The School of Greatness

611 Shaun T: Trust and Believe in Your Own Transformation

Mar 7, 2018

In this engaging conversation, Shaun T, a world-renowned health and fitness expert and creator of INSANITY, shares his journey of self-discovery and transformation. He unpacks the power of confronting fears, especially in parenthood, while emphasizing the significance of incremental growth in personal and professional life. Shaun reflects on overcoming childhood trauma through athletics and the importance of resilience in chasing joy. With a focus on self-acceptance, he motivates listeners to trust in their ability to transform and grow.

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Quick takeaways

Shaun T emphasizes the importance of addressing personal trauma for healing, highlighting that awareness and acceptance of feelings play crucial roles.

He encourages listeners to confront societal stereotypes and fears in order to pursue passions, suggesting that fulfillment lies beyond judgment.

Shaun T advocates for a healthier relationship with food by reframing internal dialogues, promoting informed choices that empower individuals.

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Embracing Vulnerability and Healing

The discussion highlights the importance of addressing personal trauma and the extensive work involved in healing from abuse. Sean T shares his own journey of overcoming childhood molestation, detailing the complexities of his emotions and thoughts during and after the experience. He emphasizes that awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings can play a crucial role in the healing process, suggesting that therapy provides a meaningful avenue to uncover and understand these emotions. By confronting and addressing these deep-seated issues, individuals can reclaim their narratives and move toward a healthier self-identity.

Intro

3min

Embracing Vulnerability and Confronting Fears in Parenthood

3min

From Trauma to Triumph: A Journey of Healing and Athletic Growth

15min

Journey of Self-Transformation and Dance

8min

Navigating Fitness Transformation and Relationships

11min

Embracing Transformation Through Incremental Growth

5min

Navigating Sudden Wealth and Personal Growth

10min

Embracing Self-Acceptance and Joy

8min

IF I WERE AFRAID OF STEREOTYPES, I WOULD NEVER BE WHERE I AM TODAY.
I know that transformation and change is one of the hardest (and scariest) things you can go.
Change is the only way that you can truly grow. As a person, in relationships, and even in business.
The best way to transform is to constantly focus on doing better than you previously did.
As you push yourself further and further, a little more each time, you'll become much more confident in yourself and your abilities.
To help with understanding more about transforming yourself, trusting yourself, and believing in yourself, I brought on one of best people I could think of: Shaun T.
Shaun T is a world-renowned health and fitness expert, TV host, motivator and creator of the best-selling fitness programs INSANITY, HIP HOP ABS, CIZE, and many more.
He has hosted several primetime TV series, danced with Mariah Carey, and choreographed for the NCAA Final Four Halftime Show and the movie Bring It On: All or Nothing.
He's also an entrepreneur, author, new dad, and total transformation coach.
I hadn't met Shaun before we came together to record a podcast, but now I consider him a brother. His energy, honesty, huge heart, and way of caring about people is amazing. He has also created extraordinary results for so many people (and himself) and is committed to being the best version of himself.
If you want to learn the mindset and steps you need to take in order to believe in yourself and create a transformation that create your best life, you can't miss this episode.
Learn the lessons Shaun T has learned through his own transformation and what you need to do to better yourself, on Episode 611.
Some Questions I Ask:
What's your secret in the closet? (6:44)
Did you talk about being abused before a year and a half ago? (10:00)
How long did you play football for? (17:02)
You gained 50 pounds your first year in college? (21:52)
When did you realize you wanted to take dancin and hip hop workouts mainstream? (25:40)
What's been the biggest challenge of these transformational programs? (27:46)
When did you really learn to not let your feelings control your actions? (30:40)
What do most people not understand about where confidence comes from?(36:48)
If you could transform people overnight, would you, or would you make them work for it? (40:20)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Shaun T's biggest secret he's held on to for the longest (7:29)
When he realized he would be transforming the world (13:56)
Shaun T's college career in Track (20:36)
How he compartmentalizes things he's frustrated with (29:46)
How he stays motivating, knowing he's at the top of his game (32:34)
Shaun's super power (38:53)
How to overcome mental obstacles (44:06)
Plus much, much more