Ep. #129: My Interview on Mind Pump Media

Those of you that follow me on Instagram know that I was in San Jose last week visiting with the Mind Pump Media team to appear on their hugely popular podcast. We had a great time chatting about all kinds of things ranging from the trials and tribulations of being a supplement seller on Amazon, my “origin story” and initial reluctance to work in the fitness space, why many supplement companies “pixie dust” their products, what kind of music I like to listen to for working out, and much, much more. Here are some of the main things we discussed: Shenanigans of product reviews on Amazon (0:00) Company acquisition vs. customer experience (15:27) How hard is it to have integrity in supplement industry? (17:02) What drives me? (18:12) How do I get inspired to write? (20:22) Guys talk the power of the human brain How did I decide to get into fitness industry and why was I hesitant initially? (28:25) Did things go as planned with creating Legion Athletics? (52:57) How much sun exposure do you need? (1:02:55) How has my own perspective on health and self-image evolved over time? (1:04:37) What do I do for fun besides work? (1:14:20) Relationship talk (1:26:05) How do I tackle food with my kids? (1:29:52) What are some of my main philosophies regarding fitness? (1:35:47) What fascinates me right now in the industry? (1:47:56) Related Links & Products Mentioned Walmart Agrees to Acquire Jet.com, One of the Fastest Growing e-Commerce Companies in the U.S. (article) - http://news.walmart.com/2016/08/08/walmart-agrees-to-acquire-jetcom-one-of-the-fastest-growing-e-commerce-companies-in-the-us Amazon patent hints at floating warehouses in the sky (article) - http://money.cnn.com/2016/12/29/technology/amazon-aerial-warehouse/index.html What Doesn't Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning will Renew our Lost Evolutionary Strength – Scott Carney (book) – http://amzn.to/2vqq2QC The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance – Steven Kotler (book) – http://amzn.to/2g75if2 The use of visual feedback, in particular mirror visual feedback, in restoring brain function (article) - https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/132/7/1693/328686/The-use-of-visual-feedback-in-particular-mirror Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD) - http://www.medicinenet.com/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy_syndrome/article.htm Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction - Derek Thompson (book) – http://amzn.to/2wpiqCv Every Shot Counts: Using the Revolutionary Strokes Gained Approach to Improve Your Golf Performance and Strategy - Mark Broadie (book) – http://amzn.to/2xe5qgL Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum - Neil Patel (book) – http://amzn.to/2vqlJFe Baby's Palate And Food Memories Shaped Before Birth (article) - http://www.npr.org/2011/08/08/139033757/babys-palate-and-food-memories-shaped-before-birth People Mentioned Scott Carney (@sgcarney) · Twitter Wim Hof (@Iceman_Hof) · Twitter Steven Kotler (@steven_kotler) | Twitter Tom Bilyeu (@TomBilyeu) · Twitter Greg Nuckols (@GregNuckols) · Twitter Ryan Holiday (@RyanHoliday) · Twitter Mark Rippetoe (@CoachRippetoe) | Twitter Kelly Starrett (@mobilitywod) · Twitter Michael Hallick - https://www.ihealthtube.com/video/most-us-are-deficient-and-need-supplement-vitamin Max Richter – (Wikipedia) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Richter Luigi Boccherini – (Wikipedia) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luigi_Boccherini Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) · Twitter Nicole Avena (@DrNicoleAvena) | Twitter Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) • Instagram/Twitter Neil Patel (@neilpatel) · Twitter Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/