Hello you savages. Get a 25% discount on the best supplements from Momentous at livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Gift, 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at drinkag1.com/modernwisdom Gymshark’s biggest sale of the year starts Nov 21st. Get up to 80% off everything sitewide at gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get expert bloodwork analysis and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Here's the timestamps: 00:00 Stay Relentless 09:07 Making Bold Decisions to Pursue Your Passion 23:01 Overcoming the Judgment of Others 30:09 How Jesse Finally Quit Lacrosse 41:34 Jesse’s Experience With Anxiety & SSRIs 52:46 Running Every Day for a Month 59:14 The Hardest Thing Jesse Has Ever Done 1:03:27 Becoming Resilient to Physical Discomfort 1:12:57 Losing Fat Very Quickly for a Challenge 1:22:57 Would Jesse Take Psychedelics? 1:25:07 RUclips Limiting Fitness Videos for Teens 1:30:29 Jesse’s Thoughts on Ronnie Coleman 1:34:31 Chris’s Injury & Stem Cell Experience 1:41:28 Where to Find Jesse
The cat is Nothing Else Than A Cause And Effect. That is An External Mind That You Pay attention. And Your mind is Always on a carousel. Reminding You If you want still put emotion on that mind or not. Done. Thats simply the thing you have put emotion on in the past. Now The how You want Interpret the meaning is how you want you mind story or Life story which is the same. Your imagination is your mind and you mind imagination Is your reality.
This podcast really shed a light on why @jesse is my favorite fitness influencer from different worlds with many parallels. Definitely doing a reaction vid!!
No, I find it a good tool to use when going through something hard. I would use it to push past the hurdle, but that's just me. I suppose it depends on you as a person what way you perceive it.
Jesse may be young and a lot of his YT content is on the more fun and silly side but for real, he got me (in my mid thirties) so fired up again for the gym and lifting, his attitude is so fun and infectious, and as someone who always felt way too self conscious he's helped a lot with that attitude of learning how to not give a fuck and just go for it. Thanks for having him on!
Only nearly 30 minutes in and you’ve done it again Chris. As I’m going through the ups and lots of downs in life, i get a little peep of hope as you always manage to address part of the issues i run into during my life over the last 3 years of listening religiously. Thank you Chris for everything you do
As a huge people pleaser myself, one thing I realized is even though it's brutally difficult to advocate for yourself and tell people what you really want, when you do the vast majority of the time you'd be surprised at how much less push back you get compared to what you were agonizing over in your head.
It's interesting the people in the comments hating on Jesse. He is very upfront about the fact he had a priveleged upbringing. But that's not all there is. He is motivated, works hard, and despite taking anti depressants is obviously a happy go lucky guy. Chris himself has that mindset as well, you have to accept your path and move forward from there. I think Jesse is a great guy and such a positive person for his generation and for the fitness industry.
As someone who right now is struggling with depression but still has the "tough guy" mentality or suck it up and work through it, thank you for your stories and perspectives on SSRIs. Its refreshing and calms my nerves about having to navigate this space since nothing else has been working.
Jessie shared how he struggled during his teenage years, torn between pursuing his dream of playing lacrosse or choosing a different path. As I listened, my thoughts drifted to my own teenage years, spent amidst the turmoil of war in Afghanistan. I often find myself reflecting on motivational quotes that resonate with so many, trying to align them with my experiences, but sometimes, they just don't seem to fit my reality.
I also did my first marathon on a 5 week notice. Right before that I ran a brutal OCR and in some insane way I wasn't injured. So, I decided to got for it. Most excrutiating experience of my life. Also one of the most satisfying ones. The greatest feeling in the world is doing something that is extremely hard and you are not fully prepared for, but you decide to go for it. Once the possibility of failure is real, the feeling of accomplishment is much greater. Thank you both for inspiration. I hope to one day get to your level and be able to inspire people like you do.
