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Barbell Buddha Podcast - with Chris Moore from Barbell Shrugged

23 - Steroids, those high expectations, and something better

Aug 23, 2013
Exploring hero worship in sports, the impact of number 23 on athletic journey, coffee rituals as mindfulness, consequences of breaking boundaries with humor, ethics of drug use and steroids, pursuing passions for self-acceptance, inner reflection for managing expectations
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  • Reflection on the impact of marketing through hero worship of Michael Jordan and Air Jordans.
  • Advocacy for personal choice and responsibility in drug use, emphasizing individual sovereignty and questioning societal perceptions.

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The Influence of Michael Jordan and Hero Worship

Growing up as a boy in the United States, the podcaster worshipped Michael Jordan, despite not playing basketball competitively. This hero worship extended to buying multiple Air Jordans with his father's hard-earned money, reflecting on the impactful marketing behind the sports figure.

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