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April 2, 2024 62 mins

WE DID IT! Episode 100 is out. On this insightful episode of the Learn or Be Learned podcast, host Shiva Dhanasekar sits down with natural bodybuilder Justin Groth to discuss his transformational journey from overcoming body issues to champion athlete status. Listeners will gain profound insights as Justin shares how developing an unwavering mindset through discipline and action helped him reach his potential despite facing limitations.


Summary

Justin Groth discusses his transformation from struggling with body image issues to becoming a natural bodybuilding champion through developing an unwavering mindset and belief in himself, sharing how he overcame limitations to help others improve their lives using fitness, nutrition, and cultivating mental strength. Listeners will gain valuable insights on embracing personal growth through discipline, accountability, cutting toxic relationships, and living up to one's full potential regardless of the demons tempting you to quit.


Key Takeaways

  1. Develop an unwavering belief system in yourself and your potential through consistent action, and solidify it to overcome negative thoughts and doubts holding you back.
  2. Take personal accountability for your growth and goals by setting your own high standards alone through discipline, rather than relying on others for motivation.
  3. Continuously improve yourself through physical fitness, nutrition, and solo self-reflection to cultivate mental strength and cut relationships that drag you down instead of inspiring you higher.


Noteworthy Quotes

  1. "Life is hard for one of two reasons. You're either trying to get out of your comfort zone, or you're staying in it." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:15:39]
  2. "The only way to get better is to you're gonna look bad at the beginning. I mean, that's just the natural course of action in anything weightlifting. Starting something. I mean, you have a podcast that has like, 250 episodes, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about when you started. You got that? It's almost like you just gotta jump. You just close your eyes. And just press publish, you just jump and you don't look back." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:15:39]
  3. "You can't stop. If you believe yourself to be something and you believe that it's you're equipped to handle something in that of magnitude in the future, they you're going to be at a certain level in life and whatever, you just can't stop." - Justin Groth [1:00:50]


Materials, LBL Episodes, and People Referenced: 

  • Patrick David - An entrepreneur mentioned who made a commitment to follow through with anything he said he would do.
  • David Goggins - Known for his mental strength and pushing himself physically to his limits.
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear - Book referenced that discusses identities and the power of language.


Timestamps

Introduction - (0:00:00)
Limiting Beliefs Examined - (0:00:39) 
Business Growth Story - (0:02:29)
Mindset Hindrances Explored - (0:07:02) 
Fitness and Nutrition Prioritized - (0:11:20)
India Transformation Discussed - (0:15:04)
Devil's Temptations Analyzed - (0:22:32) 
Mental Strength Defined - (0:25:09)
Toxic Relationships Considered - (0:28:12)
Personal Accountability Stressed - (0:35:37)
Motivation Myths Debunked - (0:50:40) 
Potential Realized Relentlessly - (1:00:50)


Justin's Info: 

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