The High Performance Podcast E109 - Joe Wicks: Find purpose over profit
Mar 21, 2022
Joe Wicks, a fitness coach and author with a massive online following, shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a wellness advocate. He emphasizes the importance of purpose over profit, highlighting how helping others fuels his passion. Joe dives into the significance of building authentic connections, navigating criticism, and prioritizing mental health in fitness. He shares insights on balancing work and personal life while fostering a supportive community, illustrating that genuine intentions can lead to fulfilling outcomes in wellness.
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Lockdown Highs and Lows
- Joe Wicks experienced an emotional high during "PE with Joe," but also struggled with the lack of in-person interaction.
- He realized his joy comes from helping others, not personal success.
Childhood Influence
- Joe Wicks's difficult childhood, marked by his parents' mental health issues and drug addiction, shaped him.
- Exercise became his therapy and release, driving him towards a career in fitness.
Trauma to Triumph
- Jake Humphrey suggests reframing challenging childhoods as "world-class" because they build resilience.
- Trauma can lead to triumph, as seen in many high performers who overcame hardships.
