Will's Personal Development Show for Asian American Men: Success Advice Will Chou: Blogger and Podcaster

Imagine following fitness YouTubers for many, many years, wishing you could be coached personally by them. And then doing nothing about it because you can’t afford to even consider it.

That was me. I lived off free YouTube videos (thousands of them) and affordable e-books for my fitness journey.

At some point, I graduated to paying for a pricy CrossFit gym membership for a few years.

But after not seeing the size gains I wanted and a few other reasons, I decided to try something new. Let’s give bodybuilding a shot, and what if I just hired the #1 YouTuber that I would want coaching from? The cost wasn’t cheap at all, and I can’t say I was really comfortable to spend that much of my savings. But what was the alternative? Wait another ten years, procrastinating from doing anything.

I did it. And what a journey it’s been. For the last three months, every day was very challenging. Almost all of it was new to me. I was given very strict macronutrients to follow. I had to learn how to cook and stuff in enough protein in every day. It became a major focus of my day. At the same time, I had to balance a demanding full-time job, managing social media, emails, and other things on the side, personal life, and I was traveling during this time.

I am very proud of myself. The challenges were tough, and the amount of time spend shopping for groceries, trying different foods I could tolerate, dealing with coaching that wasn’t as great or interactive as I expected, and other things was immense. But I did it. I stuck to the macros, the cardio, the exercises prescribed. I worked out and ate better and did more of that than ever before. Coming from a habit of being able to eat anything I wanted made it more difficult.

I want to recap my journey and review my coaching experience with the YouTuber Matt Kido, Gokuflex. This podcast episode tells you my story, my experience, my struggles, what I learned, and why I don’t think this coach specifically is worth it for you and why coaching in general is still worth it.



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To some, moving out of your home state and home town in the USA is easy. Sure, it’s definitely easier than other countries. People seem to do it all the time. Most of my classmates were able to achieve that for college or after college.

For the rest of us, it’s much harder than it is for everyone else. In this podcast episode, I detail some of my story and challenges with doing so, as well as learning to love and appreciate what I have when moving as an option wasn’t working out, such as the easy access to visit family.

Since I have finally moved away, I’ve met many people who see moving across different states as easy or not newsworthy. I’ve also met people who would love to travel or move away and haven’t found a way, so they’ve also made the most of it. I’ve also visited towns and cities where you can tell by the makeup of people that they are from this area and have or will never move away, for whatever reason. Many people are still constrained to certain regions or states because of the limitations of family or work opportunities.

I talk about this, and hopefully, give some inspiration and tips on how it can be done when you think it’s not possible. I know it wasn’t as easy for me. To this day, despite the rise of remote work, some employers still have a bias for people who already live nearby when it comes to fielding interviews and job candidates, even if you’re willing to move and cover the costs yourself. I cover some strategies for getting around that.

If you’re one of those people where this comes easy to you, leave a comment and let us know how you did it. Any positive, helpful tips are welcome.



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The title says it all. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons, the surprises I found out about the quality of coaching, and whether my first time experience with this is worth it. I’m three weeks into my coaching, and I’ve learned a lot. It’s been challenging and time-consuming. It can be a chore to hit my macros. Hear all about it:



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Today, I summarize major points from the book Willpower Doesn’t Work, by famed self development blogger and ebook writer Benjamin Hardy. Ben was known for creating viral self help articles on Medium.com. I also give my review of the book. Overall rating of the book: 3.5 out of 5



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Do you know someone who is constantly spinning their wheels and falling short of the growth they desire in health, wealth, career, love, and life? Perhaps, this person has spent years trying a cycle of endless tactics handed down by online influencers to build a YouTube channel but they fail each time or they haven’t made a dent on their physique/fitness. In this podcast episode, we delve deeper into why this is and how to possibly fix it.

In a world saturated with quick fixes, this podcast uncovers the one missing piece that holds many back from true progress: the inner game. Join us as we explore the power of addressing the inner self and dismantling psychological and emotional barriers through their limiting beliefs.

While most people merely scratch the surface with tactics and information, we delve into the uncharted territory of inner work.

It’s a common story, and I believe I’ve discovered one crucial reason behind this perpetual floundering: an overemphasis on tactics preached by online influencers. The key lies in addressing the inner work—the inner game. It’s time to acknowledge and tackle the psychological and emotional barriers that hold us back from realizing our potential. And that’s precisely what this podcast episode is all about.

Join us as we dive into the depths of the inner self and explore how to dismantle these invisible blockers. It’s intriguing to note that most people shy away from discussing this crucial aspect. Instead, they opt for a never-ending list of tactics and information. But here’s the catch: those tactics only benefit those who are already thriving, leaving the rest of us longing for more.

Don’t miss out on this episode that delves deeper, beyond the tactics, into the heart of personal growth. Stay tuned as we reveal the secrets to overcoming inner obstacles and paving the way to a fulfilling life.



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Have you ever read a book and then realized you don’t remember most of what you read and haven’t taken any action based on what you learned? This has happened to me, and I want to prevent that from happening this time around. I’ve read How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie multiple times, and often failed to pay attention and use it. This podcast episode makes it clear what I learned this time reading it and then, I outline the action steps I’ll take to use what I learned.



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