Episode
#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
1:05:44
Published: Mon Aug 10 2020
Description
Jamie Alderton is a coach, fitness model and author. Jamie has been to the peak of fitness modelling, multiple magazine front covers, stepping on stage at WBFF Worlds and a physique most men dream to have. Expect to learn what goals you chase once you've completed being lean. whether dieting to 4% bodyfat is it worth it, Jamie's favourite mindset strategies, how he's adapted his lifestyle to becoming a dad and much more... Sponsor: Shop Eleiko’s full range at https://www.shop.eleiko.com (enter code MW15 for 15% off everything) Extra Stuff: Follow Jamie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayalderton Check out Jamie's Website - https://www.jayalderton.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Grenade Jay, a former fitness model and natural competitor, talks about his transition to becoming a business owner and offers products including workout equipment and apparel at shop.grenadejay.com.
00:00 - 03:16 (03:16)
Summary
Grenade Jay, a former fitness model and natural competitor, talks about his transition to becoming a business owner and offers products including workout equipment and apparel at shop.grenadejay.com.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on his childhood experience with sticker books and how they turned out to be a pricey investment, and discusses how his dad still helps him put pictures up on the wall.
03:16 - 06:27 (03:10)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his childhood experience with sticker books and how they turned out to be a pricey investment, and discusses how his dad still helps him put pictures up on the wall.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host talks about her fitness journey and pivot away from bodybuilding to Thai boxing and CrossFit, and discusses with the guest about their experiences with fitness journey and menopause.
06:27 - 10:45 (04:18)
Summary
The host talks about her fitness journey and pivot away from bodybuilding to Thai boxing and CrossFit, and discusses with the guest about their experiences with fitness journey and menopause.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
Jamie Alderton discusses his journey from being a soldier to a fitness competitor and the challenges he faced along the way.
10:45 - 17:21 (06:35)
Summary
Jamie Alderton discusses his journey from being a soldier to a fitness competitor and the challenges he faced along the way.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
The struggle between selfishness and selflessness can be overcome by fully embracing selfishness to achieve a greater goal, ultimately leading to the ability to be selfless in the future.
17:21 - 23:34 (06:12)
Summary
The struggle between selfishness and selflessness can be overcome by fully embracing selfishness to achieve a greater goal, ultimately leading to the ability to be selfless in the future.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
Breaking down a big accomplishment into small steps makes it easier to achieve.
23:35 - 30:04 (06:29)
Summary
Breaking down a big accomplishment into small steps makes it easier to achieve. Giving oneself adequate rest is an effective strategy to achieve big goals.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how she dealt with lockdown and the ups and downs of her productivity cycle, sharing insights on finding balance and learning how to be selfish with her time.
30:05 - 37:39 (07:33)
Summary
The speaker discusses how she dealt with lockdown and the ups and downs of her productivity cycle, sharing insights on finding balance and learning how to be selfish with her time.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his method of setting realistic goals for personal habits, such as limiting alcohol consumption and setting a routine that gets results.
37:40 - 44:20 (06:39)
Summary
The speaker shares his method of setting realistic goals for personal habits, such as limiting alcohol consumption and setting a routine that gets results.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his tradition of taking time to ponder and plan for the next year during December, and how he sets personal challenges that follow a narrative, like jumping over a box or traveling in a rickshaw to London.
44:20 - 47:18 (02:57)
Summary
The speaker shares his tradition of taking time to ponder and plan for the next year during December, and how he sets personal challenges that follow a narrative, like jumping over a box or traveling in a rickshaw to London.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
The mistake people often make is that they're looking at materialistic rather than holistic things to help others, leading to a strange market where everyone appears to be doing the same thing, but also building a business of competitors.
47:18 - 53:33 (06:15)
Summary
The mistake people often make is that they're looking at materialistic rather than holistic things to help others, leading to a strange market where everyone appears to be doing the same thing, but also building a business of competitors.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
As people age and others in their life begin to experience sickness and death, they come to realize the value of life and the importance of appreciating what they have rather than being envious of others.
53:35 - 1:02:00 (08:25)
Summary
As people age and others in their life begin to experience sickness and death, they come to realize the value of life and the importance of appreciating what they have rather than being envious of others. The truth, though often uncomfortable, allows for greater perspective and understanding.
Episode#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
PodcastModern Wisdom
The cliché "eating less than you burn" is key to understanding fitness and fat loss.
1:02:01 - 1:05:32 (03:30)
Summary
The cliché "eating less than you burn" is key to understanding fitness and fat loss. It's important to find people who can explain clichés in a way that you can understand.