39| Success Story: 41-Year Old Successful Investor Dropped 30 lbs, Transformed His Body While Increasing His Energy & Performance At Work
02/01/22 • 38 min
Joining me today is my friend, client, and financial mentor Chris Bailey to talk primarily about his health. He is crushing my program, already having dropped about a quarter of his body weight and gained a ton of strength. He discusses how having his fourth child coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic prompted him to want to start taking his health more seriously. He also reveals what observations he has made since he started making changes, emphasizing the importance of consistency and discipline.
Listen in as Chris advises us that losing weight and improving our health does not involve instant gratification; it takes time to see results, and he points out that the reverse is also true – that the consequences of unhealthy decisions don't usually manifest right away. He also enthusiastically touches upon the freedom that he has been enjoying alongside the compromises that he has had to make, making it all worth it.
Chris and I also talk about wealth and money and its correlation with health, and we both agree that the unfortunate reality is that it does tend to be easier for wealthier people to live healthier lifestyles. However, he gives listeners a little bit of advice regarding how to make better financial choices, especially in these trying times, encouraging us to monetize our skills. I really hope that this conversation with Chris is helpful, and I thank you for listening and thank Chris for his time! If you like this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that, in the future, whenever a new episode comes out, you'll know right away! I would also appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also get something out of it.
Time Stamps
1:18 – We are introduced to today's guest, Chris Bailey.
1:42 – Chris provides some background information about himself.
2:47 – What prompted Chris to want to improve his health?
5:27 – Chris elaborates upon what his health was like prior to changing his lifestyle.
8:45 – Dan argues that we are living in a time when health is especially complicated.
9:32 – Chris shares his biggest observations since his health has improved.
12:13 – Dan points out that wanting to be healthier does involve compromise.
13:20 – Chris recommends the book How Will You Measure Your Life?.
15:50 – Dan agrees that maintaining health is a slow process.
17:47 – Chris adds that going to the gym in the morning rather than night has helped him.
18:43 – What benefits has Chris seen from going to the gym in the morning?
20:14 – Chris states that he feels free.
22:00 – What advice would Chris give to his past self to help motivate him?
24:52 – Dan offers insight into getting healthy for your family.
27:55 – Chris asserts that the gym should be a safe space.
30:13 – Chris begins discussing wealth.
32:43 – We are provided with some financial advice.
35:45 – Dan sums up some of the key points of this episode.
Resources
Joining me today is my friend, client, and financial mentor Chris Bailey to talk primarily about his health. He is crushing my program, already having dropped about a quarter of his body weight and gained a ton of strength. He discusses how having his fourth child coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic prompted him to want to start taking his health more seriously. He also reveals what observations he has made since he started making changes, emphasizing the importance of consistency and discipline.
Listen in as Chris advises us that losing weight and improving our health does not involve instant gratification; it takes time to see results, and he points out that the reverse is also true – that the consequences of unhealthy decisions don't usually manifest right away. He also enthusiastically touches upon the freedom that he has been enjoying alongside the compromises that he has had to make, making it all worth it.
Chris and I also talk about wealth and money and its correlation with health, and we both agree that the unfortunate reality is that it does tend to be easier for wealthier people to live healthier lifestyles. However, he gives listeners a little bit of advice regarding how to make better financial choices, especially in these trying times, encouraging us to monetize our skills. I really hope that this conversation with Chris is helpful, and I thank you for listening and thank Chris for his time! If you like this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that, in the future, whenever a new episode comes out, you'll know right away! I would also appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also get something out of it.
Time Stamps
1:18 – We are introduced to today's guest, Chris Bailey.
1:42 – Chris provides some background information about himself.
2:47 – What prompted Chris to want to improve his health?
5:27 – Chris elaborates upon what his health was like prior to changing his lifestyle.
8:45 – Dan argues that we are living in a time when health is especially complicated.
9:32 – Chris shares his biggest observations since his health has improved.
12:13 – Dan points out that wanting to be healthier does involve compromise.
13:20 – Chris recommends the book How Will You Measure Your Life?.
15:50 – Dan agrees that maintaining health is a slow process.
17:47 – Chris adds that going to the gym in the morning rather than night has helped him.
18:43 – What benefits has Chris seen from going to the gym in the morning?
20:14 – Chris states that he feels free.
22:00 – What advice would Chris give to his past self to help motivate him?
24:52 – Dan offers insight into getting healthy for your family.
27:55 – Chris asserts that the gym should be a safe space.
30:13 – Chris begins discussing wealth.
32:43 – We are provided with some financial advice.
35:45 – Dan sums up some of the key points of this episode.
Resources
Previous Episode
38| What I Learned From Giving Up Porn and Masturbation for 8+ Years
Today's topic is somewhat of a personal, taboo one, so I was initially a bit hesitant to cover it but decided that it was too important not to. I am sharing with you my journey of how and why I gave up watching pornography, which I gave up nearly a decade ago. Joining me in this discussion is my friend Danny Miranda, who I asked to come on to the show because of his adept skill at asking questions and interviewing people. He, again, helps me tackle the hows and whys behind my having given up masturbation and watching pornography and what kinds of effects that that has had on my brain, how I perceive women, and my life in general.
Listen in as I touch upon what event in my life prompted me to realize that I needed to stop watching pornography and masturbating and how I was using it not necessarily to physically pleasure myself but more so as an emotional crutch and coping mechanism. I touch upon the changes and benefits that I noticed in my life when I initially decided to give it up, and I also offer up some tips and advice to anyone who, as I did, is starting to realize that watching porn is detrimental to their lives, as well as some tips on how to find a significant other!
