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Play Big Faster Podcast
#182: Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Starting Small to Scaling Big

Play Big Faster Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 22:18


You are the problem. In this candid conversation, award-winning entrepreneur Adam Strong reveals why the biggest bottleneck in your business is looking back at you in the mirror. Starting his first venture at just 11 years old selling golf balls, Adam brings a wealth of experience from both entrepreneurship and elite athletics, having trained with Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah. He shares powerful insights on overcoming the fear of rejection that holds most entrepreneurs back, and he particularly emphasizes the crucial role of self-awareness in business leadership. He also explains why finding the right mentors who've achieved your vision is crucial for accelerated growth. Adam also takes us behind the scenes of his Game Changers Inner Circle mastermind, where he helps established professional service business owners develop the mindset and strategies needed to scale and successfully exit their companies.  Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to break through your current ceiling, Adam's practical framework for building purpose-led, results-oriented businesses is designed to be immediately applicable. It will help you play big faster, no matter where you are in your business journey.

The Sports Agents
EXCLUSIVE: Sir Mo Farah on childhood, running with Wenger & why talent isn't enough

The Sports Agents

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 42:03


Mo Farah joins Gabby and Mark on The Sports Agents today. The four-time Olympic gold medallist and national treasure who lit up London 2012, talks to us about everything from running with Arsene Wenger, to what he learnt from his traumatic childhood, and his reaction to Gabby calling him Mo Salah on air. How a prodigious talent 'flipped the switch' to win multiple golds and if he would he swap any of his medals to play in the Premier League?Plus, as a video of Emily Maitlis doing a cartwheel on The News Agents goes viral, Gabby gives her expert opinion of her gymnastics. Check out Mo's new YouTube series - Run with MoExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producers: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

Laufen ist einfach
Hochleistungssport, Essstörung, Firmengründung: Christian Ritosek #221

Laufen ist einfach

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 90:52


Christian war einer der besten Langstreckenläufer. Er wurde mehrfacher Deutscher Meister und startete in der Nationalmannschaft. Er wollte wie alle in diesem Bereich besser werden. Viel besser. Beim Rennen gegen und im Vergleich mit Sir Mo Farah fiel auf: Der ist ja viel leichter als ich. .. Also runter mit dem Gewicht. Bei fast 1,80 Größe bis auf 56kg. Und das bei teilweise bis zu 260km/ Woche Laufpensum. Das konnte nicht gutgehen, das ging nicht gut. Wie Christian sich aus dieser Situation befreit hat und was er anderen dazu rät, dazu mehr in dieser Folge. Außerdem hat "Rito" mit einem Freund seine eigene Firma gegründet. Candis hat mittlerweile 120 Mitarbeiter. Wie haben ihm seine Sporterfahrungen dabei geholfen? Was kann jeder Läufer/ jede Läuferin aus dem Training in den Berufsalltag mitnehmen? Und wie packt Christian es, den Job, seine Familie mit mittlerweile 3 Kindern und zumindest etwas Sport zu verbinden? Hört rein, habt Spaß und schaut hier nach weiteren Infos zu Christian: https://www.instagram.com/christianritosek/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianritosek/ Ich freue mich wie immer über eure Empfehlungen auf den von euch genutzten Kanälen. Danke dafür :-)

The Runna Podcast
Andy Baddeley: From ParkRun World Record Holder and Olympian to The Running Channel CEO

The Runna Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 58:27


In this episode of The Runna Podcast, hosts Ben and Anya are joined by Andy Baddeley, CEO and Co-founder of The Running Channel. Andy, a former professional 1500m runner and two-time Olympian, shares his incredible journey from competing at the Beijing and London Olympics to breaking the ParkRun world record with a time of 13:48. Highlights include:Building The Running Channel: How Andy grew The Running Channel into the thriving community it is today.ParkRun World Record: The story behind his 2012 ParkRun record, which he held for 11 years.Ranked No. 1 in the World: His experience being ranked No. 1 over a mile in 2008, running an astonishing 3:49.38.His story from athlete to entrepreneur: From studying Engineering at Cambridge to transitioning from a world-class athlete to launching The Running ChannelTraining with legends: The unique experience of living and training with some of the best UK athletes such as Sir Mo Farah at St Mary's University.Tech and running shoes: A fascinating discussion on the rapid evolution of running shoe technology and how it's transforming the sport.Join us for a truly fascinating and educational conversation with Andy Baddeley, packed with stories of being a world-class athlete and how he built one of the biggest communities for runners in the world. Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to be notified of all future episodes.As always, send in your embarrassing running stories to PODCAST@RUNNA.COM or share them with us on Instagram.Use the code ‘RUNNAPODCAST' for 2 weeks free!See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Million Dollar Flip Flops
68 | My Journey Of Growth And Impact: From Long Distance Running To International Success with Adam Strong

Million Dollar Flip Flops

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 33:44


In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops podcast, Rodric welcomes Business Strategist, author, keynote speaker and fellow podcaster Adam Strong. Adam shares his unconventional journey from selling lost golf balls (fun fact - Rodric started his entrepreneurial career doing the exact same thing!) to training alongside Sir Mo Farah - who would go on to become an Olympic gold medalist; to becoming a bestselling author and founder of an international consultancy.Adam talks about some of the key lessons he learned from his early ventures, including the art of negotiation and the importance of feedback. Adam also discusses how to evaluate whether you're on the right path in business and life, offering invaluable insights for anyone navigating their entrepreneurial journey.What You'll Hear In This Episode:The unexpected career path both men shared - selling golf balls!How Adam mastered negotiation and understood the needs of his customersThe significance of feedback from clients and mentors in refining your business approachHow to assess if you're climbing the right mountain in your career and lifeThe balance between learning from experiences and formal teachings in entrepreneurshipQuote:“The art of negotiation is about knowing when to ask for more and when to walk away.”– Adam StrongGuest links:adamstrong.netAdam's LinkedInThe Business Strategist PodcastResources:Million Dollar Flip FlopsFollow Us on InstaIf you aren't 100% confident what your ‘next right move' is in your business…I may have a tool that can help. Take the Entrepreneurial Journey Quiz and find out which stage you are in and which areas to focus on.Take the quiz now: https://milliondollarflipflops.com/quiz/

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
1828 – Confronting Fear and Embracing Content Creation with Adam Strong

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 21:00 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Business Strategist & Speaker of The Business Strategist, Adam Strong.With a background in elite athletics and a track record of building and scaling businesses for over three decades, Adam brings knowledge to the table. He underscored the significance of mindset and skill sets in entrepreneurship, drawing parallels between the discipline required in sports and business.Adam is particularly interested in aiding professionals in the services industry—attorneys, CPAs, IT specialists, and the like. These individuals often possess deep expertise in their respective fields but may find themselves at a crossroads regarding business. Adam's holistic approach focuses on personal growth and professional development to help these professionals scale their businesses effectively.Adam took a deeper dive into the psychological barriers that entrepreneurs often encounter, particularly fear. Fear of judgment can paralyze decision-making and hinder the creative process, especially in social media content. Adam shared his perspective on overcoming these fears, emphasizing the need for differentiation and the power of platforms like LinkedIn to educate and inspire.Adam also opened up about his personal experiences with fear and self-criticism, shedding light on the ongoing journey of personal growth that is entrepreneurship. He stressed the value of vulnerability and striving for excellence, not perfection.Key Points from the Episode:Business growth and scaling venturesOvercoming fear in entrepreneurshipCreating valuable content for social mediaChallenges faced by entrepreneursImportance of mindset in businessStrategies for standing out in a competitive marketplaceWorking with professionals in the services industryFear and its impact on decision-making and content creationAbout Adam Strong:Adam Strong is a multi-faceted business strategist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and host of the soon-to-be-renamed podcast, "The Business Strategist." From his early days as an athlete training with Sir Mo Farah to becoming a renowned international business consultant, Adam's journey is one of resilience, transformation, and pursuit of excellence. With over three decades of experience, he excels in driving entrepreneurs toward exponential growth through accountability, clarity, and strategic positioning. Adam's approach is results-driven, combining energy, compassion, and a dash of fun. As the creator of The Game Changers Experience podcast, he shares insights from global leaders to inspire a community of high achievers. Adam's work, especially with six-figure businesses through his Game Changers Inner Circle, challenges conventional wisdom, promoting groundbreaking personal and professional development.Recognized for his engaging style and transformative impact, Adam values meaningful connections, whether through podcasting, networking, or storytelling.About The Business Strategist:The Business Strategist" aims to empower 100,000 established business owners and entrepreneurs with scalable business strategies through its exclusive inner circle mastermind program. Central to its philosophy are three pillars: human connection, collaboration, and community. These principles guide participants towards mutual growth, fostering an environment where ideas flourish and partnerships thrive. The program is designed to be a transformative journey, offering members access to a curated network of like-minded individuals, insights from industry leaders, and...

Advanced Endurance Coaching
Run Distance || How Far?

Advanced Endurance Coaching

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 14:29


The 5K has a reputation for being a race distance for beginners, and while this is true, it isn't simply the “fun run” that it's often made out to be. It's a distance that requires both strength and speed and happens to draw some of the world's best long-distance competitors. Case in point: Sir Mo Farah is the current Olympic 5K champion. Mohamad Farrah just under 13 minutes. For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish. SHOWNOTES: What does this mean for your running? Here some useful links.Your “how to do it” run streak Run 365 Days: Your 365 Day Run Streak Brain Training For Runners': Your Mental Guide To Better Running. Improve your discipline Accountability Coach. Add swimming to your run Become a better swimmer. Follow us on INSTAGRAM. Follow us on TWITTER. Follow us on YouTube. More about your HOST. Train your BRAIN become a better runner.

