Brian, Jeff, and Brad discuss how to build a good support system so you can maximize your rate of progress and have fun doing it. What is the origin story of 3D Muscle Journey? How do you communicate what you’re doing and what your goals are so that your support system knows how to support you? What are the benefits of sharing your bodybuilding journey versus bodybuilding in isolation? When prepping an athlete, what else do the coaches focus on besides getting them lean? How far in advance do the coaches recommend telling others that you’re prepping? Where are good places to meet like-minded bodybuilders? Why is a person’s support system such an influential factor in their success? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.

Timestamps

0:00- Introduction

1:37- How to communicate what you’re doing and what your goals are

6:30- Social media can be a good place to find community

10:48- The origin of 3D Muscle Journey

21:08- You also have to support the people in your support system

30:42- How far in advance the coaches recommend telling others that you’re prepping

37:11- Being able to do what you love doing for a long time

45:14- What Brian needs for support as an athlete

54:07- The benefits of living what you coach

1:06:23- The benefits of sharing your bodybuilding journey versus bodybuilding in isolation

1:09:54- Having a motivating gym atmosphere to help you get the most out of yourself