will reignite your fire.
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Guest Story – Michael “The Monster” Todd: From Broken to Unbreakable
Before the titles and the Monster Factory, Michael Todd was a man chasing a dream that kept breaking him — literally.
Multiple arm breaks, devastating losses, and a career many thought was finished. Each setback could’ve been the end… but Michael saw it as the beginning of something greater.
When the world told him to quit, he rebuilt — bone by bone, rep by rep, mindset by mindset.
He learned that real strength isn’t forged in comfort — it’s born in pain, faith, and the refusal to settle for “normal.”
Today, Michael stands not just as a world champion arm wrestler, but as a man who turned his pain into a platform for others — through The Monster Factory, where he teaches athletes and everyday people alike how to push past limits and live with purpose.
His transformation is simple yet profound:
From chasing victory ➜ to becoming a symbol of discipline, faith, and unstoppable belief.
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Key Takeaways – “Relight Your Fire” with Michael “The Monster” Todd
Consistency Beats Talent:
Greatness isn’t built on motivation — it’s built on showing up especially when you don’t feel like it.Pain Is the Price of Growth:
Every break, setback, or loss is a test — rebuild stronger, or stay broken. Your call.Faith Fuels Discipline:
Believe first, act second. When faith leads, fear loses its grip.Normal Is the Enemy:
The moment you choose comfort over challenge, you trade potential for mediocrity.Relight the Fire Daily:
Motivation fades — purpose reignites it. Keep a daily ritual that reminds you why you started.Build Your Foundation:
Focus on the basics — sleep, food, movement, mindset. Strong walls need solid bricks.Own Your Narrative:
Stop saying “I can’t” and start proving “I will.” Speak your direction before you live it.Stack the Days:
Win one small battle every day. String enough of them together and you’ll change your life.Be Relentless, Not Reckless:
Push hard, but with purpose. Sustainable discipline beats burnout bravado.Refuse to Settle:
The real victory isn’t the trophy — it’s knowing you gave your all when no one was watching.
🎯 Listener Challenges – “Relight Your Fire” Edition
💪 Win the Day:
Forget the week — just dominate today. Nail your training, nutrition, or one key habit before bed.🧠 Monster Mindset Audit:
Write down your top 3 excuses. Then rewrite each as an action statement. (“I’m too tired” ➜ “I’ll train for 15 minutes no matter what.”)🔥 Rebuild from Setbacks:
Think of your biggest failure — what did it teach you? Journal how that pain could be your next foundation.🙏 Faith Over Fear:
When doubt hits, pause and list 3 things you’re grateful for. Gratitude disarms fear and resets focus.⚙️ Consistency Over Emotion:
Commit to one small non-negotiable action for 7 days — even on the days you don’t feel like it.🧱 Build Your Factory:
Create your own “Monster Factory” — a place, routine, or ritual that keeps you accountable to progress.🕯️ Relight Your Fire Moment:
Do one thing this week that scares you or challenges your comfort zone. Post or note how it made you feel.🗣️ Speak Discipline Out Loud:
Each morning, declare your intention aloud: “I’m not normal. I’m building something extraordinary.”🧩 Simplify Success:
Identify one overcomplication in your life — cut it, replace it with a simple, consistent system.🚀 Pass the Flame:
Share one insight from this episode with a mate who’s struggling — sometimes the best way to stay lit is to light another’s fire.
🔥 Bonus Challenge:
Tag @NextLevelGuy and @MonsterMichaelTodd with your “Relight Your Fire” moment — share how you’re applying the Monster Mindset in your own life.
“Mediocrity disgusts me. Being normal never made sense.”
— Michael “The Monster” Todd
“I’m not defined by my losses — I’m defined by my willingness to dust myself off, get back up, and reinvent myself.”
— Michael “The Monster” Todd
“Why be ordinary, when you have a chance to be extraordinary?”
— Michael “The Monster” Todd
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🧠 Core Lesson + CTA
Life will break you — physically, mentally, or spiritually — but that’s not the end of your story. It’s the moment you decide who you really are. Michael “The Monster” Todd proves that true strength isn’t about never falling; it’s about standing back up every single time, stronger and more focused than before. 💪
🔥 Your move: Stop waiting for perfect conditions. Rebuild, refocus, and relight your fire — one day, one action, one choice at a time.
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