John Romaniello: Finding beauty in Adversity

Inspiring Lives

In this episode we cover:

• John of all trades [0:01:52]
• Moving into fitness: distance gives you objectivity [0:03:02]
• The internal impact of bodybuilding [0:06:09]
• Shame: reflecting on an a traumatic childhood [0:09:34]
• Objectivity: confronting himself to protect from being hurt by the past [0:13:28]
• “Roman:” leveraging an alter ego and internal work to push through adversity [0:20:08]
• Does having a target or a goal equate to self-worth... [0:26:43]
• Three things I hate and still do [0:30:02]
• On writing: lower the stakes [0:32:18]
• Skill Stacking and the Utility of Writing [0:36:10]
• Using writing and music as a timestamp on your life [0:40:26]
• What’s a hidden fear that’s inside people that’s not discussed enough? [0:47:50]
• Finding beauty in adversity [0:52:53]
• John’s intention to leave a dent on his universe [0:59:44]

Selected links and books from the episode:

• Book: Alter Ego Effect
• Blog article: Three things I hate and still do
• Book: War of Art
• Book: How To Be Better At Almost Everything
• Book: Fearvarna

People mentioned:

• Todd Herman
• Alexander Hamilton
• Maya Angelou
• Steven Pressfield
• Pat Flynn
• Akshay Nanavati

Where to find John Romaniello:

• Instagram: @johnromaniello
• Twitter: @JohnRomaniello
• Website: https://johnromaniello.com/

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