E48 | ‘Losing The All Or Nothing Mentality' with Adam Smith

Apr 9, 2023

In this discussion, Adam Smith, a successful businessman and Kirk Miller's best friend, shares his journey through life's ups and downs. They delve into the dangers of bingeing on weekends and the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Adam emphasizes the significance of setting non-negotiable standards in both fitness and business. He also offers valuable advice for overcoming an all-or-nothing mentality, highlighting that key success lies in consistency and sustainable habits. Their bond adds a personal touch to these valuable insights.

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

Intro

00:00 • 2min

Reflections on Youth and Resilience

02:01 • 11min

From Aspiring Firefighter to Plumbing Entrepreneur

12:48 • 2min

Navigating Life's Challenges: Consistency and Responsibility

14:41 • 2min

Navigating Fitness and Food Balance

16:16 • 17min

Navigating Personal Challenges and Business Growth

33:04 • 2min

The Power of Ambition and Influence

35:21 • 18min

This week on The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk talks to his best friend Adam Smith, aka Smithy.

Smithy has seen every aspect of Kirk's life, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Kirk and Smithy discuss various pivotal moments in Smithy's life, such as when he first ‘hit the iron’, his realisation that he wasn't qualified to be an entrepreneur, and his minimum 'non-negotiable ' standard with training. They talk about the dangers of bingeing on weekends, calorie deficits, and the key to success in business. They also provide advice to anyone struggling with an all-or-nothing mentality.

You will learn:

Why it’s not healthy to binge on weekends
The key to success is in business
Advice to anyone struggling with an all-or-nothing mentality

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

This show is about giving you the unfiltered truth, telling you exactly what it takes to get - and more importantly stay - in unbelievable shape. Not just physically but emotionally and mentally too.

Former pro footballer and Men’s Health Cover Model Kirk has travelled the world, mastering his craft across all areas; not just fitness, training or nutrition, but all the components of mindset and human behaviour to help you look better, feel better and live life on your own terms. He has worked with some phenomenal mentors such as Tony Robbins and Brendon Burchard, who've helped him really understand what it takes to create lasting change, really take control of your behaviour and positively influence our habits.

So tune in every week to world class mindset, fitness and wellness content that will create results that are built to last - listen carefully, take massive action and you will take your mind, body and life to another level.