I emphasize that if you do wish to get rid of a negative habit such as getting off to porn, you want to replace that habit with something that you also benefit from, or else you're just going to leave a vacuum. I really hope that this episode is helpful for you, and I am so thankful that you tuned in and am also grateful to Danny for his time! If you like this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that, in the future, whenever a new episode comes out, you'll know right away! I would also appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also like it!
Time Stamps
1:58 – The topic today is Dan's journey of giving up pornography.
2:31 – We are introduced to this episode's guest, Dan's friend Danny Miranda.
5:02 – Dan reveals why he felt the need to talk about this on the podcast.
7:07 – Discover when Dan realized that he needed to stop watching porn.
9:48 – Dan touches upon how watching porn became a cyclical habit for him.
12:48 – Dan initially gave himself a two-week challenge abstaining from pornography.
13:42 – Dan discusses the immediate changes that he noticed during those two weeks.
15:04 – Dan noticed that his perception of women was changing.
18:09 – Danny and Dan marvel at how children aren't warned against porn like they are drugs.
20:33 – How do we know when too much porn is too much porn?
23:50 – Dan offers advice on the first step to take to eliminate pornography.
26:30 – We are encouraged to tailor our environment so that it's most beneficial to us.
27:27 – Dan gives us more specific advice on journaling.
30:22 – Dan explains how he redirects the energy that he used to spend on porn.
32:20 – Learn what happened after Dan's initial fourteen-day challenge.
34:58 – Discover how Dan abstaining from masturbation made his experiences with women better.
37:12 – Danny Miranda explains what he means by delta.
38:30 – Dan talks about the sexualized culture that we live in.
41:32 – Dan argues that too much is based on status, wealth, and appearance.
44:50 – Dan mentions a friend of his who has been influential for him.
47:56 – How has Dan's relationship with his wife been impacted by his abstaining from porn?
50:26 – Dan discusses his love of commitment.
52:40 – There is shame that comes along with watching pornography, Dan points out.
55:13 – Hear Dan give advice on finding a significant other.
57:30 – Learn how Dan's views on marriage changed.
1:00:30 – Dan shares the most important question to ask when trying to find a significant other.
1:02:26 – Dan reflects back on starting his first business.
1:05:28 – How did Dan meet his wife?
1:08:18 – Dan reveals that his wife had messaged him before he did without his realizing.
1:09:48 – There were two to three years between Dan quitting porn and meeting his wife.
1:12:23 – Dan leaves us with some closing thoughts.
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Next Episode
40| Sahil Bloom - Success Principles, Inner Game & Lessons For His Son
Are you the type of person who pretty much always feels the need to work hard at everything that you do? Maybe you've even been called an overachiever? If so, then you're likely going to relate to my guest today, Sahil Bloom. Sahil is an investor who runs a VC fund, and we talk today about what makes him tick. He discusses his training regime, his system behind parenting and his marriage, and so much more!
Tune in as Sahil reflects on the time that he failed to make the grand slam that would have won his team the game and how that led to him taking a summer off. He shares what he learned from taking that time off, how he feels about people's need to define themselves and/or what they do, why he makes an effort to reject being called a VC, what he learned from both of his parents, what being a new father has been like for him, and so much more.
He also answers some rapid-fire questions such as the best prank that he ever pulled on someone, what movie last got him emotional, what advice he gives others that he most struggles to follow himself, and more! This is one of my favorite conversations that I have had on this podcast. I really admire Sahil because of how deeply he thinks about every single aspect of his life and because of how he puts his all into everything that he does. I thank you for listening to this interview with Sahil and strongly encourage you to check out his newsletter on his website! If you enjoy this episode and want to hear more, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that, in the future, whenever a new episode comes out, you don't miss it! I would also appreciate it if you would share the podcast with someone you know who might also get something out of it.
Time Stamps
1:09 – Dan's guest today is Sahil Bloom.
3:30 – Sahil discusses the time he gave up a game-winning grand slam.
6:52 – Sahil reflects on why he took a summer off.
9:10 – What is the biggest lesson Sahil took away from taking time off?
11:49 – Sahil provides insight into why people feel the need to define themselves.
14:32 – Learn what Sahil says when asked what he does.
17:31 – Sahil discusses what he learned from training with Eric Cressey.
20:26 – Discover why Sahil loves deadlifting.
21:57 – What is a mental gym?
24:24 – Sahil touches upon an important lesson that he learned from his mother.
25:45 – Sahil argues for the importance of setting a standard for oneself.
28:00 – Sahil has chosen to live swimming upstream rather than downstream.
29:27 – From whom does Sahil get his intense drive?
32:45 – Sahil reflects on what he learned from his father.
34:25 – Sahil believes that we should be there for people when they're in their darkest hours.
35:58 – Sahil makes a distinction between interesting and interested.
38:48 – Sahil discloses how he and his wife manage their marriage.
41:40 – How did Sahil know that he wanted to marry his wife?
44:05 – Sahil explains how he balances his personal life with his professional life.
46:53 – Hear about Sahil's energy calendar.
48:55 – Sahil reveals what activities are draining for him.
51:45 – Sahil has been writing letters to himself on his birthday for twenty-five years.
54:03 – Sahil argues that your life drastically and rapidly changes when you're young.
55:00 – What's the best prank that Sahil ever pulled?
56:14 – Sahil reveals what movie last made him cry.
57:55 – Sahil reveals three common concepts with which he disagrees.
59:22 – Sahil is bad at saying no.
1:02:06 – How much sleep does Sahil tend to get at night?
1:04:34 – Learn where to find Sahil online.
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