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Published Sep 2, 2019

1. The Passion Project

Join Aidan Weinmann and Benoit Kim as they delve into their journey from corporate careers to fulfilling passions, highlighting the transformative power of a growth mindset, continuous learning, and personal fitness in achieving well-being and purpose.
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  • Fitness Journeys

    Aidan Weinmann and share their transformative fitness journeys, highlighting how these experiences shaped their lives. Aidan describes his journey through various gyms in Philadelphia and Delaware County, where he met Benoit at Sweat Fitness in South Philadelphia 1. Benoit recounts his high school years in the U.S. as an international student facing racism and adversity, which led him to discover American football as a coping mechanism 1. This sport became a pivotal part of his life, helping him lose 50 pounds and find a sense of belonging 1.

    I was like, profoundly fascinated by the sport. I was like, wait, what? You can hit people on the field?

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    Benoit's commitment to fitness continued through college at Penn State, where he further embraced a disciplined fitness routine 2.

       

    Discipline & Growth

    Discipline and resilience are central themes in Aidan and Benoit's fitness narratives. Aidan emphasizes the importance of discipline and work ethic, noting how his fitness journey taught him that "how you do anything, is how you do everything" 3. This mindset helped him navigate various life challenges, from harsh winter workouts to professional and personal relationships 3. Benoit, on the other hand, highlights the shared commitment to early morning workouts, which fostered a strong bond between them and ultimately led to the creation of their podcast 2.

    When we were going to fit or going to work out at 530, no questions asked, didn't matter.

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    Their shared dedication to fitness and personal growth underscores the transformative power of discipline and perseverance.

       

    Health & Lifestyle

    Aidan and Benoit explore the broader implications of fitness on health and lifestyle. Aidan shares his initiative of starting a fitness Instagram to provide tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the corporate world, emphasizing small changes like meditation and nutrition 4. Benoit reflects on his diverse upbringing and the influence of his "tiger mom," which shaped his pursuit of a meaningful career beyond corporate success 4.

    I was extremely unfulfilled and unsatisfied because I didn't understand what my purpose was.

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    Their discussions reveal a shared growth mindset that transcends fitness, impacting all areas of their lives 5.

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