In this episode we cover:John of all trades [0:01:52]Moving into fitness: distance gives you objectivity [0:03:02]The internal impact of bodybuilding [0:06:09]Shame: reflecting on an a traumatic childhood [0:09:34]Objectivity: confronting himself to protect from being hurt by the past [0:13:28]“Roman:” leveraging an alter ego and internal work to push through adversity [0:20:08]Does having a target or a goal equate to self-worth... [0:26:43]Three things I hate and still do [0:30:02]On writing: lower the stakes [0:32:18]Skill Stacking and the Utility of Writing [0:36:10]Using writing and music as a timestamp on your life [0:40:26]What’s a hidden fear that’s inside people that’s not discussed enough? [0:47:50]Finding beauty in adversity [0:52:53]John’s intention to leave a dent on his universe [0:59:44]Selected links and books from the episode:Book: Alter Ego EffectBlog article: Three things I hate and still doBook: War of ArtBook: How To Be Better At Almost EverythingBook: FearvarnaPeople mentioned:Todd HermanAlexander HamiltonMaya AngelouSteven PressfieldPat FlynnAkshay NanavatiWhere to find John Romaniello:Instagram: @johnromanielloTwitter: @JohnRomanielloWebsite: https://johnromaniello.com/Other links:[**Lean more about Athletic Greens**](https://athleticgreens.com/?utm_source=InspiringLives&utm_term=LearnMore)[**Subscribe To Newsletter**](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=xZPVA5&g=QrHwau)[**Subscribe on Apple Podcasts**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inspiring-lives/id1451400747?mt=2)[**Follow us on Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/show/7tc4kBjXunh4lEoL6OPwDO?si=f0TMCZClRAGF-IcxtTeShg)[**Subscribe on Google Podcast**](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9fT192N3ZrcQ%3D%3D)