Embracing Fitness, Overcoming Challenges, and Building a Legacy with Tony Horton, Creator of P90X

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Episode Summary: In this encore episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Doug interview Tony Horton, Founder of P90X. In the interview, Tony shares his story, the lessons he’s learned, and encourages you to never give up on your dream.
About Tony Horton:Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X®, P90X2®, P90X3®, and Ten Minute Trainer®, and most recently his 22-Minute military inspired workout, 22 Minute Hard Corps®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest motivational book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. In keeping with Tony’s passion for a healthy lifestyle, he’s teamed up with the beauty experts at Ultimate Salon Professionals to create his new hair and skincare line, TH Care by Tony Horton, because he believes what goes on your body is just as important as what goes in it.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. Tony candidly discusses the challenges of public recognition and the sheer peculiarity of fame.
2. He recounts his harrowing battle with shingles, shedding light on the profound impact it had on him, physically and emotionally.
3. We explore the dreams that keep Tony going, including his aspiration to provide his wife with a ranch in Arizona.
Resources Mentioned:
Power Life
Quotes from the Episode:
"You've got to be extraordinary in your field. You've got to stand out.'"
"Move your body, make good food choices."

Connect with Tony:
Website | Facebook | Tony Horton’s Next Level

Chapters

1. Embracing Fitness, Overcoming Challenges, and Building a Legacy with Tony Horton, Creator of P90X (00:00:00)

2. Interview With P90X Creator, Tony Horton (00:00:07)

3. Pursuing Dreams and Finding Success (00:11:25)

4. Fitness Program Journey and Impact (00:18:20)

5. Shingles Effects and Rehabilitation Length (00:29:31)

6. Exercise, Mentors, and Passions (00:38:02)

7. Goals, Legacy, and Overcoming Challenges (00:48:03)