In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin have an honest and heartfelt conversation with Doug Bopst. Incarcerated at 20, Doug has since been able to overcome self-destructive behavior and self-doubt by taking ownership of his life.
How Doug reached out to Mind Pump. (2:42) “How I used drugs to escape my own life.” (4:25) What was his relationship like with his parents and siblings growing up? (8:54) The moment he knew he was going to be dead or rot in jail. (11:06) The first time he felt someone gave him unconditional love. His journey from ‘victim to victor’ while in jail. (18:45) What is the ‘workout culture’ like in prison? (24:33) How he used his pain and turned it into motivation. (26:28) The moment he decided to use fitness to change other people’s lives. (28:52) His transition from bitterness to spirituality. (34:07) His relationship with fitness and how he found his current significant other. (39:24) What was his craziest drug story? (43:12) “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” (45:17) The role of having a spiritual practice and the impact it had on his purpose in life. (48:34) What are his current business ventures? (53:54) What has been the scariest experience of public speaking so far? (55:17) Why you MUST never forgot where you came from. (56:32) Why exercise and nutrition of two of the most important tools we have to battle drug addiction. (58:28) His biggest insecurities surrounding relationships. (1:00:58)Featured Guest/People Mentioned
Doug Bopst (@doug_bopst) Instagram Doug Bopst - Amazon.com Website Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Rich Roll (@richroll) InstagramRelated Links/Products Mentioned
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