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The podcast episode discusses the importance of building a strong foundation, both in fitness and in life. The speaker emphasizes the need to step out of one's comfort zone and do something different to see growth and progress. Whether it's trying a new workout routine, taking on a new challenge, or seeking new experiences, stepping out of the norm can open up new opportunities and lead to personal growth. It is important to approach training with consistency and focus on maintaining overall health and avoiding injuries. By taking it slow and being intentional with the training process, one can build a strong foundation and achieve long-term success.
The podcast highlights the impact of consistency and inspiration in achieving personal goals. The speaker shares their own experience with running and how following and being inspired by others played a significant role in their journey. Consistency is emphasized over perfection, and the importance of staying healthy and injury-free is highlighted. The speaker encourages a mindset shift in viewing physical activity as a privilege rather than a burden. By keeping it slow and easy on easier days and being intentional with speed work, one can maintain motivation and achieve the best results.
The podcast delves into the power of documenting one's journey and making a positive impact. The speaker expresses gratitude for the content creators who have inspired them and helped them on their own journey. They emphasize the importance of authenticity and putting out genuine content. By documenting one's own journey and sharing it with others, it is possible to make a positive impact in the world. The speaker encourages people to focus on sharing positivity and optimism in order to create a better environment in mainstream media and social platforms.
The podcast episode explores the idea of pushing boundaries and believing in oneself. The speaker draws from personal experiences such as running 100-mile races and overcoming challenges. They emphasize the need to challenge oneself incrementally, starting with smaller goals and gradually progressing to larger ones. Belief in oneself is crucial in pushing through doubts and setbacks. The speaker encourages curiosity, seeking new experiences, and engaging with a supportive community to foster personal growth and push the boundaries of what is possible.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how he handles criticism and negativity directed towards him. He reflects on his experiences of being criticized and torn down, both in the running community and in his earlier blogging days. He shares how he has learned to not let these negative opinions define him and instead focuses on his own internal values and growth. The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not trying to please everyone. He also highlights the significance of having a strong support system and surrounding oneself with people who uplift and believe in them.
Another key topic discussed in the podcast is the speaker's reflections on parenting lessons he has learned from his own parents. He emphasizes the importance of showing rather than telling when it comes to teaching children. Drawing from his own upbringing, the speaker shares how witnessing his mother's hard work and dedication had a profound impact on him and encouraged him to pursue his passions. He also expresses the desire to be present in his own children's lives and be there for their important milestones and activities, something he felt was lacking in his own relationship with his father. The speaker aspires to provide his children with opportunities to pursue their dreams while instilling in them the values of hard work and determination.
Matt Choi is a runner, entrepreneur, and creator.
Three years ago, he didn’t consider himself a runner. Now he’s completed marathons, a 50k run, 50 miles, 100 miles, and 6 marathons in 6 months.
0:00 Thank You Matt
1:28 Advice For First Marathon
4:00 Becoming A Runner
9:20 Building Self-Discipline
15:03 Why Did Matt Document His Journey?
18:54 How To Create Popular Content
26:50 How To Be More Ambitious
30:33 What’s Your Mantra?
33:20 The Grindstone 100 Mile Run
38:41 Pushing The Envelope Of Safety
42:00 What Do Most New Runners Get Wrong?
44:42 Getting Bad News Before Biggest Pod Of His Life
52:00 Meeting Hate With Love
1:02:00 Become The Main Character
1:07:13 What Does Matt’s Mom Think?
1:10:10 Parenting Lessons
1:14:20 Challenge
Resources Mentioned
• Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk – https://www.amazon.com/NEW-Crushing-Great-Entrepreneurs-Business-Influence/dp/9123640685
• Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins – https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512279
• Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant – https://www.amazon.com/Love-Yourself-Like-Your-Depends/dp/0062968726
• I took CREATINE for 30 Days | Transformation & Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMUhT6HED_k
• Running SHOULD Be Pain Free, This is HOW - Matt Choi || MBPP Ep. 872 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UEQVU-nKhk
Matt’s Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattchoi_6
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattchoi6
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattChoi.
My Links
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda
✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com
🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda
🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda
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