If you want to change your life, you need to change your mindset. And if you want to do the impossible, you need to build an impossible mindset.
Obviously, I think IMPOSSIBLE is a great resource for learning to do that, but I want to spread the love a little bit around the interwebs.
If you want to improve your mindset and change things about your life, here are some people you should be following (if you’re not already) in 2017.
Bobby Maximus
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Bobby is the GM at Gym Jones in Salt Lake City – one of the best gyms in the world. While they’re known for kicking the actors from 300 and Henry Cavill into shape, the slogan is “the mind is primary,” and the training philosophy flows from the mind to the body.
Spend any time around Bobby or the gym and you realize what they’re building inside Gym Jones is more than just muscles.
- Site: GymJones.com
- Twitter: @BobbyMaximus
- Instagram: @BobbyMaximus
Listen to my podcast with Bobby on Impossible Radio
Jocko
I’m not including last name because 1) he doesn’t need one, 2) he’s the only person I’ve ever heard of named Jocko, and 3) I can’t pronounce or spell it right anyways.
Jocko is THE MAN behind the Jocko Podcast. His podcasts are not for the faint of heart. War stories, leadership and a view from inside the trenches, Jocko gives it to you straight and is borderline terrifying. Bring your excuses into his world and they’ll be crushed.
- Site: JockoPodcast.com
- Twitter: @jockowillink
- Instagram: @JockoWillink
David Goggins
Another Navy SEAL on the list. I’ve written about David countless times. He’s the guy that got me into mindset and ultras in the first place and got me excited about doing things that suck. David’s always been a bit quiet when it comes to the way he does things, but luckily for you, he’s been a lot more vocal as of late and all over social media.
- Site: DavidGoggins.com
- Twitter: @DavidGoggins
- Instagram: @DavidGoggins
Kyle Maynard
I’m lucky enough to call Kyle a friend and talk with him on a regular basis. He’s one of those guys I can talk to about crazy impossible ideas and instead of laughing me out of the gym, he’ll go “that’s a great idea” (especially when they’re terrible, terrible ideas).
He’s no slouch either. Between climbing mountains and rolling in BJJ, he had time to film his latest commercial with Nike (yes, that Nike). No big deal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7A3cBhvA0k
- Site: KyleMaynard.com
- Twitter: @KyleMaynard
- Instagram: @KyleMaynard
- Listen to my podcasts with Kyle here. Part 1. Part 2.
Jesse Itzler
Jesse is a former rapper, part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and used to own a private jet company. One day, he decided that his life was getting a bit too “easy” so he hired GOGGINS (see above) to live with him for 30 days and fix his mindset and his body. He ended up writing Living With A Seal about the experience and learning to embrace the suck. You can’t help but smile while reading it (and then do a few hundred pushups).
- Start with this: LivingWithASeal.com
- Site: The100MileMan.com
- Twitter: @the100MileMan
- Instagram: @the100MileMan
Ed Latimore
Ed is the only boxer / philosopher I’ve ever heard of. His Twitter feed is a fire hose of wisdom that you need to disconnect from time-to-time in order to breathe (seriously, the man does not stop). Do not read his feed if you’re not willing to take a solid look at yourself and make some changes.
- Website: EdLatimore.com
- Twitter: @EdLatimore
- Instagram: @EdLatimore
Scott Adams
Yes – that Scott Adams – the guy who started Dilbert. While he’s known more for his cartooning (and even more recently – politics), his books (How to Fail at Everything and Still Win Big) are great ways to organize your thoughts and approach life. Not only that, but his posts on Talent Stacks is a game-changer for how you go and acquire skills that complement and magnify each other.
Site: Dilbert.com
Twitter: @ScottAdamsSays
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Most of the people mentioned are mindset people but have a primary focus on fitness. Why?
Well, I find that very rarely do you have someone whose mindset is dialed in that hasn’t mastered the discipline of their body.
In other words, if you can’t master your physical body, you’re going to have a rough time handling your non-physical mind.
Your physical limits reveal your mental limits, so pony up, get after it and push yourself.
And go do something impossible.
Truly inspiring Joel! This compilation you posted will sure to motivate not just me but all your readers all around the world. Nothing is impossible with a clear and strong mindset – from being fit, healthy and in achieving overall wellness. I will be sharing this post to help reach more readers and change their mindset for the better also!
Great list, looking forward to checking them out. Just wondering if there are any women I should look up too?
My thoughts exactly. I refuse to believe mindset experts are only to be found among men. Will look that up now.
This is not an exhaustive list. If you have women I should include, I’d love to take a look.
Yes, I think you may consider
1. Bethany Hamilton (http://bethanyhamilton.com/profile/)
2. Mary Kom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Kom)
My same exact thought as well. Really looking forward to learning about more women examples.
Did you read any of the men?
That is…….. Mindblasting. Just WoW
Solid list man. Any Canadians that you would check out?
Bobby is Canadian!
Great list! I also noticed that there are no women on the list, which is a bit disappointing. I recommend checking out Steph Gadreau of Stupid Easy Paleo – she writes a lot about having an “unbreakable” mindset and becoming a harder to kill human in all areas of life!
Thank you for not just complaining about the list but adding a recommendation. Thanks for being constructive!
I’ve known about Steph for a while, but haven’t seen her mindset stuff. Will check it out.
I know Jacko and Scott Adams from the Tim Ferriss podcast. I like Scott’s outlook of using systems thinking to improve your odds. And I still use the positive affirmations I learned from him. As for Jacko, I like how he gives it to you straight, his no bull attitude is something I try to implement in my own life.