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James Smith: Backpacking My Way To Success (E002)
@JamesSmithPT , a British author and fitness enthusiast, is recognised as one of the fastest-growing online personal trainers in the world. His reputation has grown significantly within the industry, owing to his openhearted philosophies on self-improvement and dedication to debunking popular fitness and diet fallacies. In today’s episode, James talks about his ongoing experience in the fitness community and shares his unique perspective on some interesting topics highlighted below;
0:00 Introduction
2:08 Introducing yourself to strangers and discussing brand endorsements.
11:08 James’s background as a PT
16:47 Psychedelics; ketamine for depression and becoming an online coach
27:00 How James grew his business whilst backpacking Australia
32:28 Travelling first class; “touching your future” and cultivating motivation
38:46 Finances, representation and status
41:04 Writing a book and first impressions
48:38 Success, consistency and repurposing your thoughts
53:00 Pleasure and happiness
56:19 James Smith’s journey as a public speaker
1:06:34 Celebrating your achievements
1:10:37 Routine; staying productive and the gratification of taking risks
1:17:11 Female attention and relationships
1:26:48 ‘Switching off’ at night and improving sleep
1:28:28 Discussing bad habits: alcohol, procrastination and social media
1:33:17 Planning the future: kids and settling down
1:38:12 James’s buzz with Australia: lifestyle and culture
1:48:08 Future plans
1:50:26 Ending
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James Smith Academy: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/
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