Episode
#114 - Sonny Webster - Bad Days, Good Days & Staying Resilient
55:24
Published: Thu Oct 24 2019
Description
Sonny Webster is a weightlifter and online coach. Some days you're feeling it, some days not so much. All of us have good and bad periods to contend with but it's how we respond which ultimately determines the outcome. Sonny is one of the most resilient humans I know and today we get a fantastic insight into how he overcomes setbacks in life, lifting and everything else. Extra Stuff: Follow Sonny on Instagram -https://instagram.com/sonnywebstergb/ Check out Sonny's Academy - http://sonnywebsteracademy.com Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/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
In this podcast episode, the hosts talk about Sonny Webster's capability to deal with setbacks effectively, partially due to his profession as a weightlifter where he would have to prepare for competitions by abstaining from alcohol for months.
00:00 - 04:13 (04:13)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts talk about Sonny Webster's capability to deal with setbacks effectively, partially due to his profession as a weightlifter where he would have to prepare for competitions by abstaining from alcohol for months. They also discuss the science behind the muscle mass in weightlifters that allows them to metabolize alcohol quickly.
Episode#114 - Sonny Webster - Bad Days, Good Days & Staying Resilient
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses her motivation behind transitioning her coaching business into an online platform in order to reach a wider audience and reduce travel.
04:13 - 14:25 (10:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses her motivation behind transitioning her coaching business into an online platform in order to reach a wider audience and reduce travel. She highlights some challenges with maintaining customer service across different time zones, and emphasizes the need to adapt to the schedules of her diverse clientele.
Episode#114 - Sonny Webster - Bad Days, Good Days & Staying Resilient
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on a low point in his life and the importance of drawing a line in the sand in order to continue moving forward despite obstacles that may arise.
14:25 - 26:20 (11:54)
Summary
The speaker reflects on a low point in his life and the importance of drawing a line in the sand in order to continue moving forward despite obstacles that may arise. The speaker also speculates on how speaking in detail about a topic on a podcast may have stimulated a ban towards him.
Episode#114 - Sonny Webster - Bad Days, Good Days & Staying Resilient
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ability to not conform and take control of one's life, also known as "high agency," allows individuals to make progress that may seem unbelievable to others, whether it be professionally, personally, emotionally, or in terms of their hobbies or interests.
26:20 - 34:12 (07:51)
Summary
The ability to not conform and take control of one's life, also known as "high agency," allows individuals to make progress that may seem unbelievable to others, whether it be professionally, personally, emotionally, or in terms of their hobbies or interests.
Episode#114 - Sonny Webster - Bad Days, Good Days & Staying Resilient
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the trend of posting certain things on social media to stay ahead of the curve and how unfaltering positivity can sometimes be a vulnerability.
34:12 - 39:19 (05:07)
Summary
The speaker discusses the trend of posting certain things on social media to stay ahead of the curve and how unfaltering positivity can sometimes be a vulnerability.
Episode#114 - Sonny Webster - Bad Days, Good Days & Staying Resilient
PodcastModern Wisdom
In order to grow, you have to start investing yourself through quality education and self-care to improve your productivity.
39:19 - 47:13 (07:53)
Summary
In order to grow, you have to start investing yourself through quality education and self-care to improve your productivity. It is also important to invest in other staff members and new technology to increase efficiency and output.
Episode#114 - Sonny Webster - Bad Days, Good Days & Staying Resilient
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his experience in facing rejections from agents and publishers, but eventually finding success through persistence and determination.
47:13 - 54:38 (07:25)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience in facing rejections from agents and publishers, but eventually finding success through persistence and determination. He aims to inspire others to keep grinding and pursue their goals while giving back to their community.
Episode#114 - Sonny Webster - Bad Days, Good Days & Staying Resilient
PodcastModern Wisdom
The guest thanks the host and listeners for their support and mentions that he finds the podcast extremely enjoyable to listen to.
54:38 - 55:11 (00:32)
Summary
The guest thanks the host and listeners for their support and mentions that he finds the podcast extremely enjoyable to listen to.