The Life of a Marksman w/ Stetson Bardfield

On this episode Robert sits down with Stetson Bardfield to discuss training in marksmanship at the Olympic center, hunting, maintaining a positive mindset and much more. 

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Show Notes:

1:19- Stetson Bardfield is an Olympic  Marksman currently living at the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Patton compares the UFC Performance Institute to the Center.

5:02- Bardfield has learned wrestling through his shooting spotter and regularly weight lifts to stay positive and become stronger despite his limited mobility.

7:59- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita is the condition Bardfield was born with, where his body fused joints together in the womb.

10:54- One of Bardfield’s favorite things to do is spend time with people, others feel that he is very approachable and friendly.

12:10- Hunting and fishing are also some of his main passions, with recently bagging one Elk and a couple Antelopes.

15:36- The discussion of “You are what you eat” is reviewed deeply.

17:57- May 2021 is when Bardfield competes again in Lima, Peru, last year he won Gold. The projectile during competition is a .177 caliber pellet, during practice he will shoot a minimum of 80 shots, sometimes maxing out at 300 shots.

24:19- Aside from training, Bardfield has worked as a tour guide at the Olympic Training Center.

26:44- “There’s so much more that unities us, than divides us.” (Patton)

29:30- In terms of self expression, Bardfield has recently released a song called “Oceanside” under his artist name, Catalyst. The track talks about the chaotic relationship with his mother, ultimately with him having to say goodbye to her.

37:37- Bardfield’s latest song showcases his willingness to talk about the reality of depression and ways we can help others who are suffering.

41:04- “You’re only as good as your last performance.” (Patton) Bardfield compares golfing and shooting in terms of concentration.

44:49- Bardfield has robotic prosthetics that help him walk, in the past, he had very limited equipment that made the experience very unpleasant.

48:50- The art of catalyzing is something that Bardfield embodies.

49:35- Patton’s favorite speakers are Napoleon Hill & Bob Proctor.

52:51- “We need something that pushes us to that next level.” (Bardfield)

54:30- Bardfield has done an ice bath twice and is not a huge fan, there is an ice bath and hot tub right next to each other at the Olympic Training Center.

57:02- Patton swears by ice baths to reduce inflammation and has stopped taking pain medication.