Stop Being Shamed Out Of Your Competitive Edge - Mark Bell

Mark Bell is a world record-breaking powerlifter, owner of Super Training Gym and inventor of the Sling Shot. A lack of support killed more dreams than a lack of competence ever did. There's a modern trend that trying hard at things and taking them seriously is uncool. Disincentivising excellence is one of the worst habits a society can have and it's time to put a stop to it. Expect to learn why taking a compliment is a skill that many of us don't have, why there is no growth without having a goal you're working toward, why Mark has never had a bad day, what it was like to train under the legendary Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell, how crucial the story you tell yourself about life is and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Mark's website - https://markbellslingshot.com/ Subscribe to Mark's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkBellsPowerProject 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 - 00:00 Intro 03:37 Surrounding Yourself with Success-Minded People 14:03 Awkwardness in Receiving Compliments 19:41 Unexpectedly Creating Negative Environments 26:39 Can You Be Selfless Without Being Selfish? 30:49 Power of Having an Abundance Mindset 38:31 Mark Has Never Had a Bad Day 45:47 Results of Younger People Being Exposed to Self-Development 1:01:09 Practices to Reframe a Negative Situation 1:16:10 Where to Find Mark - 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/

Mark BellguestChris Williamsonhost

Nov 7, 20221h 16mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: November 7, 2022
Duration: 1h 16m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Mark Bell is a world record-breaking powerlifter, owner of Super Training Gym and inventor of the Sling Shot. A lack of support killed more dreams than a lack of competence ever did. There's a modern trend that trying hard at things and taking them seriously is uncool. Disincentivising excellence is one of the worst habits a society can have and it's time to put a stop to it. Expect to learn why taking a compliment is a skill that many of us don't have, why there is no growth without having a goal you're working toward, why Mark has never had a bad day, what it was like to train under the legendary Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell, how crucial the story you tell yourself about life is and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out Mark's website - https://markbellslingshot.com/ Subscribe to Mark's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkBellsPowerProject 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 - 00:00 Intro 03:37 Surrounding Yourself with Success-Minded People 14:03 Awkwardness in Receiving Compliments 19:41 Unexpectedly Creating Negative Environments 26:39 Can You Be Selfless Without Being Selfish? 30:49 Power of Having an Abundance Mindset 38:31 Mark Has Never Had a Bad Day 45:47 Results of Younger People Being Exposed to Self-Development 1:01:09 Practices to Reframe a Negative Situation 1:16:10 Where to Find Mark - 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/

SPEAKERS

Mark Bell
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Mark Bell and Chris Williamson, Stop Being Shamed Out Of Your Competitive Edge - Mark Bell explores stop Hiding Your Ambition: Reclaiming Excellence, Competitiveness, And Growth Chris Williamson and Mark Bell explore how culture often shames ambition and competitive drive, discouraging people from pursuing excellence or openly celebrating wins. Using stories from powerlifting, business, and personal relationships, they dissect tall‑poppy syndrome, envy, and why many people feel threatened by others’ success. They discuss surrounding yourself with like‑minded, growth‑oriented peers, learning to both give and receive compliments properly, and reframing negative emotions through stoicism and deliberate interpretation. The conversation expands into routines, choice overload, exercise as therapy, and whether people can truly change, concluding that service to others and constant movement are powerful antidotes to resentment, stagnation, and self‑doubt.

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