The chapter delves into the speaker's thoughts on wealth, money, and lifestyle preferences, discussing their humble upbringing, success with investments, and humorous take on practical car choices. They share insights on financial independence through investing, their modest spending habits despite wealth, and the value they place on luxury travel experiences over material possessions. The conversation also explores the challenges of maintaining routines after vacations, evaluating the usefulness of high-cost items for well-being, and skepticism towards biohacking trends and future advancements in technology and medicine.
Dr. Mike Israetel is an expert sports science and nutrition coach and is the founder of Renaissance Periodization. With over 25 years of bodybuilding experience, Mike has empowered thousands to achieve their dream physiques through evidence-based strategies. If you’re at a standstill with your training and looking for a breakthrough, today’s episode is for you. Tune in for a two-hour masterclass as Mike and Mike dive into training splits, bodybuilding hacks, mindsets & nutrition.
0:00 Introduction
1:58 Luxury lifestyles in Dubai & why Mike Thurston has multiple gym memberships
4:00 The pros & cons of owning a gym
5:45 Why Mike Isratel trains in silence (how music can affect your workouts)
11:00 Materialism & “flexing” wealth (old money vs new money)
16:02 “I’ll die in the gym!”: Mike 25+ years & love for weightlifting
18:22 MIke Isratel’s rant on growing a “next level physique”
22:45 The deeper truth about low motivation & inconsistency
28:55 Mike’s Mike Isratel’s professional background & expertise in nutrition & physiology
34:21 Nutrition controversies (the different diets, theories) why people identify more with nutrition. People think they’re experts - personal convictions (ILLUSION of knowledge / experts / personal convictions)
40:12 Mike Isratel’s advice for those lost with nutrition advice (find evidence based info)
42:45 The power of ‘real-world learning’ (blending practical experience with theory)
48:00 The invaluable learning / consolidation of knowledge by teaching others
49:44 The negative impact of social media on false expertise “rise of new coaches” -
51:44 Mike Isratel’s biggest misconceptions (overvaluing the benefit of heavy compounds over isolation)
55:12 Mike Isratel’s go-to exercises for each muscle group
1:04:22 Genetics & muscle-dominance advantages for growing muscle
1:10:00 Mike’s gym app (RP periodisation)
1:14:02 The rundown on doms & muscle soreness
1:15:22 Mike’s content creation workflow & ambitions
1:27:12 Master the art of cultivating an audience & growing online with these two traits
1:28:59 Best celebrity physiques & the problem with Hollywood trainers (false standards / guidance)
1:40:00 How much Mike is earning from his RP app? (Mike’s outlook on money)
1:43:24 Investing & ETFs
1:50:00 What Mike Thurston spends his money on
1:55:22 Biohacking & anti-aging
2:00:00 Mike Israetel’s future plans
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