From Battlefield to Bestseller: Empowering Your Body and Mind with a Former UK Military Trainer and Best-Selling Author (Ft. Jason Curtis)

Jun 8 2023 • 1 hr 8 mins

On today's show, we dig deep into the components of successfully launching a business and the dedication and mindset that can enable progress. Strength and conditioning coach and bestselling author Jason Curtis is here to share the story of how he transitioned from a career in the military to running his own gym and coaching business. We hear from Jason about his early days outside Manchester in the United Kingdom, his clear vision for his future, and what he loved about his time in the army. Our guest then takes us through the challenges he went through when he left the military and started his exercise boot camp. Jason's story is packed with relatable and unique elements, and listeners are bound to acquire some inspiration for approaching the variety of challenges that life will inevitably throw at us. We find some time to talk about the best way to frame exercise for different goals, ideas around motivation and commitment, and also the foundational value of a good diet. So to hear it all from the generous and informative Jason Curtis, press play!

Key Points From This Episode:

Looking back on Jason's early years in a small town in the UK.
Time in the military and the different countries where Jason lived around the world.
Tracing the roots of Jason's interest in the army, combat sports, and coaching.
The decision that Jason made to leave the military and start his business.
Reflections on the naive optimism that enabled Jason's progress.
How Jason managed to build a customer base and find a physical location.
The inspiration and publishing process for Jason's first book.
Why Jason chose the self-publishing route for his later works.
Jason talks about his client base at this point.
Thoughts on the future of growing older and the impact of the right kind of exercise.
Jason's position on strength training for younger people.
Advice from Jason for young entrepreneurs about hard work and risk.
Words of encouragement for anyone struggling to stay in shape.
Jason talks about the future of his business and the projects he has lined up.
The pieces of advice that have had the most influence on Jason.
Jason answers the Fearless Five; values, moderation, hidden talents, books, and search history.
Where to find Jason and his work online!