This Is The Price Of Greatness - Chris Bumstead - #652

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Chris Bumstead is a professional bodybuilder, 4X Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title holder, and a business owner. Chris is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. He's been called the Arnold Schwarzenegger of his era. But just what does it take to become the best in the world? What is the inner texture of a world champion like when he's as open as Chris about his failings and vulnerabilities? Expect to learn why pressure is a privilege, what it means to have a champions mentality, how Chris overcame his battle with anxiety, why he broke down sobbing on the bathroom floor 6 weeks before he won a world championship, how Chris thinks the modern world of bodybuilding compares to the golden days with Arnold, which steroid is so toxic that even Chris refuses to take, his top 10 exercises to build more muscle and much more... Sponsors: Get £150 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/wisdom (discount automatically applied)  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:49) Why Pressure is a Privilege (05:08) Are Winning & Success the Same? (09:32) Using Cynicism as a Safety Blanket (13:09) What is Chris’s Inner Voice Like? (19:18) The Principles of a Champion Mentality (25:44) Why Chris Cried on the Bathroom Floor (34:23) Reacting to the ‘Arnold’ Documentary (37:52) Changing Physique for Different Contests (43:52) Chris’s Morning Routine (49:54) If Chris Could Only Keep 10 Exercises (1:00:24) Biggest Levers for Recovery & Rest (1:05:07) Learning to Say No (1:09:34) Concerns About Longevity & Health (1:14:34) Chris’s Experience with Social Media (1:21:04) Dealing with Self-Doubt (1:31:49) The Biggest Challenges Facing Young Men (1:41:30) Debunking ‘Meme First, Explain Later’ (1:45:51) Has Chris Ever Tried Psychedelics? (1:47:58) Your Dreams Should Dictate Your Objectives (1:54:45) When Does Chris Plan to Stop & What’s Next? (2:02:18) Where to Find Chris Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.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