Lets Have This Conversation
Adam Strong: "I Help Elevate Leaders to Build and Scale Their Business Fast"

Lets Have This Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 56:55


I'm motivated to have a conversation about the evolution of learning with all of you.  Without further delay let's engage in conversation. According to the American Institute of Stress 80% of workers feel stress on the job, nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress and 42% say their coworkers need such help. To bring some context to this discussion I want to introduce you, to Adam Strong.   Adam Strong is an Ultra-High Personal Productivity Authority, Business Strategist, Author, Public Speaker and the Founder of the Game Changers Experience. Adam was a former elite athlete in distance running (current world and Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah was his former training partner) and teaches the same success principals creating high energy and fast growing companies.   I lived near to a golf course which was going to be the corner stone of my first business. So I started to run up and down the fairway, wading through streams with a fishing net and exploring undergrowth in a search for lost golf balls. Naturally the golfers were more than a little curious about why a young lad was walking around their course with a bucket and fishing net. I'd show them the rescued golf balls and offer to sell them. Most said yes and I quickly learnt two things. The branded Dunlop and Slazenger balls would be worth 2/3 times more than an unbranded one. But only If they were undamaged. But to make any money I had to quickly learn how to negotiate. They'd offer me ‘X' and I would haggle and haggle for a higher price until both of us were happy. Every time I came back with deep pockets of coins, I'd give some to my mum and save the rest. At the same time – maybe because of all that running around the golf course – I got into long distance running, some people though I was mad because I suffered from asthma! But a big advantage of running to me was that it didn't need too much money to get started and the more I ran the more my confidence returned and the better I got. This is when I met my first coach, a guy who was well versed in turning normal joe public people into champions. He helped me become an elite long-distance runner because I was willing to listen and determined to do work other kids were not. I learned so much from him. Things like, distractions will destroy your progress; when you eliminate them, getting into the zone becomes simpler and more productive. This culminated with being a training partner of Sir Mo Farah (currently world and Olympic champion in 5,000 and 10,000 metres). That's when I had my second breakthrough. The determination, creativity and mindset techniques world class athletes use to achieve impossible results could also be used to help entrepreneurs achieve the same thing. Take it from an ultra-athlete with asthma as a child. I'm featured on the front cover of Influential People Magazine, Global Woman magazine and Steer Magazine. Also featured in the Huffington post, The Guardian newspaper, People Management magazine and others. He joined me this week to tell me more.   For more information: https://adamstrong.net/ LinkedIn: @AdamStrong   To start I needed a bucket. So a brand was important, but so was quality.

100 Women in Insurance
004: All Skills are Transferrable with Emma Chapman

100 Women in Insurance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 30:30


What is the BIBA Conference and why is it such a crucial event on the insurance industry calendar? To what extent are skills from external industries transferrable into insurance careers? How can the mobility of such external skills into insurance roles be better communicated in the current recruitment landscape? In this episode, we're very pleased to be speaking with Emma Chapman, Head of Conference at BIBA. This year's BIBA Conference held in Manchester in May attracted 9000 people across two days. The event aims to unite brokers, insurers, and the wider insurance community to do business, establish and build relationships, and much more. In conversation with Sandra Lewin, Emma discusses how her background in theatre has informed her decision-making in curating and arranging the annual conference over the past eight years. As such, she is a testament to the transferability of skills from seemingly unrelated industries into the wide array of roles available in insurance.   Quote of the Episode “You go to conferences for so many reasons. Number one is to do business, we know that. Fundamentally, people say [that, at BIBA,] they get a month's worth of business done in two days. Brilliant. But what else can you get?” The BIBA Conference is, first and foremost, a springboard for networking, bolstering existing business relationships and fostering new ones. Yet, in a post-COVID landscape in which many people have hybrid work schedules and a more intertwined work-life balance, it is harder to entice people to attend these events. BIBA's first in-person conference after the pandemic was in 2022, and it was a huge success, which can largely be attributed to people's glee at being able to attend such events and network face-to-face. In 2023, Emma and her team faced a challenge of how to improve upon this warm reception, now that hybrid working patterns are seemingly here to stay. They decided to bring a flavour of fun and theatricality to the conference, with puppies available to cuddle at a Wellness Zone, and with a speech from Sir Mo Farah.   Key Takeaways Emma studied a Drama and Theatre Studies degree at Exeter, and went into Stage Management in the West End. After several successful years managing a variety of big productions, she sought a change and became involved in event organising, eventually working for BIBA via an agency before being invited to arrange the conference in-house post-pandemic. Theatre and insurance are undoubtedly very different industries, but Emma's role at BIBA entails a need to put on a spectacle for conference attendees. She argues that her theatre background has significantly informed her work at BIBA, emphasising that if and when you do decide to switch roles or even industries into insurance, your past experience will always be beneficial in one way or another. You should never consider your previous working roles or plans as a barrier to entry or transition within the industry. Emma's daily work at BIBA is extremely varied, but it is ultimately founded upon building and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships, organisation, and an ability to meet deadlines – all skills she developed in her previous career which are transferrable to and crucial in an insurance career. Indeed, Emma suggests that taking skills from external and ostensibly unrelated industries into insurance is extremely beneficial to ensure a consistent inflow of fresh ideas and perspectives. Emma argues that we must actively combat the common misconception that insurance careers are boring, noting that she's never had an uninteresting day on the job. She emphasises that insurance is something which everyone must experience and engage with from a client perspective. As such, irrespective of which industry one initially works in, everyone is in a strong position to contribute ideas to insurance, as every year, we all have to purchase or renew car insurance, home insurance, life insurance, and so on.   Best Moments/Key Quotes “Because we now live in a semi hybrid world, it takes even more to get people out of their homes. You have to deliver something that you cannot get at home, more so than when everyone was in offices, because everyone was always leaving their home. Everyone was always travelling; it was very easy to go to things after work.”   “What I love about my job is it's so varied. I mean, we organise literally everything to do with the exhibition… So, my day could be, depending on where we are on the lifecycle of the event, it could be signing off on social media, ordering 1000s of chairs, approving budget, briefing contractors, sorting out the advertising, paying for things, booking things. It's a real smorgasbord of things. And that's why I love what I do so much.”   “If you spent some time understanding the insurance industry, you could be an excellent addition, [if you] come with outside ideas. That's what I'm always passionate about: there are these transferable skills in so many different career choices.”   “For example, as an event organiser, someone who does event organising for a pharmaceutical company, something totally different to insurance, but because you are still organising a live event, an engaging thing for delegates, you still need to listen to the feedback, and work out whether what you're giving is what people actually want to receive. They would come with amazing ideas, and vice versa. There almost needs to be this give and take between industries, so that you constantly have fresh ideas coming.”   Resources BIBA – The BIBA Conference wins Best Association Event Award: https://www.biba.org.uk/press-releases/the-biba-conference-wins-best-association-event-award/   About the Guest Emma Chapman is the Head of Conference at BIBA (British Insurance Brokers' Association), leading a team who organises its annual conference. Emma's LinkedIn Profile: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emma-chapman-29a97610b    About the Host Sandra Lewin started her career in insurance as a broker and has since taken on many different roles. Alongside being a host of this podcast "100 Women in Insurance", she also specializes in helping insurance businesses and professionals establish a social media presence, delivers change programs, and provides one-on-one coaching for women looking to take control of their careers and lives. Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn and find out more: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sandralewin

Null and Void
Fantastic France Open World Cup, US Open Winners and Mexico Marathon Madness

Null and Void

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 64:18


With the Rugby World Cup getting underway, we are joined by Ireland fan Patrick Mullarkey to look at some of the highlights from an excellent opening weekend, including a big win for hosts France and Ireland, England and Wales all opening their accounts. He also shares his thoughts on how the next stages of the tournament could play out. We discuss Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff's wins in the US Open Tennis, as well as another title for Britain's Alfie Hewitt, who beat his doubles partner Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair singles. And as the Rugby League season moves into it's final fortnight we look at the 3 teams tied at the top of the table, as well as the race for play off places and the relegation battle between the bottom two. The Great North Run saw the final professional race in the career of Sir Mo Farah, whilst in Mexico 11,000 of the 30,000 field were disqualified amidst accusations of people taking short cuts or riding bikes, cars and public transport to get to the finish. We really don't make this up! Following the flurry of cards and varying refereeing decisions in the first games of the World Cup, we encourage the match officials and World Rugby to get a grip and get more consistency in their decisions.

NEW: That Peter Crouch Podcast
That Sir Mo Farah Episode

NEW: That Peter Crouch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 56:31


Welcome to That Peter Crouch Podcast! This week, Chris, Crouchy and Notorious are joined by the Hercules of UK athletics events that is Sir Mo Farah. We dive into his 4 x Olympic gold medal wins that spanned a career of 12 years on the biggest stage in sport and Mo pulls no punches when explaining EXACTLY what goes on in those Olympic villages. We also hear about Mo's life before he became the Mo we all know and love today, including what motivated him to become one of the world's most recognisable athletes and his difficult start in life that seen him separated from his birthplace and family. Mo is also on hand to give the lads some tips on their upcoming walking race at Crouchfest as well as some consolation for Peter as someone who has also underperformed at the dad's school sports day race. This is one you do not want to miss. For more banter: Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #MoFarah #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #AD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grassroots Football Coach
Rivo & Rich meet...Sir Mo Farah

The Grassroots Football Coach

Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 76:25


In a special episode of the podcast,  Rivo & Rich were joined by one of the greatest British sportsman of all time, Sir Mo Farah. On the pod, Mo takes us on a journey from his first experiences in sports as a child to becoming a 4 time Olympic Gold medallist. Mo shares what it takes to be an elite athlete both physically and mentally and the important role his coaches has had on his success. Mo also shares his view on his outstanding achievements throughout his career including the infamous "Super Saturday" at London 2012 and the strength and endurance needed to win double golds at successive Olympics. Plus, Mo discusses his passion for football & in particular Arsenal, how the "Mobot" was created and his recent experience of Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2023. Also find out if Mo was able to add to his x19 gold medals when he takes on Rivo in the end of pod quiz! Music and post-production by Darren Fellerdale.

The BMF Crossrun Podcast
The Sir Mo Farah RUN - 40 Minutes

The BMF Crossrun Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 41:34


Its great to be back! We start this pod with a 10 minute warm up followed by 10 minutes of focussed body position and technical work. Then the real work begins... 5 rounds of 2.28, in honour of Sir Mo Farahs last 1km in his 10km 2012 gold medal race! Suitable for EVERYONE** Beginners should give this a go, but it will be challenging!  

