Nimai Delgado ON: Transforming Your Financial Future with Strategic Actions & Unlocking the Power of Nutritional Excellence
About this episode
Establishing a career is not an easy task. If you're currently undecided and unsure what career path to pursue, this podcast episode can help you.  Planning to switch to a different career path or struggling with the job you have right now? My guest today is offering fresh insights and valuable life lessons.  Today, I welcome Nimai Delgado, a vegan bodybuilder and fitness influencer widely recognized for his dedication to a plant-based lifestyle. Nimai did not shy away from being open and honest about his journey. His vegan lifestyle started at a very young age in relation to his spiritual beliefs and personal values. Veganism isn't just about eating plants, there's more to it and it is truly life changing.  The conversation turned deep and serious as we talked about how he felt the need to switch careers because he was unhappy, finding means to share a powerful message and reach more people, and how important it is to not rely on external validation and physical appearance.  In this episode with Nimai Delgado, you'll learn: - How to be financially independent - The right way to live a vegan lifestyle - How to bridge nutritional gaps when going vegan - How to reflect on life and shift your priorities based on your reflection - The advantages of tapping into what feels right and true for you - How to master the things that you're good at - How to not let external validation ruin your personal growth Don't miss this life changing conversation about personal growth, self discovery, and making better career decisions. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:28 What is making you happy today? 03:19 The benefits of waking up early and how to prepare to start your day  06:20 What is life like when you’ve never eaten meat? 10:44 How do you source your protein needs without taking animal protein? 14:21 Living in a spiritual community and the role it plays in your upbringing 19:59 When you realize you’re unhappy with your career, what can you do? 28:34 How do you find escape when you’re unhappy with what you’re doing? 31:59 How can you create systems from what you want to do and be financially stable? 35:35 Every experience you go through help you develop resilience and strength 37:34 The bodybuilding journey and how it all started 41:10 How can you stop external validation from dictating how to live your life? 43:40 Getting recognition for what you look like and not the message you’re trying to share 46:47 How do you coach someone and push them to live a healthier lifestyle 55:26 How do you find the motivation to show up for yourself and find internal freedom within yourself? 59:40 Nimai on Final Five Episode Resources: Nimai Delgado | Instagram Nimai Delgado | YouTube Nimai Delgado | Twitter https://veganfitness.com/  Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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