In this powerful and personal episode of Mind of Mir, Frank Mir sits down with long-time friend and legendary strongman Nick Best. The conversation spans decades of experience in elite strength sports and family life, diving into topics like pushing past injuries, maintaining peak performance into your 50s, old-man strength, dealing with personal loss, raising athletic kids, and how strength training intersects with resilience and mindset. Nick opens up about his kidney cancer diagnosis, training philosophy, and what it takes to stay strong—mentally and physically—through life’s heaviest lifts.

👊 Presented by Blue Scorpion00:00 – 03:00 | Introduction: Meeting Nick Best

03:01 – 09:00 | From Pro Debut to World Records

09:01 – 14:00 | Training with the Family & Youth Development

14:01 – 21:00 | Injuries, Mental Fortitude, and the Cost of Strength

21:01 – 26:30 | Aging, Longevity & Strategy in Strongman

26:31 – 32:00 | Rest, Recovery & CNS Training

32:01 – 38:00 | Pressure, Family Expectations & Kids Finding Their Path

38:01 – 44:00 | Divorce, Co-Parenting & Emotional Balance

44:01 – 48:00 | Cancer Diagnosis & the Freak Accident That Saved His Life

48:01 – 52:00 | Life Post-Surgery, Training Plans & Staying Ready

52:01 – 54:00 | Future Competitions & Evolving Identity

54:01 – End | Stretching, Squats, Daily Discipline & Wrapping Up