Performance People
Performance Hacks | Mo Farah + Tania Farah

Performance People

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 8:44


What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.In this episode, Sir Mo Farah, Britain's greatest male long distance athlete, explains why you should do it for yourself and his wife, Tania, has a tip for taking the pressure off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast
Donovan Bailey talks Harry Belafonte, Track, Davis v. Garcia and NBA Playoffs

Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 41:38


On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the passing of Harry Belafonte, the rise of 18-year-old sprinter Issam Asinga, the incomparable Shericka Jackson, Ackeem Blake, Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia in the "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This" bout, the wild and wonderful NBA Playoffs, the Raptors parting ways with Nick Nurse, Aaron Rodgers, Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, soccer, the amazing Sir Mo Farah and Joe Biden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Maleary's Ex-Job Downloaded Podcast

Paul Nicholls is a former Dog handler with Essex Police.He is originally from Chelmsford but comes from a family of Police officers. His grandfathers and father were also with Essex Police.Paul trained at Shotley and was posted to Harlow where he worked with a great team of characters. He was posted to "Rural Essex" where he had to use a repeater radio when speaking to control!After 13 years he secured his boyhood dream on the Dog Section. He describes his love for the job and the dogs who were without doubt his best friends.Paul carried out training in Finland with Ilkka Hormila and was encouraged to introduce body recovery dogs to Essex Police. His love for Police dogs is such that he raised £65k to place a memorial at Oaklands Parks as a national memorial. he also instigated a medal in recognition of the service provided by dogs in Police service.He was ably supported by Mandy Chapman and Linda Belgrove of Essex Police Retired Dog Fund www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/ Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund Twitter Paul was diagnosed with Parkinson's and had to take medical retirement as a result. However, his illness wasn't going to slow him down. He was instrumental in organising a table tennis league for Parkinson's sufferers. He also runs the England Walking Football team for Parkinson's sufferers, which follows on from the great work carried out by his inspiration John Roche. Paul makes no bones about his dark thoughts and his consideration to take a "One way trip to Switzerland" He has undergone radical surgery that has improved his quality of life!Paul has become an Artist and has been displayed at the OXO Gallery , Paul has been awarded the QPM for services to Policing and was presented by Her Majesty the Queen. Whilst waiting for the ceremony he met Sir Mo Farah .Sit back and listen to this charming guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Rekord
Episode 86 - Oct. 31, 2022 - Moving Onward

On The Rekord

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 138:29


Episode 86 - Oct. 31st, 2022 - Moving Onward  - Violation Counter - Ceddy55 - 26  x Walt - 0 x DJ Intence - 0  - Songs Of The Episode - @LoveIndoe x Indoe “Deep”  - The Sir Mo Farah Story  - The Kania Brunson Story  - The Karesse Ebron Story  - Supreme Court Ruling on Harvard & University of North Carolina for Affirmative Action for Standard Admissions  - Diversity in Higher Educations x HSBCU  - Coach Prime Impact within the SWAC  - Average price of a Ivy League School  - Canada United Kingdom Connection  - Jay-Z Bacardi Partnership with D'Usse  - Songs Of The Episode - Cruch Calhoun “Like Your Mine”  - Ex-LA Angels Employee (Eric Kay) Sentenced for the Death of Tyler Skaggs  - Brittney Griner Update  - Marine Muslim Forgiveness Richard “Mac” McKinney  - Twitch star & OnlyFans Amouranth  - California Marijuana Company (DreamFields Brands) Getting Sued   - Songs Of The Episode - DJ Big Skipp ft; Cappella Grey; Mr. Chicken “Same Gang”   - Wise Guy's Corner -  What is your theme song? & Why?  - Wise Guy's Corner -  Is it really necessary to know everything about your partner's past relationship?  - Elon Musk New Ownership of Twitter  - Songs Of The Episode - @MixedByKamillion “ Gotta Move On From Love, My Mind, & You”

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HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro: two watches, limitless possibilities

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 8:48


We will shortly be reviewing this product, so here are the details ahead of the review. Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) announced the latest in its acclaimed HUAWEI WATCH GT series: the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro. Available in titanium and ceramic editions, Huawei's latest flagship smartwatch comes with a new interface design, premium materials, an ultra-clear large screen and a range of watch faces to choose from. HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro The HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro makes it easy to support a healthy lifestyle, with ECG analysis 1 and TruSeen 5.0+ data monitoring technology which allow for accurate heart health measurement, as well as blood oxygen monitoring. William Tian, President Western Europe, Huawei CBG said: ‘'Huawei has a long term commitment to the Health & Fitness category and today we take an exciting next step by launching four new fitness devices, as well as a significant upgrade to our popular HUAWEI Health App. With our heritage in R&D, coupled with our state-of-the-art Health Lab we aim to deliver a suite of go-to wearable devices for people looking to live a healthy life and look great at the same time.'' It's also taken its sporting capabilities to the next level, with an all-new professional workout mode- free dive mode in addition to over 100 others, for a truly bespoke workout experience. A smart running plan and Dual-Band Five-System GNSS positioning for more accurate geographic location data goes the extra mile for runners of all abilities. A rich sporting heritage The HUAWEI WATCH GT series is inspired by the automotive industry and is named after the high- performance yet luxurious station wagon, the ‘Grand Tourer' or ‘Gran Turismo'. The GT was one of the first high-performance, high reliability and high horsepower sports cars, and became synonymous with glamour, adventure, and endurance. The HUAWEI WATCH GT series has harnessed that association, with a smartwatch which holds the same ground-breaking, long-lasting qualities as its namesake. The first device in the series made a huge impact when it was launched in 2018. With its two-week long battery life, scientific exercise guidance and professional health monitoring capabilities, it disrupted the market and became the must-have device for anyone serious about tracking their health. New iterations of the watch have seen innovative updated features, dedicated workout modes, and even more precise health monitoring. The design has been perfected over the years, for a smartwatch as luxurious to look at as it is to use. And now, the next generation arrives in two stunning new models: HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition, and HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Ceramic Edition – each one as striking as the other, but with their own distinctive design which makes a bold statement on the wrist. Sir Mo Farah, four-time Olympic Gold Medallist and HUAWEI wearables ambassador said: ‘'As a professional athlete, technology is essential to my training program. The new HUAWEI Watch GT3 Pro is the perfect device for me as it gives me all of the monitoring tools I need to accurately track my runs, but also gives me insight into my sleep, heart-rate and daily activity. It also looks as great on the outside as I know Huawei devices are on the inside so I'm looking forward to strapping it to my wrist as I train for my upcoming runs this year.'' HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition: artistry in every inch The design of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition combines the 19 th -century concept of futurism with cutting-edge modernity, adding up-to-the-minute design twists on the previous generation in the series. It's equipped with a 1.43-inch AMOLED high-definition colour display. The larger face and 466 x 466 high-definition resolution offer even more clarity than previous versions, so that all data can be read in an instant. The quality of the watch's materials is clear from the first glance. The strong but lightweight titanium case is designed to withstand the test of time and h...

7-Figure Millennials
#98: Lessons From Training With The World's Most Successful Male Track Distance Runner & Transforming a Painful Childhood Into Power w/ Adam Strong

7-Figure Millennials

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 56:53


Adam Strong had a tough childhood. Single parent home. Living off of state benefits. Suffering from alopecia and asthma. But despite this, Adam took his painful childhood and turned it into power… Adam started surrounding himself with elite performers, and eventually became the training partner of 4x Olympic gold medalist, Sir Mo Farah. Then it was only up from there…

Wait.. What? A Trio of Nonsense
Idle Chat: Rants, Hot Weather & Sir Mo Farah

Wait.. What? A Trio of Nonsense

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 40:25


We're back together again.. Eventually! Join us this week as we rant about the world, discuss the recent heatwave & the devastating aftermath in parts of the country & we applaud Sir Mo Farah | As we mentioned this week the aftermath of the fires in Wennington has resulted in many families losing their homes, belongings & memories. Please donate or share to help as much as we can https://gofund.me/5eab3231 | Follow us on Twitter @waitwhatpodtrio & on Instagram @waitwhattrio. All video versions of Idle Chat will now be on our YouTube channel: Wait.. What?! Podcast | --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sports Illustrated Weekly
Mo Farah Reveals He Was Trafficked as a Child

Sports Illustrated Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 25:32


On the eve of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, one of Track & Field's best-loved stars, Sir Mo Farah, revealed a secret which upended everything we thought we knew about his life. Producer Jessica Yarmosky relays the story he tells in a BBC documentary The Real Mo Farah and speaks to 1500-meter champion Jake Wightman and Sunder Katwala of British Future about what this revelation means for running, Britain, and Farah's legend. Follow @podcasts_si | Jessica @Yarmosky | @JohnGonzalezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fifth Floor
Ukraine's art and culture under attack

The Fifth Floor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 40:26


Artworks taken from collections, museums destroyed: Anastasia Soroka and Grigor Atenasian explore what's been happening to Ukraine's cultural heritage since the war began, in a special BBC Russian report. From Venezuela to Peru Guillermo Olmo is the first BBC Mundo correspondent to be based in Peru. Originally from Spain, he spent a couple of years reporting from Venezuela during a time of protests and economic crisis. So what's it like to shift to a new, quieter country? A Somali perspective on the Mo Farah story The British Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah made headlines this week after revealing that he was illegally brought to the UK as a child. He said he was given the name Mohamed Farah, and made to work as a domestic servant. BBC Somali's Sidiiq Burmad is based in Somaliland, where Sir Mo was born. Why have so many Jordanians lost faith in their government? A puppet, a prime minister and a pundit – they all feature in a report by BBC Arabic's Murad Shishani from his home country, Jordan. He was investigating recent survey results showing that trust in the government is the lowest it's been for more than a decade. He tells us what he found out. K-pop's plastic problem In the age of online streaming, K-pop fans still buy multiple physical CDs to get the promotions and merchandise attached to them. But now many are voicing concern about the environmental impact, and demanding a change in the behaviour of bands and fans. BBC Korean's Bugyeong Jung looked into the story. (Photo: Russian journalists remove portrait of Arkhip Kuindzhi, painted by his pupil Grigory Kalmykov, from Mariupul Kuindzhi Art Museum basement. Credit: Screenshot from UNION TV Channel)

Best of Grandstand
Sport and Spice - James Webb eats hot dogs for a living

Best of Grandstand

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 51:19


James Webb is Australia's best competitive eater and just ate 41 hot dogs in 10 minutes in the biggest hot dog comp in the world. He answers all our questions from his eating awakening, training methods and the mental challenge of consuming so much soggy bread. We also chat about one of the greatest Origin finales ever and a new documentary on Sir Mo Farah.