Wow 🤯 Jesse’s story is so relatable… Luckily, I woke up at 30 years old (last year) and finally decided to go all in on my passions and what I actually wanted to do in life VS what everyone around me wanted me to do or perceived me to do and I’m so glad I did! It’s never too late, start now and don’t look back. ✊
Such a powerful testament to resilience, self-awareness, and the balance between external expectations and internal desires. Jesse's journey of navigating relentless hard work, familial pressures, and personal growth is deeply inspiring. One insight that comes to mind, which wasn't directly discussed, is the idea of post-traumatic growth. While we often hear about the negative impact of adversity, psychologists highlight how overcoming significant challenges can lead to personal development, increased self-awareness, and a redefinition of priorities. Jesse’s story beautifully illustrates this concept-how his struggles not only shaped his work ethic but also helped him prioritize his own happiness and authenticity. Also, major respect for the reminder that advocating for ourselves isn't just an act of defiance-it's an act of self-care. This resonates so much in a world where external validation often overshadows personal fulfillment. Thank you for sharing this deeply honest and motivating journey
I’m so happy I listened to this. I’ve never felt understood, but when he explained and said the navy seal activity was the best part of his month. I literatly felt so understood. Everyone in my life asks me constantly why I do this hard thing or that or why I’m “torturing” myself. And no matter how much I try to explain nobody understands. I have delusional beliefs in my abilities and I love adding to my resume the proof of what I’m capable of. I enjoy the act of self improvement, even when it looks like torture from the outside.
Deliberate discomfort softens the discomfort of everyday life. Most problems don't seem like a big deal after you've pushed yourself to your limits already.
49:38 I was diagnosed with anger issues, bipolar disorder, depression which resulted in me getting on mood stabilizers, anti-depressants, and even Adderall. Was on these drugs for roughly 8 years, but for me, I decided to make the conscious decision to get off them and slowly over the next couple years rewired my brain and no longer need any medications. I used to think that when I felt down there was something wrong with me that I always needed to be happy but in reality life gets tough sometimes and I that’s only natural. I believe we are on this earth to learn, and we can only learn through dealing with challenges. Sometimes those challenges bring difficult times. Today, if someone asked me if I was truly happy, I’d tell them, yes without a doubt.
This is so good and such an important listen! We got one life, and it goes by quick, so get at it, take some risks, make mistakes, learn and it’s ok to fall to your knees and cry through it!
Been watching Jessie since a little before the the Jessie x Jujufu meta of fitness RUclips, but I never knew I needed this interview. I’ve seen people try to write him off. This definitely does him justice.
It's great to see his respect for his dad and the relentless effort he learned from him. And I think we all appreciate him recognising the gift he was given. Big things ahead for this bloke I'm sure 💪
21:45 something I struggle with a lot. I say what I feel and do what I want most of the time. Sometimes that makes me feel not so good, simply because I feel like hurting another person. But hurting yourself to not hurt another is no better. Care for yourself.❤
⏱️ Timestamps by TimeSkip ⏱️ 00:00:00 - Origin of Stay Relentless 00:02:18 - Transitioning to Lacrosse 00:04:30 - Discovering Bodybuilding 00:06:42 - Navigating College Commitments 00:09:08 - Balancing Multiple Passions 00:13:46 - Making Tough Decisions 00:18:10 - Social Challenges and Communication 00:23:02 - Overcoming Judgment in High School 00:30:12 - Building Resilience Against Criticism 00:35:22 - Finding Your Own Path in Life 00:39:20 - The Importance of Self-Belief 00:41:36 - Overcoming Support Deserts 00:44:37 - Normalizing Mental Health Conversations 00:49:54 - Detoxing from Mold: A Personal Journey 00:52:53 - Experiencing the Marathon Challenge 00:59:19 - The Hardest Physical Challenge 01:01:26 - Heat Stroke Experience 01:03:32 - Lessons on Resilience 01:07:23 - Pushing Beyond Limits 01:13:15 - Bodybuilding Prep Challenges 01:19:01 - Wim Hof Method Experience 01:21:49 - Wim Hof Breathing Benefits 01:25:13 - RUclips's Fitness Content Policy 01:33:33 - Personal Experiences with Pain 01:38:17 - Back Pain Management Techniques 01:40:52 - Strength of Arm Wrestlers
What a great video. Taking “stay relentless” as a saying in everything I do now. Came to the realization this week that I stay to comfortable. Gotta push myself out of my comfort zone. Now a fan of you both 🎉
The main critique is that Jesse had it easy with his upbringing, but remember that problems arent localized to socioeconomic status. The power is in how you respond to difficulty.
yeah very few people with that type of upbringing end up with his level of success, life is really hard and complicated for everyone. I give him tons of credit.
