Chris Bumstead - The Dark Side Of The Road To Greatness (4K) | 6X Mr Olympia

Chris Bumstead is a professional bodybuilder, 5X Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title holder, and a business owner. Chris is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. He's been called the Arnold Schwarzenegger of his era. But just what does it take to become the best in the world? What is the inner texture of a world champion like when he's as open as Chris about his failings and vulnerabilities? Expect to learn why pressure is a privilege, what it means to have a champions mentality, how Chris overcame his battle with anxiety, why he broke down sobbing on the bathroom floor 6 weeks before he won a world championship, how Chris thinks the modern world of bodybuilding compares to the golden days with Arnold, which steroid is so toxic that even Chris refuses to take, his top 10 exercises to build more muscle and much more... Sponsors: Get £150 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/wisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #cbum #chrisbumstead #motivation - 00:00 Intro 00:49 Why Pressure is a Privilege 05:08 Are Winning & Success the Same? 09:32 Using Cynicism as a Safety Blanket 13:09 What is Chris’s Inner Voice Like? 19:18 The Principles of a Champion Mentality 25:44 Why Chris Cried on the Bathroom Floor 34:23 Reacting to the ‘Arnold’ Documentary 37:52 Changing Physique for Different Contests 43:52 Chris’s Morning Routine 49:54 If Chris Could Only Keep 10 Exercises 1:00:24 Biggest Levers for Recovery & Rest 1:05:07 Learning to Say No 1:09:34 Concerns About Longevity & Health 1:14:34 Chris’s Experience with Social Media 1:21:04 Dealing with Self-Doubt 1:31:49 The Biggest Challenges Facing Young Men 1:41:30 Debunking ‘Meme First, Explain Later’ 1:45:51 Has Chris Ever Tried Psychedelics? 1:47:58 Your Dreams Should Dictate Your Objectives 1:54:45 When Does Chris Plan to Stop & What’s Next? 2:02:18 Where to Find Chris - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Jul 10, 20232h 2mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: July 10, 2023
Duration: 2h 2m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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Chris Bumstead is a professional bodybuilder, 5X Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title holder, and a business owner. Chris is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. He's been called the Arnold Schwarzenegger of his era. But just what does it take to become the best in the world? What is the inner texture of a world champion like when he's as open as Chris about his failings and vulnerabilities? Expect to learn why pressure is a privilege, what it means to have a champions mentality, how Chris overcame his battle with anxiety, why he broke down sobbing on the bathroom floor 6 weeks before he won a world championship, how Chris thinks the modern world of bodybuilding compares to the golden days with Arnold, which steroid is so toxic that even Chris refuses to take, his top 10 exercises to build more muscle and much more... Sponsors: Get £150 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/wisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #cbum #chrisbumstead #motivation - 00:00 Intro 00:49 Why Pressure is a Privilege 05:08 Are Winning & Success the Same? 09:32 Using Cynicism as a Safety Blanket 13:09 What is Chris’s Inner Voice Like? 19:18 The Principles of a Champion Mentality 25:44 Why Chris Cried on the Bathroom Floor 34:23 Reacting to the ‘Arnold’ Documentary 37:52 Changing Physique for Different Contests 43:52 Chris’s Morning Routine 49:54 If Chris Could Only Keep 10 Exercises 1:00:24 Biggest Levers for Recovery & Rest 1:05:07 Learning to Say No 1:09:34 Concerns About Longevity & Health 1:14:34 Chris’s Experience with Social Media 1:21:04 Dealing with Self-Doubt 1:31:49 The Biggest Challenges Facing Young Men 1:41:30 Debunking ‘Meme First, Explain Later’ 1:45:51 Has Chris Ever Tried Psychedelics? 1:47:58 Your Dreams Should Dictate Your Objectives 1:54:45 When Does Chris Plan to Stop & What’s Next? 2:02:18 Where to Find Chris - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Bumstead and Chris Williamson, Chris Bumstead - The Dark Side Of The Road To Greatness (4K) | 6X Mr Olympia explores chris Bumstead Reveals Emotional Cost Behind Champion Mentality And Greatness Chris Bumstead discusses how winning multiple Mr. Olympia titles exposed the intense internal pressure, anxiety, and health fears that accompanied his rise to the top of bodybuilding.

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