SheerLuxe Podcast
Mordaunt & Sunak lead PM race: News Round-Up

SheerLuxe Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 11:32


From the latest in Ukraine to Sir Mo Farah revealing how he came to the UK, here are this week's biggest stories. From The Daily News In Brief by SheerLuxe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weekly News In Brief
Mordaunt & Sunak lead PM race: News Round-Up

The Weekly News In Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 11:32


From the latest in Ukraine to Sir Mo Farah revealing how he came to the UK, here are this week's biggest stories. From The Daily News In Brief by SheerLuxe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Best of Today
Sir Mo Farah: "It's incredible to have so much support from people"

Best of Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 15:29


Sir Mo Farah was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant, he has revealed. The long-distance runner has told the BBC he was given the name Mohamed Farah by those who flew him over from Djibouti. His real name is Hussein Abdi Kahin. Today's Amol Rajan spoke to Sir Mo Farah and his wife Tania about the reaction from the public and why he hasn't spoken about his past before now. (Image credit: BBC)

RNZ: Nine To Noon
UK: Tory leadership race's dark horse and explosive SAS claims

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 10:00


UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to look at who's out following the first round of voting in the race to be the new leader of the Conservative Party - and why Penny Mourdant could be the dark horse to take over as Prime Minister. A BBC investigation has made explosive claims into SAS actions in Afghanistan, and he'll also talk about Sir Mo Farah's surprising admission.

talkSPORT Daily
Manchester United ‘Can Win Title' & Rooney Goes To Washington

talkSPORT Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 11:26


Manchester United thrash Liverpool in a pre-season friendly, TalkTV's Piers Morgan reveals the conversations he's been having with Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney is confirmed as the new manager of MLS outfit D.C. United and Simon Jordan backs Sir Mo Farah to inspire many people after revealing he was trafficked into the UK as a child. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The World View with Adam Gilchrist on CapeTalk
The World View - Sri Lanka's Crisis it's a crunch day for the leaders & opponents

The World View with Adam Gilchrist on CapeTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 6:06


Europe's heatwave a temperature surge is causing problems. The real Sir Mo Farah praise for him for revealing his true story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World View with Adam Gilchrist
The World View - Sri Lanka's Crisis it's a crunch day for the leaders & opponents

The World View with Adam Gilchrist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 4:42


Europe's heatwave a temperature surge is causing problems. The real Sir Mo Farah praise for him for revealing his true story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
The World View - Sri Lanka's Crisis it's a crunch day for the leaders & opponents

The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 4:42


Europe's heatwave a temperature surge is causing problems. The real Sir Mo Farah praise for him for revealing his true story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newshour
British Olympian ‘trafficked' as a child

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 49:24


Sir Mo Farah has revealed he was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant. He was given the name Mohamed Farah by those who flew him over from Djibouti. Also on the programme, a BBC investigation finds British Special Forces - the SAS – allegedly executed detainees in Afghanistan. And, the James Webb telescope, the largest ever space telescope, has peered through cosmic dust and clouds and brought back its first images of the earliest stars. (Photo: Mo Farah celebrates winning the Men's 3000m Final at the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Cheney Committee informed DOJ that Trump attempted to contact a witness not yet seen in the hearings U.S. military ISIS leader in Syria killed in drone strike Twitter sues Elon Musk over 44bn purchase deal Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees the country on military jet Emmys 2022 Succession leads US TV award nominations Capitol riots Trump tweet incited 6 January attack says committee Casey White, the Alabama prisoner who escaped with a corrections officer, has been indicted for murder in her death James Webb Nasa space telescope delivers spectacular pictures Sir Mo Farah praised for discussing childhood trafficking trauma Jan. 6 committee Tuesdays hearing to focus on the Trump teams ties to far right extremist groups Jill Biden causes minor flap by comparing Latino diversity to tacos Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests Exclusive Watch Uvalde school shooting video obtained by Statesman showing police response Trump tried to call Jan. 6 committee witness, Cheney says Senate confirms Steve Dettelbach as Bidens pick to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Telford child sex abuse went on for generations, inquiry finds The moment a kangaroo is rescued from flood waters Panorama Any fresh SAS kill claims will be investigated, says minister Police Search for Man After 3 Are Stabbed in N.Y.C. Eight left in contest to lead Conservatives, after Sajid Javid pulls out

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Monday briefing What to know about omicron subvariant BA.5 Uber investigation Steve Bannon Elon Musk and more Texas woman argues unborn baby counts as passenger after fine SAS reports reveal troubling pattern of suspicious deaths in Afghanistan Jill Biden rebuked after saying Latinos as unique as breakfast tacos Timed Teaser Why did Elon Musk drop his Twitter buyout Ukraine war Iran plans to supply Russia with drones, US warns Roe v Wade Abortion pills a new front in culture wars Olympic medalist Kim Glass recounts being assaulted outside LA restaurant Pregnant woman cited for HOV violation says fetus should count as passenger in Texas Crowds gather in Tokyo to say final farewell to Shinzo Abe Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child Shinzo Abe Japanese mourners pay last respects to ex PM at funeral Trump Loses Support of Half of GOP Voters, Poll Finds James Webb telescope takes deepest ever view of the cosmos Jill Biden criticised for comparing Latinos to tacos Biden will face 2024 opposition from far left group, citing his job performance as president How to watch Tuesdays Jan. 6 committee hearing focused on extremists at the Capitol US considers over the counter birth control pills for first time

The Leader | Evening Standard daily
Mo Farah's story and the reality of trafficking

The Leader | Evening Standard daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 15:00


Thirty years after being illegally trafficked into the UK under the wrong name, Sir Mo Farah has finally revealed the story of how he came to the country.In a BBC documentary the four-time Olympic gold winner revealed that he was trafficked from his home in east Africa to the UK at just nine years old and forced to work as a domestic servant.He explains how he confided in his PE teacher, who helped him eventually move in with another family.The story has prompted a lot of reaction, and we speak with Social Worker Lauren Starkey from anti-trafficking charity Love 146 and the charity's Director of Services Imogen Spencer-Campbell about the impact his story will have.And refugee and asylum specialist Louise Calvey explains the problems with processing those who've been trafficked into the country, and her hopes for change following Mo's story.Follow us on Twitter for more news @EveningStandard See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
UK Report: Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 3:55


A news update from the UK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Portuguese - SBS em Português
Notícias da Austrália e do Mundo | 12 de julho de 2022 | SBS Portuguese

SBS Portuguese - SBS em Português

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 10:42


Uma nova campanha nacional anti-racismo foi lançada, apelando aos australianos que reflitam e ajam sobre o tema. Líderes do Fórum das Ilhas do Pacífico tentam a unidade para a região. E no desporto, a estrela britânica da maratona, Sir Mo Farah, revela que este não é o seu nome verdadeiro e que foi traficado para o Reino Unido quando ainda era criança.

SBS News Updates
Midday Bulletin 12 July 2022

SBS News Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 6:13


In this bulletin, a new national anti-racism campaign; Pacific Islands Forum leaders lament regional splintering; and in sport, British marathon star Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the U-K as a child.

Op1
Op1 - 12 juli 2022

Op1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 54:59


(00:00) Op1 - De opening van 12 juli 2022 (05:29) Raymond Mens over een nieuwe hoorzitting in het onderzoek naar de Capitoolbestorming (15:03) Daan Prevoo, Patrick van der Broeck en Corriene en Paul Reessink blikken een jaar na de overstromingen in Limburg terug (31:39) Abdelkader Benali over de onthullingen van Britse atletieklegende Sir Mo Farah (39:53) Vincent Icke en Ewine van Dishoeck over spectaculaire foto's James Webb-telescoop   Presentatie: Hugo Logtenberg en Amber Kortzorg (BNNVARA)

News Headlines in Morse Code at 15 WPM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Southern California 7 Eleven robberies leave at least 2 dead Wildfire in Yosemite doubles in size, sends smoke into Central Valley KPIX CBS SF Bay Area Steve Bannons contempt of Congress trial will not be delayed, judge rules Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child Texas woman argues unborn baby counts as passenger after fine NASAs Webb Delivers Deepest Infrared Image of Universe Yet Shinzo Abe killing Hideo Kojima threatens to sue over false posts Accused Jan. 6 rioter who warned of possible civil war expected to testify to House committee Tuesday World Population Day India will overtake China in 2023, says the UN Chairman of Texas House Committee investigating Uvalde school shooting pushes for release of hallway surveillance video DEEP identifies Waterford man killed in Portland boat crash, 7 others injured Biden administration says federal law preempts state abortion bans when emergency care is needed James Webb telescope takes deepest ever view of the cosmos In first, US considers over the counter birth control pills Parkland dad disrupts White House event on gun control Rooney agrees to become DC United boss Watch Euro 2022 England get record breaking seventh against Norway Neighbours First pictures of Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan reunion released Uber Files Greyballing, kill switches, lobbying Ubers dark tricks revealed The Uber whistleblower Im exposing a system that sold people a lie

The Real Life Buyer
As we are engulfed in and battered by global and local events, how may business owners and procurement professionals not just cope, but thrive? Adam Strong has many words of wisdom to share.

The Real Life Buyer

Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 46:01 Transcription Available


GUEST DETAILSIn this week's episode I am joined by Adam Strong. Adam became a full time Business Results Strategist in August 2005, he became the Founder of “The Game Changers Global” in September 2018, he then launched “The Game Changers Experience Podcast” in June 2020, and has authored a number of books including “Play the Game, How to win in today's changing environment' released in October 2021. He is an established Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Elite Athlete having no less than Sir Mo Farah as his former training partner.Today's world has been beset by conflict and huge change leading to supply chain disruption, rapidly escalating costs, and surging inflation. It has never been more difficult for business to succeed, so I want to draw upon Adam's experience to help my listeners adapt, pivot, survive and thrive.Links: Work with Adam Here: https://hello618661.typeform.com/to/YthuhGbcConnect with Adam: https://linktr.ee/adamstrongofficialFacebook:            https://www.facebook.com/adamistrongInstagram:           https://www.instagram.com/adamstrongofficial/Twitter:                 https://twitter.com/adamistrongLinkedIn:              https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong/YouTube:              https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vaaLX3OnclH_jNbBAQQKwABOUT THE HOSTMy name is Dave Barr.I have been working as a Purchasing Manager for well over 20 years and have had the joy of working in various manufacturing industries throughout this time.I have signed contracts for many millions of pounds Sterling over these years across a range of products and services with business from Asia to the USA and Europe.I am passionate about self development, business improvement, saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues and driving improvement through out the supply chain.Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.CONTACT ME, The Real Life Buyer @Email: david@thereallifebuyer.co.ukWebsite: https://linktr.ee/thereallifebuyerIf you are a Purchasing, Supply Chain or Logistics professional why not apply to my private Facebook Group ? Just look for the "Purchasing and Supply Chain Community Hub".Find and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now TikTok.