And he clearly knows, this as he tried to downplay how well off he was raised by saying he was middle class almost immediately after saying his father had 5 rental properties. It’s unfortunate that he has to do that though, because plenty of kids brought up well off couldn’t and didn’t achieve what he has. Being raised with money doesn’t just guarantee success.
Dude. I have had 18 prolapsed disc events over 20 years ( yes basically 1 each year) One that crush left leg static nerve 90% I have, after partial discectomy gained back around 70-80 % functionality Your self regulation advice is on the mark. But I haven't backed off. Still do all the bendy stuff...for me it's about maintaining confidence in movement
Many thanks for your comments on medication, Chris. I really appreciate this. It's so easy for people who've never had a chronic illness to judge those who have.
Thankful for this episode, I'm not even halfway through and I can absolutely understand and just admire Jesse, one of the dudes that inspired me to start not just my "gym journey" but on RUclips as well, and I kinda left it out to "fit" with some standards on college, etc... I don't know if I'll meet these two fine gentleman, but I thank you both for your content that has just changed my life in a year.
Hey Everyone 🤠 Find the parts that interest you: 0:00 - Origin of "Stay Relentless" 2:12 - Influence of my father's work ethic 6:01 - Struggles with sports and personal aspirations 9:27 - Balancing family and personal passions 12:44 - Empowering decisions for personal growth 16:05 - Overcoming fear in tough life choices 18:38 - Advocating for your own needs 21:43 - Building resilience through social challenges 27:42 - Overcoming past challenges and self-belief 30:07 - The importance of believing in yourself 36:45 - Advocating for your true desires in life 38:37 - The importance of advocating for yourself 46:38 - Discussing SSRIs and their effects 49:00 - The importance of avoiding midwit thinking 1:00:00 - The hardest physical challenge I've faced 1:02:30 - Overcoming heat stroke during the challenge 1:04:55 - Accountability in training sessions 1:06:41 - Pushing beyond perceived limits 1:10:51 - Importance of formative experiences 1:13:58 - Experience of extreme leanness 1:16:05 - The toll of bodybuilding prep 1:20:03 - Life-changing Wim Hof breathing experience 1:23:04 - Spiritual awakening at 18 years old 1:27:10 - RUclips's impact on teen fitness content 1:32:11 - Discussion on idolization and boundaries 1:34:12 - Importance of being careful with back pain Chat with videos via Bumpups 🌲
@@roseagain2 I don't want to write off Jesse's work ethic and achievements to having a great father. And I don't want to blame my circumstances on not having one either. I was just amazed because I've never heard of anyone with such a great father. I bet it was tough at times but damn Jesse was learning things I learned in my mid twenties.
@@taco564I respect that you don’t wanna be a “victim” even though you have all the right. It’s always interesting to hear from people who didn’t grow up with a father. It helps put into perspective how lucky some of us are and reminds us to be grateful for what we have! Thanks for your insight✌️
Super cool to see your journey from watching You and Stelios back in the SpartanString days to all the things you are doing now. Goes to show hard work and dedication always pays off.
Chris i really didn't know you were into cricket... Pls invite any cricket legend to your pod which will be a treat to watch.... Alastair cook, virat kohli, steve smith, james Anderson etc will make a good vedio
Nice podcast, thank you for it ! You are doing a great work sit, thanks ! Can you tell us when can we expect podcast with Dewayne Noel (Dry Creek Wrangler School) ? Thank you
Yes, I'm the guy from Finland who listens to the podcast who was about to get triggered by the comparison to Dutch people. I get comparisons to the Danes, Swedes, Norweigans or even Estonians, but c'moon now, Netherlands is quite far from here lol
I believe there is a certain sub set of people who can suffer in silence and need to. It’s probably their destiny in my opinion .. I personally would never give up my amazing paying blue collar job,that I don’t particularly like.I especially wouldn’t do it for my own self interest. If I did it would probably under heave the balance and order I’ve created for my family. My kids come first.. I come last… Bible verse Mark chapter 9 verse 35 "If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all"
Chris, I’m not sure if you or anyone on your team reads through the comments, but in your 3MM emails you usually provide results from studies, which I enjoy, but you don’t provide the link to the actual article. Is there anyway you can attach that?
If possible, everyone should take a dna test for pharma meds before taking any. I tried so many SSRI's, SNRI's, Anxiolyic's before being given the dna test. My genetics doesn't like any depression meds and I have to take VERY low doses on everything else. Also, I metabolize ADHD meds extremely fast. It would save people a lot of grief to know upfront.
Man, I always thought this dude was a total air head. I even stayed away from his content because of it. This podcast totally changed my opinion on him. I even took some good insights away from the conversation. Thanks.
My guy must know that: The more you know, the more you know you don’t know. He should’ve just said no he hasn’t dabbled into psychedelics and kept it moving. No need for explanations over things you haven’t even experienced.
"My father was a blue collar worker" ... "He had like five rental properties". Come on Jesse, that sounds like the old saying "I grew up in a middle class household" ;) Edit: lol, he actually says that line later.
His dad might’ve netted like $50k a year with those rental properties on top of maybe like $60k salary. That’s only like $110k a year. In New Jersey that probably is middle class
@ by starting with one. The first one pays for itself and more to save up for the next one. Then those two help pay for the third one. Then those three pay for the fourth. Then those four pay the fifth
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Here's the timestamps:
00:00 Stay Relentless
09:07 Making Bold Decisions to Pursue Your Passion
23:01 Overcoming the Judgment of Others
30:09 How Jesse Finally Quit Lacrosse
41:34 Jesse’s Experience With Anxiety & SSRIs
52:46 Running Every Day for a Month
59:14 The Hardest Thing Jesse Has Ever Done
1:03:27 Becoming Resilient to Physical Discomfort
1:12:57 Losing Fat Very Quickly for a Challenge
1:22:57 Would Jesse Take Psychedelics?
1:25:07 RUclips Limiting Fitness Videos for Teens
1:30:29 Jesse’s Thoughts on Ronnie Coleman
1:34:31 Chris’s Injury & Stem Cell Experience
1:41:28 Where to Find Jesse
The cat is Nothing Else Than A Cause And Effect. That is An External Mind That You Pay attention. And Your mind is Always on a carousel. Reminding You If you want still put emotion on that mind or not. Done. Thats simply the thing you have put emotion on in the past. Now The how You want Interpret the meaning is how you want you mind story or Life story which is the same. Your imagination is your mind and you mind imagination Is your reality.
Thanks for having me on! Really hope this podcast can motivate you all to live your best life!❤🙏
Truly does man. Appreciate you🙏
Legend
Thanks man! We really appreciate it brother!
This podcast really shed a light on why @jesse is my favorite fitness influencer from different worlds with many parallels. Definitely doing a reaction vid!!
Jesse in the house baby
"If I can't handle this, I don't deserve what I want." What a quote 👏
Isnt that a little too harsh and unfair and unforgiving?
No, I find it a good tool to use when going through something hard. I would use it to push past the hurdle, but that's just me.
I suppose it depends on you as a person what way you perceive it.
Jesse may be young and a lot of his YT content is on the more fun and silly side but for real, he got me (in my mid thirties) so fired up again for the gym and lifting, his attitude is so fun and infectious, and as someone who always felt way too self conscious he's helped a lot with that attitude of learning how to not give a fuck and just go for it.
Thanks for having him on!
I'm 31 and it legit makes me look forward to when I'm done with sports and just going to the gym to lift. Haha.
One week later, keep it up man💯💯 don’t give up
Get after it bro
THE GUY WE NEVER KNEW WE NEEDED TO BE INTERVIEWED
I know Jesse from the lacrosse days. Great guy. Go getter. Has always created his own territory. So great to see him at this level
Only nearly 30 minutes in and you’ve done it again Chris. As I’m going through the ups and lots of downs in life, i get a little peep of hope as you always manage to address part of the issues i run into during my life over the last 3 years of listening religiously. Thank you Chris for everything you do
As a huge people pleaser myself, one thing I realized is even though it's brutally difficult to advocate for yourself and tell people what you really want, when you do the vast majority of the time you'd be surprised at how much less push back you get compared to what you were agonizing over in your head.
have you done that in your own life with someone specific and it turned out well?
The Marathon in 30 days was a great video. That actually got me to start running again.
You are the man
Same!!
It's interesting the people in the comments hating on Jesse. He is very upfront about the fact he had a priveleged upbringing. But that's not all there is.
He is motivated, works hard, and despite taking anti depressants is obviously a happy go lucky guy. Chris himself has that mindset as well, you have to accept your path and move forward from there.
I think Jesse is a great guy and such a positive person for his generation and for the fitness industry.
Love you, Jesse, fan for 7 years now, never stop!!!
Listening to this... I honestly just wanna give jesse a hug
Love Jesse and Chris, such a refreshing conversation!
Especially, about the convo about SSRI’s!
As someone who right now is struggling with depression but still has the "tough guy" mentality or suck it up and work through it, thank you for your stories and perspectives on SSRIs. Its refreshing and calms my nerves about having to navigate this space since nothing else has been working.
Jessie shared how he struggled during his teenage years, torn between pursuing his dream of playing lacrosse or choosing a different path. As I listened, my thoughts drifted to my own teenage years, spent amidst the turmoil of war in Afghanistan. I often find myself reflecting on motivational quotes that resonate with so many, trying to align them with my experiences, but sometimes, they just don't seem to fit my reality.
I also did my first marathon on a 5 week notice. Right before that I ran a brutal OCR and in some insane way I wasn't injured. So, I decided to got for it. Most excrutiating experience of my life. Also one of the most satisfying ones. The greatest feeling in the world is doing something that is extremely hard and you are not fully prepared for, but you decide to go for it. Once the possibility of failure is real, the feeling of accomplishment is much greater. Thank you both for inspiration. I hope to one day get to your level and be able to inspire people like you do.
Wow 🤯 Jesse’s story is so relatable… Luckily, I woke up at 30 years old (last year) and finally decided to go all in on my passions and what I actually wanted to do in life VS what everyone around me wanted me to do or perceived me to do and I’m so glad I did! It’s never too late, start now and don’t look back. ✊
"Good for you, I'm gonna go start a Patreon" killed me🤣
Such a powerful testament to resilience, self-awareness, and the balance between external expectations and internal desires. Jesse's journey of navigating relentless hard work, familial pressures, and personal growth is deeply inspiring.
One insight that comes to mind, which wasn't directly discussed, is the idea of post-traumatic growth. While we often hear about the negative impact of adversity, psychologists highlight how overcoming significant challenges can lead to personal development, increased self-awareness, and a redefinition of priorities. Jesse’s story beautifully illustrates this concept-how his struggles not only shaped his work ethic but also helped him prioritize his own happiness and authenticity.
Also, major respect for the reminder that advocating for ourselves isn't just an act of defiance-it's an act of self-care. This resonates so much in a world where external validation often overshadows personal fulfillment. Thank you for sharing this deeply honest and motivating journey
Jesse is such a inspirational and genuine person, a lot of people especially young people should look up to this guy - awesome stuff he’s doing
I’m so happy I listened to this. I’ve never felt understood, but when he explained and said the navy seal activity was the best part of his month. I literatly felt so understood. Everyone in my life asks me constantly why I do this hard thing or that or why I’m “torturing” myself. And no matter how much I try to explain nobody understands. I have delusional beliefs in my abilities and I love adding to my resume the proof of what I’m capable of. I enjoy the act of self improvement, even when it looks like torture from the outside.
Deliberate discomfort softens the discomfort of everyday life. Most problems don't seem like a big deal after you've pushed yourself to your limits already.
@ amen
Jesse deserves all the success that comes his way and more 🙏
49:38 I was diagnosed with anger issues, bipolar disorder, depression which resulted in me getting on mood stabilizers, anti-depressants, and even Adderall. Was on these drugs for roughly 8 years, but for me, I decided to make the conscious decision to get off them and slowly over the next couple years rewired my brain and no longer need any medications. I used to think that when I felt down there was something wrong with me that I always needed to be happy but in reality life gets tough sometimes and I that’s only natural. I believe we are on this earth to learn, and we can only learn through dealing with challenges. Sometimes those challenges bring difficult times. Today, if someone asked me if I was truly happy, I’d tell them, yes without a doubt.
I”be been watching his videos during my injury and he kept me positive, love his energy
This is so good and such an important listen! We got one life, and it goes by quick, so get at it, take some risks, make mistakes, learn and it’s ok to fall to your knees and cry through it!
Been watching Jessie since a little before the the Jessie x Jujufu meta of fitness RUclips, but I never knew I needed this interview. I’ve seen people try to write him off. This definitely does him justice.
It's great to see his respect for his dad and the relentless effort he learned from him. And I think we all appreciate him recognising the gift he was given. Big things ahead for this bloke I'm sure 💪
I cant wait to meet you guys one day, this really helped me and spoke directly to my situation with my dad
Motivation comes and goes but commitment is always there!
No one is coming to save you from yourself.
100%
@JesseJamesWest good podcast, bro👍
God will save me
@@moeyusufif u believe in that 🤷♂️
Jesse is an inspiration to all young men and boys
21:45 something I struggle with a lot.
I say what I feel and do what I want most of the time. Sometimes that makes me feel not so good, simply because I feel like hurting another person. But hurting yourself to not hurt another is no better.
Care for yourself.❤
As usual beautiful imagery, great chatter, the man.
⏱️ Timestamps by TimeSkip ⏱️
00:00:00 - Origin of Stay Relentless
00:02:18 - Transitioning to Lacrosse
00:04:30 - Discovering Bodybuilding
00:06:42 - Navigating College Commitments
00:09:08 - Balancing Multiple Passions
00:13:46 - Making Tough Decisions
00:18:10 - Social Challenges and Communication
00:23:02 - Overcoming Judgment in High School
00:30:12 - Building Resilience Against Criticism
00:35:22 - Finding Your Own Path in Life
00:39:20 - The Importance of Self-Belief
00:41:36 - Overcoming Support Deserts
00:44:37 - Normalizing Mental Health Conversations
00:49:54 - Detoxing from Mold: A Personal Journey
00:52:53 - Experiencing the Marathon Challenge
00:59:19 - The Hardest Physical Challenge
01:01:26 - Heat Stroke Experience
01:03:32 - Lessons on Resilience
01:07:23 - Pushing Beyond Limits
01:13:15 - Bodybuilding Prep Challenges
01:19:01 - Wim Hof Method Experience
01:21:49 - Wim Hof Breathing Benefits
01:25:13 - RUclips's Fitness Content Policy
01:33:33 - Personal Experiences with Pain
01:38:17 - Back Pain Management Techniques
01:40:52 - Strength of Arm Wrestlers
Jesse was actually a really cool guy great to hear his story.
Always thought Jesse was just a typical influencer. 10/15 mins in and I’m realising I’m wrong. What a great episode 👏👏
the kid dressing up at Jesse for Halloween foreshadowed his future as a successful fitness influencer lmfao, keep being an inspiration brotha
as someone who went through a similar thing to Jesse’s lacrosse story this was a great episode
Work will set you free!
Lol
Listen to Bobby Kennedy Jr and his journey...stoicism and the myth of Sysaphus
What a great video. Taking “stay relentless” as a saying in everything I do now. Came to the realization this week that I stay to comfortable. Gotta push myself out of my comfort zone. Now a fan of you both 🎉
The main critique is that Jesse had it easy with his upbringing, but remember that problems arent localized to socioeconomic status. The power is in how you respond to difficulty.
yeah very few people with that type of upbringing end up with his level of success, life is really hard and complicated for everyone. I give him tons of credit.
And he clearly knows, this as he tried to downplay how well off he was raised by saying he was middle class almost immediately after saying his father had 5 rental properties. It’s unfortunate that he has to do that though, because plenty of kids brought up well off couldn’t and didn’t achieve what he has. Being raised with money doesn’t just guarantee success.
This man turned the most famous Goggins quote into an analogy about quitting school. "I consciously picked up that boat, and was like I'm out" 😂😂
Dude.
I have had 18 prolapsed disc events over 20 years ( yes basically 1 each year)
One that crush left leg static nerve 90%
I have, after partial discectomy gained back around 70-80 % functionality
Your self regulation advice is on the mark.
But I haven't backed off.
Still do all the bendy stuff...for me it's about maintaining confidence in movement
Really good, great stories
Many thanks for your comments on medication, Chris. I really appreciate this. It's so easy for people who've never had a chronic illness to judge those who have.
Really needed this type of episode. Will watch it and hopefully it'll serve as inspo.
Thankful for this episode, I'm not even halfway through and I can absolutely understand and just admire Jesse, one of the dudes that inspired me to start not just my "gym journey" but on RUclips as well, and I kinda left it out to "fit" with some standards on college, etc... I don't know if I'll meet these two fine gentleman, but I thank you both for your content that has just changed my life in a year.
I appreciate you man. Really means a lot
Hey Everyone 🤠
Find the parts that interest you:
0:00 - Origin of "Stay Relentless"
2:12 - Influence of my father's work ethic
6:01 - Struggles with sports and personal aspirations
9:27 - Balancing family and personal passions
12:44 - Empowering decisions for personal growth
16:05 - Overcoming fear in tough life choices
18:38 - Advocating for your own needs
21:43 - Building resilience through social challenges
27:42 - Overcoming past challenges and self-belief
30:07 - The importance of believing in yourself
36:45 - Advocating for your true desires in life
38:37 - The importance of advocating for yourself
46:38 - Discussing SSRIs and their effects
49:00 - The importance of avoiding midwit thinking
1:00:00 - The hardest physical challenge I've faced
1:02:30 - Overcoming heat stroke during the challenge
1:04:55 - Accountability in training sessions
1:06:41 - Pushing beyond perceived limits
1:10:51 - Importance of formative experiences
1:13:58 - Experience of extreme leanness
1:16:05 - The toll of bodybuilding prep
1:20:03 - Life-changing Wim Hof breathing experience
1:23:04 - Spiritual awakening at 18 years old
1:27:10 - RUclips's impact on teen fitness content
1:32:11 - Discussion on idolization and boundaries
1:34:12 - Importance of being careful with back pain
Chat with videos via Bumpups 🌲
This is an awesome interview! Thank you so much!!
I love this dude!
im sorry but 6 minutes in as an adult who grown up without a father wtf he got lucky to learn so much so early from his dad.
Why are you sorry?
@@roseagain2 I don't want to write off Jesse's work ethic and achievements to having a great father. And I don't want to blame my circumstances on not having one either. I was just amazed because I've never heard of anyone with such a great father. I bet it was tough at times but damn Jesse was learning things I learned in my mid twenties.
@@taco564I respect that you don’t wanna be a “victim” even though you have all the right. It’s always interesting to hear from people who didn’t grow up with a father. It helps put into perspective how lucky some of us are and reminds us to be grateful for what we have! Thanks for your insight✌️
@taco564 I understand.
@@taco564respect 👊 for that reply
Really great conversation 👌
Jesse is awesome
This foo said .. my parents were middle class😅.... he previously said my dad had 5 rental properties 😂😂😂😂.... my guy you we're rich 💪🙌👏👏👏
Amazing pod
I like that take, well said. @1:24:41
Super cool to see your journey from watching You and Stelios back in the SpartanString days to all the things you are doing now. Goes to show hard work and dedication always pays off.
Fight for your wants/needs and don't avoid conflict, resolve it.
Chris i really didn't know you were into cricket... Pls invite any cricket legend to your pod which will be a treat to watch.... Alastair cook, virat kohli, steve smith, james Anderson etc will make a good vedio
Loved this ep, Jesses an incredible guy and WILL be on my podcast
Let’s gooo baby!!!!
Omfg…. GTA V Smosh Girlies was not on my 2024 bingo card. This is CRAZY! 😂😂😂
Beautiful podcast. Never knew you were into cricket. Need to get Virat Kohli on here
STAY RELENTLESS!!!
Willing the MW merch drop into existence
Wish you went deeper about the your injuries and ways around them and what you guys do
Nice podcast, thank you for it ! You are doing a great work sit, thanks ! Can you tell us when can we expect podcast with Dewayne Noel (Dry Creek Wrangler School) ? Thank you
How tf did the algo not put this on my feed earlier
Good stuff!
Been waiting for this one 🔥my goat jesse
lets goo man!
Yes, I'm the guy from Finland who listens to the podcast who was about to get triggered by the comparison to Dutch people. I get comparisons to the Danes, Swedes, Norweigans or even Estonians, but c'moon now, Netherlands is quite far from here lol
I believe there is a certain sub set of people who can suffer in silence and need to. It’s probably their destiny in my opinion .. I personally would never give up my amazing paying blue collar job,that I don’t particularly like.I especially wouldn’t do it for my own self interest. If I did it would probably under heave the balance and order I’ve created for my family. My kids come first.. I come last… Bible verse Mark chapter 9 verse 35 "If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all"
Fear is the mind killer 🧠
Chris, I’m not sure if you or anyone on your team reads through the comments, but in your 3MM emails you usually provide results from studies, which I enjoy, but you don’t provide the link to the actual article. Is there anyway you can attach that?
Just two bros, bro-ing it out.
Okay now we gotta have Lean Beef 🥩 patty on lol😮
Jesse on the mic yo!
lets gooo
Done!
If possible, everyone should take a dna test for pharma meds before taking any. I tried so many SSRI's, SNRI's, Anxiolyic's before being given the dna test. My genetics doesn't like any depression meds and I have to take VERY low doses on everything else. Also, I metabolize ADHD meds extremely fast. It would save people a lot of grief to know upfront.
Which dna tests show such things??..
@@CurrentAssistant The one I took was called Genesight. It was done through my psychiatrist.
Stay relentless boooiiiissss
Yessir!!
@@JesseJamesWest Jesse you are an inspiration to all young men and boys we need your support
Great listen🤌🏼
Thank you man!
agreeable ENTJ with developed Se
Great content my brother
“Im protective of my mind” *takes antidepressants*
Serious Question: What do you think how much money Chris makes with all these sponsorships?
Great content but the amount of RUclips ads is absurd every 10 minutes.
Man, I always thought this dude was a total air head. I even stayed away from his content because of it. This podcast totally changed my opinion on him. I even took some good insights away from the conversation. Thanks.
My guy must know that: The more you know, the more you know you don’t know. He should’ve just said no he hasn’t dabbled into psychedelics and kept it moving. No need for explanations over things you haven’t even experienced.
27:01 I'm baffled as to why he seen all the admiration he received as adversarial.
They were trying to make fun of him? He says they were thinking "this mf'er won't break".
He comes from incredible wealth
How much wealth is it definitive some where
"My father was a blue collar worker" ... "He had like five rental properties".
Come on Jesse, that sounds like the old saying "I grew up in a middle class household" ;)
Edit: lol, he actually says that line later.
His dad might’ve netted like $50k a year with those rental properties on top of maybe like $60k salary. That’s only like $110k a year. In New Jersey that probably is middle class
@ by starting with one. The first one pays for itself and more to save up for the next one. Then those two help pay for the third one. Then those three pay for the fourth. Then those four pay the fifth
@@bigz5262and then you account for the capital gains on each of those rental properties as they inevitably went up in value..
Bro ran a marathon faster than pulling a sled a mile.
next up lean beef
Where's dry creek wrangles school?
Christian Guzman isn’t a fitness OG on RUclips. There are others that have been around longer.
❤️🔥❤️🔥
bro calls his parents by the first name wild
He needs to attack as strongly as possible the overuse of the word “like”
It way over the top
Bro you played cricket??? Damn... get some cricketers to the pod it'll be amazing!!
Less influencers, more modern wisdom, please Chris.