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Discipline, Confidence & The Champion’s Mindset - Chris Bumstead (4K)

Chris Bumstead is a professional bodybuilder, 6x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title holder, and a business owner. Ask any of the greats what it takes to win, and they’ll tell you the same thing: greatness comes at a cost. So, what is the price to becoming the best? What lessons are there to discover from a world champion who is prioritising his mental health above his sport? Expect to learn Chris’ reflections on his prep for his 6th Olympia Championship, Chris’ message to his younger self, how to balance the sacrifices it takes to become elite, how becoming a dad changed Chris as a person, what life will be like after retirement, how to stop being less harsh on yourself and much more… - 00:00 Hoping to Win a 6th Olympia 09:20 What’s Next for Chris? 13:10 Preparing for the Olympia 20:36 What Chris Would Tell His Younger Self 25:48 Unwavering Confidence is a Lie 33:46 What if Chris Hadn’t Gone for it? 40:41 The Pursuit is Greater Than the Prize 46:45 Experiencing Parenthood 56:23 How to Let Go of Perfectionism 59:35 Advice for Choosing a Good Partner 1:05:44 How Women Can Help Their Man Flourish 1:09:37 Embracing the Highs & Lows of Life 1:19:39 What is Your Definition of Success? 1:23:57 Accepting Where You Are Right Now 1:29:41 How to Avoid Being Too Cynical 1:38:40 Learning to Say ‘No’ More 1:49:11 The Current State of Gym Culture 1:54:29 How Your Mind Impacts Your Training 1:59:26 Be Worthy of Your Suffering - Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a 20% discount on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get expert bloodwork analysis and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) - 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/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - 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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Oct 14, 20242h 4mWatch on YouTube ↗

CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 9:20

    Hoping to Win a 6th Olympia

  2. 9:20 – 13:10

    What’s Next for Chris?

  3. 13:10 – 20:36

    Preparing for the Olympia

  4. 20:36 – 25:48

    What Chris Would Tell His Younger Self

  5. 25:48 – 33:46

    Unwavering Confidence is a Lie

  6. 33:46 – 40:41

    What if Chris Hadn’t Gone for it?

  7. 40:41 – 46:45

    The Pursuit is Greater Than the Prize

  8. 46:45 – 56:23

    Experiencing Parenthood

  9. 56:23 – 59:35

    How to Let Go of Perfectionism

  10. 59:35 – 1:05:44

    Advice for Choosing a Good Partner

  11. 1:05:44 – 1:09:37

    How Women Can Help Their Man Flourish

  12. 1:09:37 – 1:19:39

    Embracing the Highs & Lows of Life

  13. 1:19:39 – 1:23:57

    What is Your Definition of Success?

  14. 1:23:57 – 1:29:41

    Accepting Where You Are Right Now

  15. 1:29:41 – 1:38:40

    How to Avoid Being Too Cynical

  16. 1:38:40 – 1:49:11

    Learning to Say ‘No’ More

  17. 1:49:11 – 1:54:29

    The Current State of Gym Culture

  18. 1:54:29 – 1:59:26

    How Your Mind Impacts Your Training

  19. 1:59:26 – 2:04:05

    Be Worthy of Your Suffering

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