Show Notes
Fitness creator Jesse James West is a natural bodybuilder who makes some of the coolest videos on YouTube for over 7 million subscribers. We’re talking about his motto of “stay relentless,” and how he balances work, health and life now that he’s newly married. Plus, he shares about the time that he also had a breakdown in Target - and how it may have saved his life.
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Connect with Jesse:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseJamesWest
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:15 - Finding Work Life Balance
00:08:32 - Stay Relentless
00:11:01 - Jesse’s Darkest Moment + What He Learned
00:22:48 - What an AI Future Looks Like
00:27:24 - Jesse’s Health Protocol
00:34:26 - Longevity, Psychedelics, & Aliens
00:44:58 - Married Life + Family Planning
00:48:55 - Top Tips for Longevity
00:54:02 - Bodybuilding, Steroids, & Healthy Eating
00:57:23 - Jet Lag Protocol
00:59:32 - Living For Tomorrow = Living Forever
01:02:45 - Jesse’s Health Goals
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