Joining us today is IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and coach, John Meadows. In this episode Ben and John dive into all things mindset and how to take your game to the level of a top athlete in the bodybuilding world. They discuss the essential nature of surrounding yourself with the GREAT people, and how to create success by grounding your life in honesty.  John divulges his Mountain Dog mechanisms of ‘progression for training’ & his favorite approach to contest prep and physique transformation. He opens up about how to be a great teacher and a great student. Find out why he has a reputation for doing everything 1st class!! Time Stamps John opens up about his love of supplements and his company, Granite. [2:12] How your greatest obstacle is your greatest opportunity for progress. [3:12] His 5 people he chooses to surround himself with + what characteristics/values are he looking at to improve his life from those people? [6:52] How much is social media affecting the fitness industry and the world as a whole? [11:26] Does he feel the level of athlete is diminishing or improving? [19:02] What was his mindset for his aspiration to ascend the mountain of bodybuilding? [35:04] Why people are afraid to be honest with people by fear of judgement. [44:25] What was that unconscious thing that allowed him to suffer more than the other guy? [51:48] How many clients does he have at the moment and what does his selection process look like? [55:23] What is his opinion on why people are jumping from coach to coach? [58:02] What are some of his foundational tenants? [1:00:25] John’s mechanisms of ‘progression for training’. [1:03:50] Being grateful for where you are and what you are coming home too. [1:16:44] Featured Guest John Meadows (@mountaindog1) • Instagram Website YouTube Links Granite Supplements Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs | Simply Psychology Mack Gym - Home | Facebook People Mentioned Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger)• Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath) • Instagram Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) • Instagram Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden) • Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) • Instagram Chad Nicholls (@thedietdoc) • Instagram Josh Wade (@ifbbprojoshwade) • Instagram Charles Glass (@thecharlesglass) • Instagram