Feeling Forwards
S04E06: Adam Strong - The Game Changers Experience.

Feeling Forwards

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 38:43


Adam is an elite athlete and former training partner of multi Olympic and world champion gold medalist Sir Mo Farah. He's a serial entrepreneur and the author of "Move it or Lose it' and 'Fit body Fit business'. Adam is an ultra high energy, personal productivity authority, personal trainer, and coach working with business leaders and entrepreneurs in professional services to create exponential growth. Adam has vast corporate and public keynote speaker and has been recognised by Forbes and CIO magazine among so many others. I loved this interview with Adam, combining my two passions, high performance and entrepreneurship. In the interview we discussed, * How Adam went from being an asthmatic child unable to participate in competitive sport to training long distance running with Olympian Sir Mo Farah. * How Adam used a 'rude awakening' about the challenges growing up and how he used that to propel himself forward * The tools Adam used to motivate himself without having a role model in his early years. * The link between collecting lost golf balls , brand awareness and scaling * The number one lesson Adam shares with entrepreneurs and business leaders And so much more! You can connect with Adam at @adamstrongofficial and take the business growth quiz https://businessretreat.scoreapp.com

Feeling Forwards
S04E06: Adam Strong - The Game Changers Experience.

Feeling Forwards

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 38:43


Adam is an elite athlete and former training partner of multi Olympic and world champion gold medalist Sir Mo Farah. He's a serial entrepreneur and the author of "Move it or Lose it' and 'Fit body Fit business'. Adam is an ultra high energy, personal productivity authority, personal trainer, and coach working with business leaders and entrepreneurs in professional services to create exponential growth. Adam has vast corporate and public keynote speaker and has been recognised by Forbes and CIO magazine among so many others. I loved this interview with Adam, combining my two passions, high performance and entrepreneurship. In the interview we discussed, * How Adam went from being an asthmatic child unable to participate in competitive sport to training long distance running with Olympian Sir Mo Farah. * How Adam used a 'rude awakening' about the challenges growing up and how he used that to propel himself forward * The tools Adam used to motivate himself without having a role model in his early years. * The link between collecting lost golf balls , brand awareness and scaling * The number one lesson Adam shares with entrepreneurs and business leaders And so much more! You can connect with Adam at @adamstrongofficial and take the business growth quiz https://businessretreat.scoreapp.com

Bad Boy Running
Ep 370 | How To Beat Mo Farah with new British 10k Champ Ellis Cross

Bad Boy Running

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 15, 2022 39:48


Ooo - topical... in this episode Jody and David speak with new British 10k champ Ellis Cross who famously beat Sir Mo Farah at the London Vitality 10k.In the process, it thrust Ellis into the spotlight and his achievements. In this insightful and surprising podcast, Ellis reveals his journey into running and the challenges he's faced, discussed sport in schools, opens up about how he's taken all the publicity and global attention of beating Mo and what he's up to next.Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comAbout Bad Boy Running: The amazing world of running you didn't know existed, from a marathon club in San Quentin State Penitentiary to racing 350 miles, unaided with only 8% vision, to setting up a girl's running club in Afghanistan, reprobates David Hellard and Jody Raynsford bring you the world's most interesting running stories, its most incredible runners, presented by some of its worst. A funny, light-hearted look at running that's not afraid to laugh at itself and at you. Follow Bad Boy Running on social media: Website: https://www.badboyrunning.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BadBoyRunningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast

Off Script with Chris & Robbie
Episode 79 - SIR MO FARAH

Off Script with Chris & Robbie

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 28:17


When FOUR time Olympic gold medalist Sir Mo Farah brings the family to Dubai, he insists on 2 things, a stay at the magnificent Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and an exclusive chat with Chris and Robbie. The most decorated track distance runner in history Sir Mo is 38 now and told us that he's far from being retired, in fact, he's got his eye on more glory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live Longer: The Podcast
S2 E10: Running with destiny with Toby Tanser

Live Longer: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 33:31


Toby Tanser runs with destiny. An appropriate book title for a true changemaker. As a professional athlete, fundraiser, philanthropist, author and extraordinary visionary, Toby's art of living is to see what children less fortunate than most need to live longer healthier lives and with selfless devotion take action to meet their needs.  Access to healthcare is key to preventing poverty and giving children the best chance in life.   Toby has run with legends like Sir Mo Farah and Paula Radcliffe MBE and worked with musicians  like singer songwriter Alicia Keys to set up schools and hospitals for children in need in Africa .  “9 out of 10 children with cancer in Africa will die. I want to do something about that” Toby Tanser

The Arsenal Way: Arsenal FC podcast
Sir Mo Farah x The Arsenal Way | The BIG Interview | Thoughts on Wenger, Emery & Arteta

The Arsenal Way: Arsenal FC podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 33:57


4x Olympic Gold Medallist Mo Farah talks all things Arsenal as he sits down with Tom Canton to discuss his love for the Gunners. The Olympian joins Tom Canton to discuss how he came to support Arsenal, his favourite players through the years as well as his thoughts on Arsene Wenger's succession plan from Unai Emery's time in charge onto Mikel Arteta. Plus there's a discussion around social media before we find out which player from Arsenal's past he would have loved to have been joined by on in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Enjoy.

View From The Clock End | The Arsenal Way Podcast
Sir Mo Farah x The Arsenal Way | The BIG Interview | Thoughts on Wenger, Emery & Arteta

View From The Clock End | The Arsenal Way Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 34:41


4x Olympic Gold Medallist Mo Farah talks all things Arsenal as he sits down with Tom Canton to discuss his love for the Gunners. The Olympian joins Tom Canton to discuss how he came to support Arsenal, his favourite players through the years as well as his thoughts on Arsene Wenger's succession plan from Unai Emery's time in charge onto Mikel Arteta. Plus there's a discussion around social media before we find out which player from Arsenal's past he would have loved to have been joined by on in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Enjoy.

Create a New Tomorrow
EP 67: The Art of Competing to your old self ft. Adam Strong

Create a New Tomorrow

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 49:57


Adam Strong is an Ultra-High Personal Productivity Authority, Business Strategist, Author, Public Speaker and the Founder of the Game Changers Experience.Adam was a former elite athlete in distance running (current world and Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah was his former training partner) and teaches the same success principals creating high energy and fast growing companies.AAri Gronich0:03Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of create a new tomorrow I am your host, Ari Gonich. And today I have with me Adam strong. Met with him a little bit ago while he was in Cyprus, now he's in Scandinavia, he's been doing amazing things to solve the world's plastic pollution problem, as well as having been a ultra-marathoner, I believe, or an extreme athlete, he's worked with Olympics, and so on. So why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself and what makes you tick, but also, why plastic?ASAdam Strong0:39That's why there's about two or three questions there. So what I'll do is I'll try to break them down into many segments, if that's okay Ari. So first of all, thanks very much for letting me on the show. You know, I'm a big fan of the show. It's a great show. And, and I love it that the fact that you've got, you know, some great guests as well. So thanks very much, really appreciate that. So, my background, as you know, I'm just for the listeners, for the point of the listeners is my background is I actually got into elite athletics at the age of 11. So when I grew up, things were quite tough, right? So I suffered from a condition called alopecia. As you can see, I have no hair and haven't had hair since the age of 10. And so did it bother me back? When it when I was younger, I was I went through a transitional period. Like when I first lost my hair, it really did affect my self-esteem and self-confidence, right as it would do with any kind of young child and whatever it might be. But it really affected me. And so I was so ashamed about the way that I looked. And I was so conscious about what people were thinking about me, obviously, you know, judgments and stuff like that, and so forth. And so I was I when I, when I went through school, like through high school and stuff, I wore a sports cap, because I just felt so kind of ashamed about the way I looked out. Even if you look through my school photos, Ari right. I was the only kid that was allowed to wear a skullcap with my like blazer and stuff like that. Right? It was crazy. So anyway, cut long story short, at the age of 11. I, my father at the time, he said to me, because he knew I was going through some tough times. And he took up some long, long distance running at the time, he was like, hey, Son, why don't you get into long distance running? I'm like, Well, you know, I, it's a bit difficult that because I'm an asthma sufferer, you know? And, you know, and, and he was like, Well, why don't you just try it? And I'm like, Okay, well, I'll go try it. Well, what have I got ahead? What have I got to lose? Right? So I remember going down to the athletics track, I went down there on my own, because my mother and father was separated the time. So I was living with my mother. So I walked out, I goes down to the athletics track, which is at least 30 minutes from my house, and I go there on my own. And the reason I was there on my own is pure, because I didn't have the mentors and sort of the coaches and the support that I had when I was a kid. You know, everything that I did was literally off my own back. So when down to down to the athletics track, and I remember Ari turning off the app on the athletics track, and where the counter was, the counter would just appear to be about 10 foot high. And so I was this kid trying to look up and I was like, hey, Is anybody there? Hello. And so there was this lady that kind of looked over and she's like, Hey, I didn't see you there. And so I'm just like, Hey, can I How can I help? And I'm like, What? I'm interested in joining your running club. And I was like, Okay, cool. So, so what's your experience was like, I don't really have an experience. And she's like, no worries, well, what are you interested in? I was like, I'm interested in distance running. My dad's been doing it for a little while. And he's seems to think that might help with my self-esteem and self-confidence. He says, Okay, cool. So she walks me down to the athletics track. And all I see Ari are all these athletes, right. field athletes, track athletes. And I'm like, Whoa, this is way out of my league. Like, seriously, this is way out of my league, and I'm getting uncomfortable. I'm already thinking, I'm already thinking I'm no good for this, right. I'm not, I'm never gonna be any better than these guys on so I'm already comparing myself to these strangers, right. And I'm on and you know, it's not my fault. And so I'm already thinking I'm going to give up before I've even started anyway, cut a long story short. She says, I'm going to introduce you to one of my coaches. I was like, great, fantastic. And he takes like the long distance to middle distance group. And so and then obviously, I told her about my asthma and she went, Oh, okay, no worries. And so I kind of it really was really tough for me Ari when I first started getting started because as being an asthma sufferer, and I don't know if you're an asthma sufferer yourself, but when you're an asthma sufferer. You know doing long distance running is it. It's a bit different, right. So I first started off, I couldn't even run 100 meters. That's how difficult it was for me. 100 meters was real tough for me. And so over a period of time, I just thought to myself after my first session, right, I was like, Okay, I'm going to go back and see if I can try to improve myself, right. I'm going to see if I can improve myself. And just through persistence, and developing tenacity, I started to get better and better, better. Within six months, my asthma had completely disappeared. You know, six months Ari, that's crazy. And you're probably thinking, Wow, that's amazing.AGAri Gronich5:40It's amazing. You know, because I had what they called exercise induced or allergy induced asthma, either one, so and I was a long distance cycler growing up, so I would do your 250 mile rides, from my town in Santa Clarita Valley, all the way over the mountain to Malibu, or Santa Monica, so we'd go and we'd swim around, and we'd hang out and then we'd come back, but I was always the last guy, I would do it, I would do it. But I was always the last guy, because I couldn't really get the breath to flow within, you know, a good athletes cadence. Right? So..ASAdam Strong6:27100% Yeah, it's tough. I mean, literally, I completely 100% know where you're coming from on that one. And it's interesting. So I got introduced my coach, and when he got to the so you have the winter season in the summer season. So when the winter season kicks in, things get really tough because, you know, you go down to minus temperatures. And this is where I started. This is where I actually met my training partner, who was the current world and Olympic world champion in five and 10,000 meters, we, and we really didn't have That's it, we were quite similar in our own ways. He came from Somalia, originally say was an immigrant originally came to the UK and live with his with his own to get away from the war and famine in Somalia. And so he also was similar to myself, he was bullied, you know, didn't particularly have a lot of friends kind of introverted, very similar. And so what we did is we actually used our, I suppose, not really weaknesses, but I suppose, are our state of mind to really kind of bounce off each other. So as we start a training round the dark field at the back of the running track, because no one else would ever go there without any floodlights. We would kind of like, encourage each other to push harder and go harder and, and try to beat our times. And so we would use that. It's a bit like going to the gym every right. If you go to the gym, you're gonna work harder with a training buddy. Right? It's exactly the same thing. And so we did it. And we made it fun for ourselves. And I think that's probably one of the reasons why I just consistently just kept on going back because I just, I just love that age, I just developed this appetite of competition. And I love that I've, you know, I'd never had that before. But that's how I developed it. I just wanted to, I wanted to win, you know.AGAri Gronich8:19So, here's the thing that you and I talked about, I think a little bit, but you wanted to win. But you weren't really racing against the other people. We talked about this a little bit you were wanting to win against the previous version of yourself. That's something that I always would teach to the athletes that I was training, is you're not in competition with the guy next to you. If you get into competition with the guy next to you, that's when you miss the gun, so to speak, when you know, your false starts and you get nervous and you don't have everything else in alignment when you work on yourself is when you're in competition with yourself is when you're like you're in that ultra-focused state of flowASAdam Strong9:03100% I literally, within sort of a year or so I learned a lot of the skills that are a lot of entrepreneurs and business owners really seek but it takes habit. It takes years of practice and tenacity to really master those skills, you know, that you mentioned focus. So for me, my Yes, I was competing against myself. But my real big thing that I really wanted to do was always try to beat my time. That was my competitor that was my competition to try to beat my previous time all the time. And that motivated me so much that I just wanted to keep going back to try to beat it beat it over and over and over and again, and within a short period of time, literally I was absolutely crushing it. So you know, and I think it was just kind of that development really over a set period of time. AGAri Gronich9:55Awesome. Now back to the plastics because completely separate topics, right? Completely or so you'd think. ASAdam Strong10:06Absolutely. Yes or no? So being in, sort of in the Western world, you know, I mean, you're in the United States, I'm in kind of Europe. So I always grew up, you know, in an environment where, you know, recycling was important, save the planet sustainability, things like that. Right. And so, you know, it was ingrained into our culture to look after the planet, because, hey, you only get one planet, right, you know? Right. So I, as you know, Ari I was living in, I just came back from Cyprus, and I was living there for about seven months. The reason I was there is purely because they wanted to get away from the darkness. And somewhere, go somewhere, which is a little bit more paradise, and warmer. But anyway, cut long story short, as I went, I was as I was there. I don't know if any of you listeners have been to Cyprus, but it's bit like going back in a time warp by about 25 years, I kid you not. And so one of the things which, which I, which was shocking. So one of my regular routines was in the morning was to walk down to the beach. And it's kind of my form of meditation, Ari, right, you know, like the fresh air blue skies, you know, you go for a walk along the beach, and that kind of stuff. And so every time I took a walk, I wouldn't see all this plastic being washed up from the sea. And it wasn't just necessarily washed up by the sea, but it was just like dumped, or there was just this sheer lack of love and appreciation. And so I would take my trash bags down there, and I would bring up back at least two bags of plastic trash, you know, every time I'd walk down there, and I just thought to myself, hey, this is really annoying. Like this is really to the point where it's pissing me off, excuse my French, but it really is annoying me. And, and the thing is, it really developed into this kind of anger, and a sense that I was doing something for the planet, but no one really cared. And to me it really. And so, as I develop this anger, I started to create this visionary. And this vision was is that hang on a second, you know, I'm pretty successful in what I do in what I do as an entrepreneur. But that's what entrepreneurs do is they come up with these new visions. And so I create this new, this new vision just came into my head. And now we're in the process of, you know, creating, we're going to be raising investment soon, we're going to be building up massive brand awareness. And we're going to be fixing some of those challenges, especially. And I mean, that the world is, shall I say, it's 70% ocean anyway. So I've managed to create a piece of technology, what it's not just a piece of technology, it's, gonna be an app, it's gonna be a movement more than anything else. So I'm excited about that more than anything else. Because it's, for me, it's not about this isn't about me, like business is never about me. It's always about what can I do for others? or How can I serve others? Do you not? I mean,AGAri Gronich13:08Yeah, you know, it's interesting, because when you spend time in nature, you end up taking a look at it and becoming aware. And it's really hard to not see the things that you see when you're aware of them. So here's one of my questions to you is you've developed, you are out there on a regular basis and develop that awareness. Others have an awareness that something's going on. Let's just say, we'll put their recycle in the recycle bin, and think that it's being recycled, but they'll never know that 99% of what you put in the recycle bin is not going to be recycled. Right? There's, there's so much that we are told, do this, but it's not being effective. So how do people understand that they've been told for 25, 30, 40 years now, reuse, recycle, right. But the things that they're doing aren't being effective. So how do we get to a place where the people are doing the things that they're told, and it's being effective? Because those systems are in place to make it effective?ASAdam Strong14:28Yeah, it's an interesting question. But I think it's, I think the word that comes to my mind is all about education. You know, it's about education, not just like, and I said to you, I, you know, I came back from Cyprus is like, you know, living in back in sort of the 1990s. And so we live in the 21st century now, right? And so, it's about the challenges is that you've got different cultures. So Western world culture is very different from say Africa. It's very different from Mediterranean life. And, and so it's about educating and going into schools and educating the children. And that's where it's really good to start. From my perspective..AGAri Gronich15:12Okay. So that it to me that feels like that's what's been done. So like, I was in elementary school, and I'm old now. And I was an elementary schooler listening about recycling. And so I guess my point is, I no longer feel like, it is the people like it's like, same thing with food and obesity, right. People are eating nonfat; they're eating sugar free. They're eating. Oh, wait, now I'm now the fat, you know, the results are completely the opposite of what they say we're doing. So the education, yes, is important. But it has to be correct information. Number one, are education. But number two, it's like you're creating a technology, right? There's so many technologies out there to help clean things that are not being used. So I guess the question is, how do we get the public educated enough to where they become activated. To force change to happen? versus just going, Oh, well, you know, I see plastic everywhere, and I'm completely unable to change it.ASAdam Strong16:26You know, that's a million-dollar question. And, and, and that's a very good point. I think, from my perspective, that leadership starts from the top. And so really, what has to happen really, is that you have to start getting in front of governments, world leaders, disruptors, influences, you know, and create documentaries. I mean, one of my role models, Ari, one of my role models is Sir David Attenborough. I don't know if you have known as David Attenborough, but he is, is a British chap, he's in his 90s. And literally, he does documentaries for the BBC, mainly. And so all of these things is all around educating, going to the UN and, and talking to world leaders about the fact that, you know, if you continue to abuse the planet, the way it is, then it's gonna, there's be repercussions off the back of that, right? You know, your children and your children's children, they're not going to enjoy the way that we enjoy his life. So, you know, and then things get extinct and so forth. So, if we're wrong with answers to your question, it really has to start with the top. And, you know, and sure, there's, only the little man, which is kind of me as such, right? But effectively, if you're gonna become, if you really gonna want to create a ripple, if you like, and become like kind of the face of, then the face of a particular movement, or whatever it is, then you've really got to start by getting some big support from some of the influences and thought leaders that are out there.AGAri Gronich18:00Gotcha. So I guess I go back, you know, I asked tougher questions than most, I guess, on this show. And, and I guess what I'm what I'm looking at is see you're doing something actively to solve a problem, to create a different result. And my question, I guess, goes back to what do we need to do not to educate the government, because they're educated, they already have all the scientists telling them all the facts, they haven't done anything about it, right. So if I'm like, I'm a performance therapist, I'm all about results, getting results, if I have an athlete who's injured, and they need to go get a gold medal, and we don't get them the results, then they lose millions of dollars. And, you know, there's all kinds of things that stay with not getting your balls, you had 50 years of not getting results. So my questions become like, activate you're going to be a leader, you're going to be moving, create, you know, creating a movement for plastic, right? How many of the people who are creating the movement for plastic Have you already connected with right and, and said, Okay, I see what you're doing, here's what I'm doing. Can we make this more effective? And then do that with the government as well? I mean, that's just my, my 10 cents on it. But I if I'm looking at, I want results, and I know you're going to be somebody who's going to be producing results, then I want to know, as an audience has as a person, like, how do I connect with you? How do I get results to so that I don't have to live with plastic on my beaches?ASAdam Strong19:43Sure. Well, I think everyone plays it plays an important role in in everything right? But I think what's what the key word that comes to my mind is collaboration. No one man no one woman, no one piece of technology software, whatever it might be. No creative invention is going to fix one huge, massive thing. The end of the day, it starts through collaboration, it starts by working together. That's the big thing. It can't be done otherwise, because there's only so much I can do with the world. And there's only so much you can do in the world. But ultimately, we all have to collaborate, and synergize. I mean, listen, at the end of the day, we've seen, especially over the last 18 months, where there's a big reset of the world. And you're seeing like habitats flourish, evolution new species coming in, because there's no humans about you know what I mean. And so it's kind of interesting, there was this great documentary, again by Sir David Attenborough. And he was just talking about the fact that cities were deserted. And, and now we've got all these new ecosystems and habitats that are being created. But ultimately, it is all around, building working together in unity and synergy. and collaborating working towards one movement. So I have a particular vision. But in order to have that vision, really kind of, I suppose, really take its toll and really kind of get the desired results is for everyone to really jump on board, if you like, and really kind of understand the real purpose and the real, why as to why we're doing it.AGAri Gronich21:26So, what is what is like, the thing that you say to somebody who I don't believe in climate change, or, you know, what I'm doing as part on the planet is not going to affect the planet, it's stronger than I am, you know, like, there's so many arguments that people are making conspiracy theories that people are making. And so I like to, like cut all of that shit out. As if, if there is no conspiracy theory, if, if there is no climate change, the only thing we're doing is looking down the road and seeing a whole bunch of crap on the road that, you know, looks like it should be clean. Isn't that enough? To get somebody to clean up? Well, obviously not. But you know, this is where I where I like to take, take it is What's so difficult about the concept get rid of all the morality theory, you know. ASAdam Strong22:26Because not everyone believes what you believe. And it's all about belief systems, right? So what my opinion and my belief systems about how I see the world and how I see perspective of the environment, and the plastic is very different from the way you see it the way the guy in Manhattan sees it. At the end of the day, it's all very subjective. So the idea really is like for my, and I hope that I'm kind of singing off the same hymn note here is that there's no point in forcing someone to really understand, you know, like, if I if someone kind of questioned me and said, Well, why are you doing that? Why are you doing that? Well, what are you doing type of thing, right? There's no right or wrong. It's very opinionated, and very subjective. At the end of the day, it's about, like, for me, the environment is like the environment and the ocean. The reason why it's so important to me is because number one, I enjoy watersports, scuba diving, snorkeling, all of those things I enjoy doing. So why would I want to, you know, swim with all that plastic rather than swim with the fish? Right? That just, that's just stupid, right? But listen, know what. We're all different. We all have our different opinions, different value, core values, but at the end of the day, you've got to do what you feel was right. You know, that's kind of from my perspective, it answers the questionAGAri Gronich23:55That would be that would be good on a micro level of individual. Right. So then I go to the next level, which is technology. So there are companies that have the technology to clean up stuff that aren't there's systems in place and government in place incentives in place to pollute rather than to not pollute. And so that next question becomes, how do we regulate again, or systemize in the government, good behavior of the corporations and the people who are actually affecting massive audience or macro, you know, environment versus just those micro?ASAdam Strong24:36Yeah, it's, it's a it's another good question. And what I would say is, from my perspective, plastic pollution is it's vast, like, people really don't understand how such big a problem it is. But it is so enormous it's unreal, it's probably unthinkable. Why would I go and tackle something as huge as that right. That's probably what some of your listeners are probably thinking. But the question is, is, why not? And why? Why not me? You know that. And so why should I? At the end of the day? Yes, you're right there is technology out there. But I think if you provide, if you provide the decision makers with the right data, and what I mean by the right data, let me let me give an example. Right. So if I was to collect data using AI, between, say, I was surveying, say, the Mediterranean Sea, right. And I was also surveying, say, I don't know the English Channel, I just use that as an example, right? Through AI, I can then pick up, you know, and monitor to see if there's, you know, a lot of plastic in that particular area, that's then going to be able to help us focus on specific areas of the world where we can say, Okay, well, there are shipping lanes, which go across it. And all of the cargo ships are dumping that shit into the sea. And so what are we going to do about that, right? That means that we're going to then send out our drones, we're going to then provide proof, we can then prosecute, we can do whatever it is, and therefore, we can then do something about it. Because at the end of the day, because plastic pollution is such a big problem. And yes, we all know about, you know, the need to clean up and the benefits and the reasons why. But if you've got hard core facts about where to focus, what to do, and who to go after, then it becomes a different ballgame.AGAri Gronich26:34Gotcha. I like that measure first in functional medicine with no clinical diagnosis. It's always test, test, test, test, measure, get the numbers, right, if you get the numbers, right, you're golden. Here's the crux of it, though, some of those numbers aren't going to matter to people. So when I'm looking at something like this, right, the plastic not, it's not just plastic pollution, harming environment, it's the plastic estrogen as harming our own bodies, that's causing kids to go through puberty at five and six years old, and that of at, you know, normal age, it's all of the illnesses and the diseases, it's all those other things, right. And so I guess, where I want so much, you know, I want so much, I should on people a lot, right? I should on people a lot. And here's my thing about incentives about the world in an environment, there's so many reasons that we haven't even thought of that would be a good idea to take care of certain problems like plastic, like any of the pollution. But I then go back to I remember growing up in my hometown, and you couldn't see the mountain in front of you. It was smoggy there. And when California said, No companies, you have to have regulation that's going to control this smog. All of a sudden, that smog lifted, and you could see blue again. And it was like years since I had seen blue. So, you know, I go Okay, well, even if I have conspiracy theories, even if I think capitalism is awesome, and we should be able to do anything we want. As a human being I sit in the world going, this, I don't like how I feel I don't like what I see. And so I want to make a change. And I know that not everybody does that. But there are ways I think that can make it easier for them. If the systems are designed, like when they go take their there's recycling their cans and bottles out to recycle. And making sure that the companies are recycling that stuff. We have the technology, it's kind of funny, I watched a documentary on this recently, we have the technology to do it. But they haven't implemented or set up the technology at most of the communities, cities states, because of money. And yet, so you're so as the audience member here, you're putting your stuff in the plastic bin. And it's going with everything else. Yep. And that to me is like how do we get that? To shift? How do we get these companies to be good actors instead of bad actors? How do we and then make awareness so that people will hold them accountable since the government's obviously not doing it?ASAdam Strong29:40Absolutely. 100%. And a good example of this is, I remember actually, so here's a really good example of for me, when I was over in Cyprus, and he used to do these, you know, I used to, as I said, as I described to you, I used to do, we me and my family used to do these plastic pickups on a daily basis, right? And so you'd get like these shipping bags. And on the shipping bags, it would even have the address of the person that actually decided to dump their shit in the sea. Right? How stupid is that? Right? It had China shipping and even had the address. And I'm like, Am I missing a trick here or something? So you know what I mean. Anyway, I just wanted to kind of say that, but that, you know, I just found that kind of, in a way. It's hilarious. But in another way, it's sad. You know, how, you know, people treat the world but you know, you're absolutely right. Companies need to be accounted for. And the only way that can be done is by saying, hey, Sonny, Jim, this is what you've done. Here's the proof. Now, you need to cough up.AGAri Gronich30:45Yeah, exactly. So, you know, that's one of the places that I want people as they're listening to this kind of, you know, these shows, I want them to go, that's me. I'm a lawyer, I can do that. You know, that's me. I'm, I'm an environmentalist, I could do that part. This is me, I'm a, I can do this. That's what I want people to get when they listen to the shows. So what are some things that that you would think of are things that the audience members could say, Oh, yeah, I could do that.ASAdam Strong31:22Reframe the question for me again, I just have to think about that.AGAri Gronich31:25Okay, So I want people when they're listening to the show, to have things that they can do that they'll say, Oh, yes, I can do that. And I can get started on that. Now, instead of what most people do, which is I like the idea. I don't know how to get started not going to do anything, not really inspired to do it. So, you know, this shows about activating your vision for a better world. It's about how do we actively do the things that we're talking about instead of just talking about them? So how do we, you know, what are some things that people can do? When they're listening to this? And say, I want I could do that I could get involved in this part. I could get involved in that.ASAdam Strong32:09Why I think it. So there's a number and I'll just tell you from personal experience, Ari, right, because I think that's probably best. Right? So number one is that you and I go back to core foundations, we all have different core values, go back to your core values. First of all, okay, what's important to you? That and if you know what's important to you, then you can then start to create, as you would say, at the beginning, how to then create a purpose and a vision, right? You've got to get, you've got to then be committed to that, right? What is it that you really want to do in life, right, and, and it doesn't have to be so extreme like I am, which is kind of solving the world's plastic pollution problem, it could be something really, really simple. It could be something like, I don't know, save the milkman in Manhattan, for example, I don't know, whatever, right? But you get my point, right? So that the thing is, number one, be committed to your vision, okay, that's the first thing. Secondly, ideas are shit without execution, right. You've