Andy McCloy is the owner of the successful gym - BCI Performance and Fitness in Huntsville Alabama, having trained athletes that have made the NFL and NBA. But Andy shares the story of humble and difficult origins and the choices along the way to change his life and that of his family.

Andy shares:

-The road from being a self proclaimed misfit to successful gym owner and having the time to devote to his family,

-What he means by having “No plan B”.

-Why “pain equals wisdom”.

-How insecurity led to overachieving.

-Why he’s biased toward action.

-What traits lead to successful athletes and success in life, and which traits are trainable.

-Why attitude, effort, and social life matter.

-And much more

01:22 Andy's Early Life and Challenges

06:15 Turning Point: Meeting the right people and Starting in Fitness

10:51 Moving to Alabama and Starting a Business

14:37 Building a Successful Gym and Personal Struggles

20:25 Mentorship and Community Impact

25:39 Balancing Family and Career

25:59 The Importance of Action Over Planning

27:16 Challenges in Business and Training

28:54 Qualities of Successful Athletes

29:17 The Role of Genetics and Parenting

32:04 Managing Social Life and Training

35:39 The Impact of Social Media on Business

38:20 Building a Business Before Social Media

42:18 Final Thoughts and Resources

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