This week, I had the honor of interviewing John Wooley, a man who's as dedicated to the craft of humor as he is fitness! We cover everything from his history in the sport of CrossFit, to his own practices around mental health, to where his focus is going next.

Links Mentioned

* His CrossFit Athlete page

* John’s YouTube, Podcast, and IG

* Article series mentioned

Chapters

* 00:00 Intro

* 00:28 How he started CrossFit

* 02:40 Why mastery requires community

* 05:00 Where the humor & logic come from

* 07:15 You have to choose who you want to be

* 08:55 The benefits of ADHD

* 13:20 Why mental fitness is personal

* 14:05 Scott Panchik’s mindset

* 16:20 Exercise + anxiety

* 17:34 The #1 mental health trigger

* 19:50 Realizing you can build your brain

* 22:00 Best advice for younger men

* 25:15 Favorite cheat meal

* 26:00 Favorite PR

* 28:19 Current goal

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