got to act on what you do. If you're going to say you're going to do something, then you've got to be accountable for that at the end of the day. So make sure you've got a good, at least a good coach or a mentor to really kind of push you on, and to make you accountable for that that's extremely important. And also, I was gonna say, just, if you believe you've got to believe in it, whether it be a product or service, a moment, whatever it might be, you have to believe in it more than anybody else. Because if you don't believe in it, if you don't believe in yourself, if you don't believe in what you're doing, then guess what, it's not going to work. Because without belief systems, that's basically the core foundation of everything. And that's a knee, if you don't, you need to have those in place. Once you've got those things in place, then you can execute, then you can start to think about how you can build trust, how you can make collaborations and how you can then turn that into where depend on what is it that you want to do? Can it be monetized? Is it for charity, or whatever it is, but everything should be able to should be able to monetize things and whatever it is. So does that help?AGAri Gronich34:25Yeah, absolutely. You know, and one of the things that I like is that you're, you're like me taking the passion and turning it into a career. Because what are you doing on this planet? If you're not enjoying your life, and if you're not doing the work of something that you enjoy, then you know, we're just living a dead life. It's kind of like the there's an old saying about, you know, people in cars on the freeways in LA, you know, driving around in their metal coffins and That's just the truth. And so I'm always about how do we lift people up out of the circumstances that they find themselves in, and reengage them, reintroduce them to their purpose to what it is that they really truly want. ASAdam Strong35:21Was gonna say to you, actually, have you ever seen that film The Matrix? Oh, yeah. I mean, most people have seen the matrix. And it kind of reminds me like, what you're describing is a bit like people who live in the matrix, right? They just, they're just so blinkered, it's a bit like, Bill Murray's Groundhog Day, I'm sure you've seen that movie, where he just kind of the same thing over and over again, right? What does he do? He sleeps, he eats, and he goes to work. And those are the only three things that he does until he kind of creates this perceptional awareness about how to try to break the cycle do you know what I mean. AGAri Gronich35:55Yeah. We're doing that. All right. Now, you know. We're definitely on this pendulum of we did this. Now we're gonna go back here. Oh, wait, we did this already. Now we're gonna go back here. Wait, no.AGAri Gronich36:16You know, it's funny to me. I was I was talking to somebody the other day about the Roman Empire. And just, you know, the, the collapse of the Roman Empire and what were the things that caused that lab, and we in the US, in the Western world, in general, have are, you know, have like, planned, so to speak, by not planning to go down by the way of the dodo, just like the Roman Empire. And I find it fascinating how we're not learning from our mistakes, or taking the opportunity to assess and reassess when we're not getting the results that we want. Right. So what are you doing within your initiative and within your technology to kind of address those things? With regards to, you know, check, looking at the impact the results, the you know, the forethought of what it is you're doing, the planning,ASAdam Strong37:21What am I doing in the planning stages?AGAri Gronich37:23Yeah, what is the planning stages? And then what is that tech, I don't like to do this as a show that promotes, but I want to know what you're doing. So that if somebody wants to say, Oh, yeah, I like that I can get involved with doing that.ASAdam Strong37:39Well, listen, I can, I can describe because for me, I'm, at the end of the day, no one is going to be able to replicate my vision as such, right? We all have our own vision. So for me, I'm, we're actually designing at the moment where our models are, we're designing a unique boats or a new unique ship, which is essentially powered with zero fossil fuels. So it's powered through hydrogen, and solar panels, and also wind energy. So there'll be zero fossil fuels involved as part of that technology as well. So that's one technology as part of that. So energy saving technology. Secondly, what we're going to be doing is we're creating what they call a boom, and a boom will be as the boat is going along the boom will be like a bit like a kind of a half circle. circumference, which is kind of a there's got to be a net. It's kind of a net. And in between that the fish can obviously you know, they don't get trapped within that but it collects all the plastic is it kind of trundles along. On top of that. We also have. It's also powered through AI. AI is really, really up and coming at the moment. But everyone knows about boys, so boys are good for navigation and shipping and stuff like that. So along with that we have boys so if you can imagine, say for example, I'll just use this as an example say I focusing on the Hudson River, right. And so between the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York, right, and the same, just for just for the hell of air between the Hudson and say New York say it was the equivalent of say 12 football fields. Within 12 football fields, we would then mark up at each corner of the football field, we were placed what they call a boy within that boy, we also it will send out signals and pick up AI and by telling the boat to go to certain places so it can pick up the data. It's a bit like an electric lawnmower. Electric lawn mowers, which you know can be quite bulky, they go up to the other than the lawn and then they turn back or they go in a different direction is exactly the same. concept. This is just out in the in the rivers and the seas of the oceans, exactly the same concept. And so what it's doing is it's collecting all the data as it goes along. And it's, and it's trying to figure out what are the most polluted waters in the world? Where is this big focus, and where's the big scope? On top of that, there's also going to be drones. So they're gonna be sending out long distance drones. What are the drones ready to do with drones, what they do is number one, they help monitor the local area. So if there is a, I don't know, say, for example, when a specific area in the Hudson that was heavily polluted, and there was a ship passing by. And if you put two and two together, they found that the ship was dumping shit into the sea or into the Hudson, right, then the drones can then pick up that data. And then they can obviously put two and two together and report it back to the authorities. So you've got aerial views, you've got picking up AI, you've got picking up the plastic itself, but actually on the ship, we're actually going to be recycling the plastic as we go along, turning it into either fuel, or selling it to companies, which can be sold into recyclable products. So there's lots of great things that's going to be part of the part of the project.AGAri Gronich0:03That sounds awesome.How can people get ahold of you? If they're if they're interested in doing some playing with plastics?ASAdam Strong0:09Sure. Absolutely. That you're very welcome to connect with me on LinkedIn. I'm, I'm more active on LinkedIn, of course, Instagram, and you can also connect with me on my podcast, if you want to look at my podcast as well, the game changes experience as well. I'm happy to connect with you guys on there as well.AGAri Gronich0:28One last, you know, deep question is about microplastics. Yes. And I just want you to talk a little bit about that. Because big plastic is very different, easier to collect. Micro plastic, obviously, is nanoparticles. And so what should people do about filtering their water at homes? What should people do to avoid the microplastics? And what is microplus? What is that? That as an issue?ASAdam Strong0:57Yeah, it's a good question. So So microplastics are generally normally fragmented pieces of plastic that's generally come off of a bigger piece of plastic, that's generally what micro plastics are. And they generally wash up our onto our beaches. So you'll see all those little tiny twigs and little microplastics, or whatever it might be. Yes, it, believe it or not, 70% of plastic is actually what they found through research is that 70% of plastic is actually comes from our rivers. So the rivers, when they wash down to the ocean, it gets them washed out into the ocean, that's how it affects marine life. So what was it gonna, what was gonna say? So the microplastic problem is really, really challenging. What we're doing with our ship is we're actually creating what we call a vacuum cleaner. So it's going to be picking up all this microplastic as we come along, and then it's going to bundle it up like a bit like a wet a dung beetle, collects all of its stuff when you're not I mean, so it will collect like a dombey, all type of thing, and four balls of these microplastics, or whatever it might be, but it's a real challenge, really big challenge. What can consumers do? Yes, of course, you mentioned filter water and things like that. 100%. But I think, you know, just do your bit for the planet. Really? That's kind of what I would say, from my perspective, which is probably not the answer that you're probably looking for right now. But it is new technology. And there's new things that we need to work on to make that work.AGAri Gronich2:33Yeah, I just, I guess I tell people to do the water thing. I was selling water filters. When I was 18 years old. And we used to go into restaurants and so on, and we bring with us a portable water filter. Again, this is before Britta is before they were popular, And so we would go into the restaurants with TPM meters and add chlorine testers and stuff. And so we'd, oh, look how many parts per million are in here, you know, and how many? Like how much chlorine is in this, your pool should be here, this is here.AGAri Gronich3:13And we would I was how we got business? Really. I mean, we literally go in there and people would look at us and go, Oh, that's in my water. You know, I can't unless somebody's showing them the proof right in front of them. It's really difficult, you know? There are so many reasons. And plastics are one of the main ones these days because they are estrogen producers. They're what's called xeno estrogens, that, yes, basically cause your body's hormonal system to deregulate and not function properly. And so that's part of why it's so important. So for if anybody is listening to this and go, Ah, that's not really for me. If you're drinking water, and breathing air, it's just for you. I just wanted to kind of, you know, get your take on that as well, because I think people don't realize how much of the world is affecting them. Because they just don't know about what it is that's happening to them.ASAdam Strong4:17Show. Absolutely. Well, some sometimes it can be a lack of awareness and lack of education, but sometimes it can also be ignorance. AGAri Gronich4:30This is true. And that ignorance that lack of that the willful ignorance I understand is kind of what you're saying is willful ignorance but willful ignorance is probably one of the most devastating things to our environment but also to our people will full environment it willful ignorance is what I you know, say is the reason why a bully can be a bully. You know, willful silence and ignorance of everybody else, so anything that you'd like to leave the audience with any gems, anything else? I mean, this has been a great interview so far. And I know I've challenged you a little bit more than most. So..ASAdam Strong5:18Well, listen, I like I first of all, I like the challenges. You know, I'm always fascinated by people ask really good questions. So I just want to say thank you for that. Really appreciate that. My last words of wisdom for your audience? Well, I think it depends on entirely where people are out, you know, so we're all at, we're all on different journeys, okay. And my thing is, is that, you know, don't mold yourself around what other people want you what you think that other people want you to be right? Don't I never give a shit about what other people's opinions and nor should you, at the end of the day, you got to do what you feel is going to be aligned to your core values. Number one, it creates happy it makes you happy and fulfilled. And Number three, like, for me, what makes me happy and fulfilled, like, when I get out of bed, Ari, it's not money that motivates me, okay, it's my higher calling my purpose, my biggest fear is to be is to leave this planet where I feel insignificant. That's my biggest fear. I guess my question to your audience is what is your biggest fear? What do you fear the most? And what is it that you if you were to leave this earth? If you were to leave this world? What is the biggest thing that you fear in your life? Mine is ignorant insignificance, right, whatever that looks like to you. It might be different to you, it might be that you don't feel fulfilled, you might not be happy, or whatever it is. But just focus on something that is true and is aligned to you. That's kind of what I wanted to say. AGAri Gronich6:59Awesome. Thank you so much for being here. I really appreciate it. And I know the audience has gotten a lot out of this. So this has been another episode of create a new tomorrow. I'm your host, Ari Gronich. Thank you so much for being here, where we're every day trying to create a new tomorrow and activate our vision for a better world. Thank you so much.

The Joe Wicks Podcast
13. Sir Mo Farah: Anything is possible in life

The Joe Wicks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 50:30


The UK's favourite fitness coach is back with series two of his podcast. This summer, Joe will be speaking to inspirational friends and some of his favourite people to ask them what they do to keep themselves feeling mentally and physically strong in the face of life's little challenges. It might be going for a new personal best on the running machine, or cosying up with a good book; every guest will share the one thing that works for them in the hope it might inspire you to try something new. In the first episode of series two, Joe speaks to one of the UK's most decorated Olympians, Sir Mo Farah. He's the current holder of the 'double double', gold medals in both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at the London and Rio Olympic Games. As a teenager growing up in London, Mo says running saved him from taking a less positive route in his life. Mo dials into the podcast from his US high altitude training camp where he's currently preparing to defend his medals in the delayed Tokyo Olympics later in the summer. Joe hears how Mo maintains focus on the starting lines of the biggest races on the planet and how his family have helped him through the ups and downs of professional sport. And that Mo's obsession with following football helps him switch off from the pressures of training. This is sunshine in a podcast. Joe Wicks is here for you, and he won't stop until you're fit and happy. Producer: Clare Salisbury Editor: Dimitri Houtart A BBC Audio Bristol production for Radio 4