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Have you ever wondered what it takes to maintain a consistent and effective fitness routine? In today's Fitness Friday episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I dig into the workout habits of a true fitness enthusiast- Strauss Zelnick. Zelnick and I discuss the benefits of cross-training, not only to prevent boredom but also to reduce the risk of injury. By incorporating a diverse range of activities into your workout plan, you can keep both your body and mind engaged. We also stress the importance of recovery for long-term success. Lastly, we go over how important rest days are for health and long-term goals. Strauss Zelnick is the founder of Zelnick Media Capital. Zelnick is best known as the chairman and chief executive of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., a video-game publisher responsible for blockbuster franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K and Red Dead Redemption. What we discuss: Strauss's Intense Workout Routine Finding your own level of fitness and starting slowly Variety in a fitness routine to prevent boredom and injury Increasing workout volume and intensity as you age Hot power yoga for those who enjoy intense workouts The importance of listening to your body and taking rest days The key to building a sustainable and effective fitness routine Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off To learn more about Strauss Zelnick: Instagram: @strausszelnick Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strauss Zelnick has a real knack for saving companies in crisis. A Hollywood wunderkind, he's led major film studios, record labels, and gaming companies since his early 30s. How he turned a small, self-financed Zelnick Media Capital into an industry powerhouse and why he thinks developing relationships and humility are critical to success.
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Leadership is tough. For that matter, just about every job today is tough; the hours, the effort, the competition, the people, the pandemic. Success today requires a certain level of mental and physical fitness. As a result, exercise is key. And while it's important, it can be challenging to find the time to work out regularly. If you're ever in need of some motivation, look to Strauss Zelinick - the Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, and founder of the private equity firm Zelnick Media Capital. A successful leader, entrepreneur, and executive, he's in his 60s and he's often called “America's Fittest CEO.” He's the author of “Becoming Ageless: The Four Secrets to Looking and Feeling Younger Than Ever.” Zelnick believes that if he can do it, you can do it. He visited the William & Mary School of Business last month as part of the 10th Annual McGlothlin Leadership Forum. He joins us on the podcast to discuss the connection between success and fitness. Learn how the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William and Mary can help you and your organization develop your top talent through customized executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.
Strauss Zelnick is the founder of Zelnick Media Capital. Zelnick is best known as the chairman and chief executive of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., a video-game publisher responsible for blockbuster franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K and Red Dead Redemption.He joins us on the Habits and Hustle podcast to discuss his story, leadership, the importance of listening with empathy, and much more. Youtube Link to This EpisodeStrauss Zelnick
Resources: Learn more: (https://zmclp.com/) Read: Becoming Ageless ; Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley Instagram: @strausszelnick Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd Today I am joined by Strauss Zelnick, the founder of the private equity firm Zelnick Media Capital and president and CEO of Take-Two Interactive. Strauss has a long history of leading media and communications enterprises and is deeply involved in originating investments, advising executives and guiding the strategic and operational initiatives across all portfolio company investments. I wanted to have Strauss on the show because he truly exemplifies the Work Hard Play Hard lifestyle, and because he has set out a goal to become younger every year. This episode with Strauss is killer, I know you’re going to love it. In This Conversation We Cover: [4:39] Growing up in a big family + what it taught him [7:25] Earning the nickname “The Prince” [9:20] Working through 10,000 movie contracts in an internship [13:30] Greenlighting the movie Dirty Dancing + regenerating RCA [21:24] Strauss’ strategy for coming in to help turn a company around [24:00] Changing his health and fitness by becoming younger each year [29:30] Determining your top priorities [32:32] Living a life of moderation [37:53] Rapid fire with Strauss
Resources: Learn more: zmclp.com Read: Becoming Ageless ; Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley Instagram: @strausszelnick Mastermind: workhardplayhardpodcast.com/mastermind Connect with us on Instagram: @kimmurgatroyd | @robmurgatroyd Today I am joined by Strauss Zelnick, the founder of the private equity firm Zelnick Media Capital and president and CEO of Take-Two Interactive. Strauss has a long history of leading media and communications enterprises and is deeply involved in originating investments, advising executives and guiding the strategic and operational initiatives across all portfolio company investments. I wanted to have Strauss on the show because he truly exemplifies the Work Hard Play Hard lifestyle, and because he has set out a goal to become younger every year. This episode with Strauss is killer, I know you're going to love it. In This Conversation We Cover: [4:39] Growing up in a big family + what it taught him [7:25] Earning the nickname “The Prince” [9:20] Working through 10,000 movie contracts in an internship [13:30] Greenlighting the movie Dirty Dancing + regenerating RCA [21:24] Strauss' strategy for coming in to help turn a company around [24:00] Changing his health and fitness by becoming younger each year [29:30] Determining your top priorities [32:32] Living a life of moderation [37:53] Rapid fire with Strauss
