Discipline, Motivation & The Champion’s Mindset - Chris Bumstead - #851

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Chris Bumstead is a professional bodybuilder, 5x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title holder, and a business owner. Ask any of the greats what it takes to win, and they’ll tell you the same thing: greatness comes at a cost. So, what is the price to becoming the best? What lessons are there to discover from a world champion who is prioritising his mental health above his sport? Expect to learn Chris’ reflections on his prep for his 6th Olympia Championship, Chris’ message to his younger self, how to balance the sacrifices it takes to become elite, how becoming a dad changed Chris as a person, what life will be like after retirement, how to stop being less harsh on yourself and much more… Timestamps: (00:00) Hoping to Win a 6th Olympia (09:20) What’s Next for Chris? (13:10) Preparing for the Olympia (20:36) What Chris Would Tell His Younger Self (25:48) Unwavering Confidence is a Lie (33:46) What if Chris Hadn’t Gone for it? (40:41) The Pursuit is Greater Than the Prize (46:45) Experiencing Parenthood (56:23) How to Let Go of Perfectionism (59:35) Advice for Choosing a Good Partner (01:05:44) How Women Can Help Their Man Flourish (01:09:37) Embracing the Highs & Lows of Life (01:19:39) What is Your Definition of Success? (01:23:57) Accepting Where You Are Right Now (01:29:41) How to Avoid Being Too Cynical (01:38:40) Learning to Say ‘No’ More (01:49:11) The Current State of Gym Culture (01:54:29) How Your Mind Impacts Your Training (01:59:26) Be Worthy of Your Suffering Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a 20% discount on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get expert bloodwork analysis and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠ How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠ The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices