Perseverance, Fitness, and The Hard Work Behind Success

23/04/2025 1h 32min Episodio 22
Perseverance, Fitness, and The Hard Work Behind Success

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Have you ever wondered what makes a successful gym? Join us as we sit down with Caleb Blankenship, owner of the Body Shop in Kansas City. Caleb shares his journey from humble beginnings to operating two gyms and a thriving online coaching business. We get into the inspiration behind his business model, the daily grind of maintaining balance as an entrepreneur, and the myths surrounding training and fitness. Caleb opens up about the mental and physical challenges he faced, the role of spirituality in his life, and the importance of hard work and community service. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a fitness enthusiast, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration to keep pushing forward, no matter the obstacles.00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement01:03 Caleb's Personal and Professional Background01:36 Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship02:43 Training Philosophy and Clientele04:28 Functional Fitness and Aging07:46 Community Involvement and Giving Back08:27 Addressing Domestic Violence and Masculinity12:11 The Role of Gyms in Personal Development28:17 The Importance of Mentorship and Consistency30:25 Spirituality and Personal Growth32:24 Balancing Work and Personal Well-being33:06 The Role of Accountability in Fitness33:22 Critique of Online Fitness Claims34:30 Transformative Stories from the Gym37:48 The Impact of Diet on Health38:38 Challenging Conventional Health Wisdom48:04 The Importance of Consistency in Fitness56:25 Effort and Accountability in Personal Growth01:02:56 Goal Setting and Vision Boards01:03:27 Short, Medium, and Long-Term Goals01:04:02 Eating Philosophy and Sacrifice01:04:47 Client Success Stories01:05:30 Training Different Age Groups01:06:41 Effort and Motivation in Training01:08:28 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Perseverance01:15:34 Balancing Work, Family, and Personal Time01:27:58 The Importance of Gym CommunityAdditional Resources:Learn more about Anchored in Chaos, contact us, or join the Mind Meld at our website, www.anchoredinchaos.org.The environment around us is a swirling vortex of chaos, but you can navigate it when you have an anchor that can keep you steady.  Each episode, Liz Herl dives into data driven strategies and real world tactics with Dr. Tim Caldwell to help you become more grounded and centered in a world that is constantly shifting and changing.  Learn to effectively navigate family strife, career challenges and handle the anxiety of the unknown that the news is constantly bombarding us with. Liz is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Dr. Caldwell is a retired primary care physician and personal trainer.  You can lean on their decades of experience to find stability and peace without having to control circumstances or people around you.  You can be anchored in chaos.This show is part of the ICT Podcast NetworkMPXTYEZZNX3P7WHO