[@ChrisWillx] The Downfall Of CrossFit & The Future Of Fitness - Will Ahmed

Link: https://youtu.be/TIBrAdgohso

Short Summary

Number One Takeaway: Prioritize introspection to define what you truly want, then pursue it with hard work, consistency, and a willingness to face rejection. Be committed to and grateful for your experiences.

Executive Summary: The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding personal desires through introspection, advocating for hard work and resilience in pursuing those goals. He highlights the unique advantages of the most successful individuals, focusing on their internal drive and often hidden sacrifices.

Key Quotes

Here are 4 quotes extracted from the transcript that represent valuable insights or strong opinions:

1. "Without question, the most dysfunctional partner we've ever worked [with]. um like and we've worked with a lot of partners like that like and a lot of dysfunction I imagine as well a lot of different partners and uh and then the tragedy at this recent event I I don't know the whole thing is so poorly run it's hard to even talk about it cuz it's such a missed opportunity. I've never seen anybody fumble the bag so hard in like in fitness." This is a strong opinion about CrossFit being a "dysfunctional partner."

2. "The thing that nobody sees is what the internal operations of that company is like. And sometimes it can be all shiny shiny and perfect out front and inside is just a total like mess. It's just a a dumpster fire." This describes how external perception of a company can be very different from internal reality.

3. "I think the first obvious thing is that I do think only children are more self-centered. Like, I think that there's an element of uh if there's things that you want in life, there's sort of an element that you believe you can go get them. Uh, and I think that that's probably something that that only children uh have a stronger gravitation to or comes more naturally." This is an interesting observation on how being an only child can shape one's personality and ambition.

4. "I was in Australia for 2 weeks. Oh, yes. So, the idea is you're you're going to be jelly for 2 weeks. Basically, that you should give yourself you should account for one day per hour of time change. I I remember reading this online. I have no idea. Well, this is actually a very unwoobed point of view, but I think a lot of jet lag is psychological and that people start telling themselves they're jetlagged and they get kind of into this downward cycle and then they start drinking alcohol and napping and they just sort of do all these sort of things that are on a negative spiral. Whereas, if you go in with a real positive attitude of like, I'm going to defeat jet lag out of the gates, going to make it my [ __ ] Yeah." This is an insightful perspective on jet lag.

Detailed Summary

Okay, here is a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript, excluding sponsor announcements and advertisements, presented in bullet points:

Key Topics:

• CrossFit's Decline:

  • The speaker attributes the decline to a combination of internal dysfunction, controversy surrounding Greg Glassman, and missed opportunities.
  • He describes working with CrossFit as a partner as the most dysfunctional experience they've had.
  • He believes CrossFit's failure has opened doors for other fitness communities like Hyrox.

• Fitness Industry Trends:

  • Pickleball and paddle are experiencing significant growth.
  • Boutique fitness communities are thriving (F42, Barrys, Orange Theory etc.) as people seek connection and structured exercise.
  • Weightlifting remains intimidating for many.

• Sleep Tracking and Importance:

  • Data from Whoop indicates that a significant portion of users get less than 7 hours of sleep.
  • Sleep consistency (bedtime and wake time) is crucial for overall health and circadian rhythm regulation and might be more important than hours of sleep.
  • Discusses "social jet lag" – irregular sleep schedules on weekends.
  • Cultural variations in sleep patterns, particularly late bedtimes in the Middle East, are noted.

• Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Tracking:

  • The speaker acknowledges a lack of specific activity tracking for bodybuilding on Whoop.
  • They are going to add it.

• Influence of Being an Only Child:

  • The speaker reflects on how being an only child influenced his personality, potentially leading to self-centeredness and the belief in being able to achieve desired goals.
  • He also notes increased comfort around adults at a young age and spending more time alone.

• Overcoming Self-Doubt and Defining Goals:

  • The speaker emphasizes the importance of internal reflection and defining personal goals before seeking external validation.
  • He shares his experience of questioning his capabilities in the early stages of building Whoop.

• Separating Personal Identity from Business Success:

  • The speaker stresses the importance of separating personal identity and business success, recognizing that the company's performance doesn't necessarily define his personal worth.

• The Misery of "Puritan" Success:

  • The other speaker discusses that he used to associate good outcomes with pain and struggle and bad outcomes if there was no pain, even if the event had gone well.

• The Importance of Service and Gratitude:

  • The speaker highlights the value of being driven and grateful, emphasizing a service-oriented approach in business to avoid simply chasing numbers.

• The Importance of Human Connection:

  • The speaker says there is something unique about seeing the impact of one's product/work on other people.

• Embracing pain as a path to growth:

  • He shares his experience of dealing with a recent and hard personal tragedy.

• Finding Strength in Tragedy and Delivering a Eulogy:

  • The speaker shares the experience of delivering a eulogy for a friend. The speaker shares that that helped him release a lot of emotions and was a step in the healing process.

• Getting What You Want:

  • One step to getting what you want is to tell people what you want, don't be shy.

• The Dark Side of Passion:

  • The speaker also said people may get in their own way.

• Agism in Business:

  • Speaker states they know what they are saying is right and what they can achieve, but other people may not be able to see past their age.

• The romanticization of failure is largely overrated:

  • The speaker suggests there are many ways to fail and mostly for the same reasons, but success is unique.

• "The failure porn thing" - Failure should be romanticized in order to get people over their fear of failure:

  • Avoid the pitfalls and get over the fear of failure to be able to move forward.

• People should take meaning from experiences (success or failure) as a path to growth.

• Athletes and their approach to the game, also the world:

  • Talks about visiting with Rory Mclroy, Michael Phelps, Christiano Ronaldo, and more. There is an intense drive in all of these people. It may also take time away from family and other things. It is a grind, and takes a toll, but this is the price of success.

• The power of experimentation and adaptation among top athletes

• Over-Optimizing can be a negative thing; don't become a prisoner of the data:

  • The speaker notes the importance of not letting devices like Whoop become controlling factors and emphasizes their design to be tools for improvement.

• Travel:

  • Do not eat on planes.
  • Drink hydrogen water, pound electrolytes.

This should provide a comprehensive overview of the key points and discussions within the video.