The Leo Alves Podcast

Turning 27: Lessons on Fitness, Life, and Business

Episode Summary

I reflect on 27 lessons from life, fitness, and coaching as I turn 27.

Episode Notes

In this solo podcast episode, I share 27 key lessons I've learned over 27 years, drawing from life experiences, fitness coaching, and personal growth.

 

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Timestamps:

(00:09) Why I’m Sharing These 27 Lessons

(00:39) Sharing Lessons from Life and Coaching

(01:32) Point 1: Motivation Isn’t Reliable for Change

(03:01) Point 2: Overcoming Perfectionism to Take Action

(04:53) Point 3: Belief in Yourself Drives Results

(07:04) Point 4: Accepting Low-Energy Days

(07:10) Point 5: Embracing High-Energy Days

(07:16) Point 6: Not Seeing Progress? Something’s Missing

(07:56) Point 7: Quick Tasks Should Be Done Immediately

(08:36) Point 8: Why Fat Shaming Doesn’t Work

(09:09) Point 9: Balancing Honesty Without Over-Pandering

(10:10) Point 10: Investing Money to Build Commitment

(11:25) Point 11: Accepting You Can’t Help Everyone

(12:12) Point 12: Stop Blaming Others for Your Fitness Challenges

(13:18) Point 13: Managing Highs and Lows in Progress

(14:14) Point 14: The Growth That Comes from Leaving Home

(15:14) Point 15: Gym Intimidation Is More Common Than You Think

(15:57) Point 16: The Power of Building a Business Online

(16:45) Point 17: Finding Mentors to Fast-Track Progress

(19:19) Point 18: Using Constructive Feedback Effectively

(21:47) Point 19: Don’t Let Others Define Your Limits

(23:26) Point 20: Recognizing Survivorship Bias

(24:18) Point 21: Avoiding Echo Chambers on Social Media

(26:42) Point 22: Examples of the Placebo Effect

(27:57) Point 23: Intuitive Eating Isn’t a Fat Loss Tool for Beginners

(29:20) Point 24: Why Progress Takes Longer Than You Think

(30:06) Point 25: The Challenge of Maintaining Weight Loss

(30:42) Point 26: Start Small with Tiny Habits for Lasting Change

(32:33) Point 27: Focus on One Step at a Time for Success

(34:10) Final Thoughts and Reflections on the 27 Lessons

(35:30) Closing Message and Birthday Plans