Strauss Zelnick, founder of Zelnick Media Capital, President & CEO of Take-Two Interactive and Chairman of CBS discusses his book Becoming Ageless: The Four Secrets to Looking and Feeling Younger Than Ever (8:02), advice for being young and successful (11:38), his exercise group known as The Program (16:11), getting fitter as he gets older (19:44), avoiding injuries (23:45), recovery methods he likes and doesn't like (26:08), how his diet has evolved over time (33:25), things to avoid when trying to improve your sleep (36:22), and what his amazing career has meant to him (42:09).Support the show (http://whoop.com)
Today’s guest is Strauss Zelnick, who’s known in the Fortune 500 circles as the “world’s fittest CEO.” At 61 years old, Strauss maintains a two-a-day workout schedule while running the media juggernaut Take-Two Interactive, which has given us blockbuster video game franchises like Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and NBA 2K, as well as his private equity firm, Zelnick Media Capital, which has about $12 billion in assets. Oh and Strauss also has managed to do all of that while also being a husband to his wife of nearly 30 years and father to his three children, which is no small feat, either. As you can tell, I’m kind of a fan of Strauss’. You just don’t get to meet people like him very often. So, in this interview, Strauss talks about his upcoming book called Becoming Ageless, which is his personal blueprint for looking and feeling young and vibrant at any age, as well as his thoughts on a number of topics, including work-life balance, goal setting and achievement, key life lessons learned, and more. I hope you enjoy it. 5:15 - Why did you decide to write "Becoming Ageless"? 8:14 - What are the biggest lessons you've learned? 11:37 - Have you found that recovery isn't as good as you get older? 13:26 - Do genetics play a role? 15:21 - What about work life balance? How do you keep it all together and be successful? 17:40 - Start by knowing what you want. 20:47 - How important is it to look towards the future? How do you prioritize? 23:26 - What hard choices have you had to make? Any mistakes? 26:22 - Do you drink alcohol? 29:24 - What does your doctor say you should cut out of your diet? 30:24 - Have you developed any rules or principles that you live by? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/
Strauss Zelnick is an endlessly inspiring human being who truly embodies the concept of no limits. The founder of Zelnick Media Capital, a private equity investment firm in the media and communications industry. he’s also the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Take-Two Interactive, a leading developer and publisher of interactive software and games franchises including Grand Theft Auto, Bio Shock, NBA2K, and many more. To give you a sense of the sheer magnitude of his accomplishments, Strauss’s roles leading up to his founding of Zelnick Media Capital in 2001 include serving as Chairman and CEO of Columbia Music, President and CEO of BMG Entertainment, and President and COO of 20th Century Fox. And those are just a few of the highlights. He also holds degrees from both Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School. I first learned of Strauss back in 2008, when I saw him on the cover of Men’s Fitness magazine, where I interned in my free time while studying journalism at NYU. I remember reading about this accomplished businessman who used fitness to fuel his success. Fast-forward five years to 2013. I’m the Deputy Editor of Men’s Fitness, and my boss tells me we’re doing a feature on this mega successful entrepreneur in his mid-50s who hits the gym harder than most guys in their 20s. I didn’t write the piece, but when the photos rolled in I saw a familiar face. And when it came time to edit the story, I remember being incredibly impressed that this guy—a family man, to boot—had not only grown his business exponentially but somehow found the time to get even fitter. After that, it was another couple of years before I heard Strauss’s name again. The weird thing about it was that four years had gone by, and then in the space of one week two different people, totally independently, told me about this guy that I just had to meet—of course, that guy was Strauss. I ended up meeting Strauss for a 6 a.m. workout, where we chatted between sets of high-intensity intervals, and it didn’t take long to see that this guy was the real deal. To record this interview, I met Strauss at his home in New York City, where we sat in his library and talked honestly about success, failure, integrity, and prioritization in the grand scheme of life. It was a weeklong seminar on leadership and philosophy condensed into less than an hour, and our brief but profound conversation has stuck with me ever since. -------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by iFIT NOURISH. iFIT NOURISH delivers personalized nutrition to your door—with protein, vitamins, and minerals to support your individual needs. When you go to iFITNOURISH.com, you’ll fill out a quick questionnaire with basic information, like your gender, age, height, and weight, before providing insights into your lifestyle, like your typical energy levels, daily sun exposure, whether or not you’re a smoker, how often you exercise, the kinds of exercise you do, and—of course—your goals. In the dietary section, you’ll input how much fruit and vegetables you get through your diet, any dietary preferences—like if you prefer a vegan or vegetarian mix—food allergies, how often you plan to drink the shakes, and whether you intend to use them as meal replacements or supplements. You can also pick your favorite flavor. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, lose weight, increase your endurance, improve energy levels or athletic performance, or even just maintain, iFIT NOURISH was created to arm you with the nutrition you need to go after your goals while also providing a solid daily nutritional foundation. Your first personalized order is free. Just pay $5 shipping, and you’ll get a free shaker bottle. Try it for yourself today at iFITNOURISH.com.