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Jul 2023
1h 9m

The Joy is in the Work

MAP
About this episode

Chasing greatness BY taking care of others.

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If there is one thing that stands out about Brandon Ellis it is his insane work ethic which is driven by his care for others. Brandon is the guy he wishes he would have had earlier on in his own personal fitness journey and somebody that inspires us at MAP to keep pursuing our best selves. In the midst of opening Unrivaled Barbell, Brandon went into prep for his first bodybuilding show transitioning over from the powerlifting world in which he is an accomplished lifter posting an EASY 1720lb Raw total in the 242lb weight class. It is impossible to not be a better, more fulfilled version of self just from spending a few hours with this guy!

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If you need some inspiration, STOP what you are doing and LISTEN to this episode.

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Brandon Ellis: @bodiedbybrandon_100kg

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