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Aug 4
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#69 - Jason Khalipa on Fitness, Fatherho...

Cody McBroom
About this episode

In this powerhouse episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Jason Khalipa—CrossFit Games Champion, entrepreneur, and author—to explore the intersections of fitness, fatherhood, and personal growth.

Jason shares his journey from competitive athlete to successful business owner, opening up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, parenting through adversity, and the life lessons that come from consistently choosing the hard path.

Key topics include:

- The importance of physical and mental preparedness for life’s toughest challenges

- How Jason’s daughter’s health battle reshaped his approach to life and business

- The role of resilience and adversity in raising strong, capable children

- Why male connections through fitness are crucial for mental health

- How COVID-19 tested his business adaptability and leadership

The power of modeling hard work, consistency, and purpose-driven action as a parent and entrepreneur

Whether you're a parent, fitness enthusiast, or entrepreneur navigating life’s unpredictability, this conversation is packed with raw lessons on how to lead yourself and your family through every challenge.

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