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July 28, 2023 57 mins

From October 2022


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075 - Bobby Andaya is an American-Filipino entrepreneur. He is the head coach and owner of Hieroglyph Fitness on the Island of Palawan in the Philippines.

Prior to establishing CrossFit Hieroglyph in 2016, he served 7 years as a U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Officer, and 6 years in the U.S. Military.


Thomas and Bobby discuss why he exited a lucrative career in the federal government, living in a developing country, returning home to the Philippines, preventing burnout, and how Bobby defines his values as a husband and father.


Timestamps:


1:00 - Intro - Bobby’s Career in the Military and Federal Law Enforcement 

5:00 - Life in the Philippines and on Palawan 

9:00 - Living in a developing country & the beauty in the struggle 

15:00 - The fable of the segali and the ant 

18:30 - developing introspection 

34:00 - Integrity & staying faithful 

39:00 - The Bay Area 

49:99 - What does it mean to be a good man? 


Hieroglyph Fitness

Hieroglyph Fitness on Instagram

Bobby's Vacation Rental in El Nido



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