"I got told by all my peers growing up you're worthless nobody ever care about you and that because I was just different like I ADHD," he says. "That mindset got me into the habits that kept me going so that once that anger had dissipated from my childhood it was like okay I've built these good this good work ethic." He also talks about how his parents tried to get him to stop playing baseball when he was eight years old, but he couldn't let go of his love for the game. 'If you have somebody who's genetically gifted and they work really hard if you work really hardyou get damn far'
In today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Dr. Layne Norton. Layne is a well-respected scientist, pro-natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and entrepreneur, among other things. They discuss Layne's journey that has led him to a reputable name in the fitness industry, why blaming your lack of success on genetics is not a valid excuse, and the critical role resilience plays in achieving success in all areas of life.