What challenges did Dorian Yates face?

Dorian Yates faced a variety of challenges throughout his life and career:

1. Transitioning from intense bodybuilding training to maintaining cardiovascular fitness and flexibility as he aged, experiencing the humbling sides of disciplines like yoga 1.

2. Struggling with the mentality of "sweeping problems under the carpet" due to tunnel vision during his bodybuilding career, which surfaced as depression and issues in his marriage post-retirement 2.

3. Dealing with the pressure of making his mark as a professional bodybuilder and facing negative skepticism about his prospects due to not being well-known in the U.S. before his remarkable contest outcomes 3.

   • 

     1

     Yoga Humility

     01:06:28
     
   • 

     2

     Overcoming Dark Times

     01:29:25
     
   • 

     3

     Pressure and Performance

     00:45:39
     
   • 

     4

     Embracing Pain

     00:50:56
     
   • 

     5

     Recovery and Performance

     01:24:12
     
   • 

     6

     Mindset Shift

     00:48:53
     

4. Pushing his body to the limits of intensity during training, which eventually led to serious injuries 2.

5. Adapting to pain, learning to embrace it, and even seek it as a sign of dedication and job fulfilment—while acknowledging that it made him reckless at times, leading to injuries 4.

6. The challenges and responsibilities of using steroids, balancing their benefits against potential long-term health risks, and considering their therapeutic use outside of sports 5.

7. Building confidence in the face of doubt, especially as he was going up against the reigning Mr. Olympia, Lee Haney, and shifting from seeing Lee as a hero to viewing him as a competitor he needed to beat 6.

Please note that this information is based on Dorian Yates's interview on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast and recounts Dorian's personal experiences and thoughts.