Scott Wells is a fitness entrepreneur and leader. 13 years ago he stepped out of the corporate fitness environment to help usher in a new era of physical fitness. He is the founder of Lift Strong Run Fast, a conjugate method training system, that has been called the best physical fitness program in existence. This interview includes the physical, relational, spiritual, and mental aspects of total health and explains what it takes to revolutionize an industry.

Podcast Segments

Early Crossfit 13:10

Fitness Journey 19:32

Change the world 26:17

Lift Strong Run Fast is born 31:43  

Success versus Happiness 36:08   

Gym spin offs from LSRF 43:09

The difference of Scott Wells 46:55

Advice for others starting a gym 49:52

What it took to build LSRF 54:50

Death Goal 58:57

What success is 1:01

What if versus what is 1:03:52

True Strength 1:07:59

Finding your calling 1:11:06

Lessons of a father 1:17:05

Life lessons from Louie Simmons 1:20:01

Advice for beginners in fitness 1:24:01

Lessons from a Monk 1:34:01

Podcast Links Mentioned

LSRF

VEL Institute

Mark Rippetoe

WestSide Barbell

Greg Glassman

Dave Tate

Derrick Brew

Jocko Willink

Nelson Mandela

Dalai Lama

Mahatma Gandhi

Serving Fit

Louie Simmons

Barry Ross

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