Discipline, Motivation & The Champion’s Mindset - Chris Bumstead (4K)

[@ChrisWillx]

Congrats to the 6peat champ! Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - chriswillx.com/books/. Here’s the timestamps: 00:00 Hoping to Win a 6th Olympia 09:20 What’s Next for Chris? 13:10 Preparing for the Olympia 20:36 What Chris Would Tell His Younger Self 25:48 Unwavering Confidence is a Lie 33:46 What if Chris Hadn’t Gone for it? 40:41 The Pursuit is Greater Than the Prize 46:45 Experiencing Parenthood 56:23 How to Let Go of Perfectionism 59:35 Advice for Choosing a Good Partner 1:05:44 How Women Can Help Their Man Flourish 1:09:37 Embracing the Highs & Lows of Life 1:19:39 What is Your Definition of Success? 1:23:57 Accepting Where You Are Right Now 1:29:41 How to Avoid Being Too Cynical 1:38:40 Learning to Say ‘No’ More 1:49:11 The Current State of Gym Culture 1:54:29 How Your Mind Impacts Your Training 1:59:26 Be Worthy of Your Suffering

[@benbond5845]

Dear Chris, Thank you for this episode Chris. I really appreciate it. Having been tuned in for a few months I really feel you’re a very authentic and sincere person, which I greatly appreciate. Looking forward to following your journey as it progresses. Thank you for putting yourself forward with honesty and integrity. Best wishes, Ben

[@jakubknopik4412]

I noticed Chris talked a lot about mental health and struggles he had with it, not just in this interview. But is it to do with all PEDs ? Once you get off the stage and go clean, will your mental wellbeing become better ? Was that your sacrifice ?

[@agriskaminskis9352]

"you do not need to be great" (awkward hypnosis attempt by Crhis, because CBum obviously has a calling to be great).. "I am not enough" and then Chris proceed with main driver being "validation (from others)" and "everybody thinking I am cool and successful". Why this social mirror tangent? Why not sell-fullfilment, fullfilling ones life's calling, calling by God ?

[@arnoldferrier9459]

I feel this would be even better if @chrisWilx stopped trying so hard to be ‘clever’ and ‘compete’ with Cbum.

[@troyantczak]

The timing of this dropping was genius.

[@lios_apollo]

It even got me searching about it lol

[@Achiements]

This is how most media is dropped. Just marketing bro hahahah

[@TheBucketlList]

Pretty basic marketing no sh** he would wait till the day after the Olympia it’s gonna get the most views

[@SF_Native]

Genius? You mean simple planning? 😂 doesn’t take much to impress people these days I guess

[@jorgevillarreal1084]

@@SF_Nativefor sure relax. It’s not that serious.

[@TheMuscleArchitect]

Retiring before 30, with 6 Olympias, a wife and a baby is the most perfect competitive run you could ask for, and everything to look forward to on the back end of it! Chris will be one of the greatest ambassadors of our sport for decades to come!

[@tch.k6632]

Well dude is smart he knows steroids are dangerous so he retired young and in a perfect way wining 6th Olympia now he can focus on his health and family and other business

[@itscoolthough419]

​@tch.k6632 the greedy bastard in me wants him to get 9 so he can be the guy with the most olympias because I think he deserves a spot as the undisputed goat of bodybuilding but realistically I am happy he's stepping down.

[@TheMuscleArchitect]

@@itscoolthough419 Iris Kyle has 10

[@abraralideshmukh]

“If you numb the bad, you numb the good” - Cbum 🙌🏻

[@rawspace1212]

YEAHH BUDDY!!

[@samli522]

-cnumb

[@bryanwong09]

Feeling the high feeling the low feeling it all

[@daalmightpanda]

Love that phrase, it is so true

[@cole3891]

What good!!?? 😂😢

[@Klepsterify]

Cbum: I'm gonna stop trying to say wise things and be myself Also Cbum: Spitting tons of wisdom just being himself

[@Justanotherguypodcast]

I met Chris when he came to India . I told him I was competing to become a pro few months down the line to which he said oh , I thought you already are a pro . Such a humble man You won’t meet many people like him . Absolute stud !

[@mowgli5679]

Today on things that never happened

[@scottsherman5262]

@@mowgli5679 Now that's not nice...India's the most populous country on Earth, so why wouldn't Chris bump into this one guy here while visiting India?? Be nice on the interwebs.

[@mowgli5679]

@@scottsherman5262 lol ok bro, I’m sure he looks like a pro. And Chris said so. Happy?

[@RyanH2198]

Chris never went to India, nice bullshit story

[@yassinbrown7543]

CB OR CW

[@ridgerunnersp]

I never would have imagined looking up so much to someone a decade younger than me. What a man.

[@nicholasaiello3908]

exact same 💯

[@paynekaufmann403]

Man these discussions about finding yourself and your purpose have really hit deep. So hard to stay confident when all you see on social media is people doing better than yourself

[@nateraymond8290]

Use that as motivation but also stay disciplined. You have your own story, your own journey. We all start somewhere.

[@adamkretyanszky]

Progress really is exponential. Chris literally reached 2.75M a week ago, and now he has 2.84M. Unheard of. Keep crushing it brother!

[@JoshuaBunkowske]

It is pretty crazy

[@cloud_says]

It is crazy to see how much subs he gained since I started following him. I think he had around 500k at the end of the 2022 when I started following, not even full 2 years but he has more than 5 times of that now. Very well deserved!

[@biglollol]

"Unheard of" he says. New on YT?

[@Creature1009]

He’s at 4 million today 🤯

[@jamie0193]

@@Creature1009other Chris

[@elissa2205]

Chris, what you add to the world is not your words. What you add is your curiosity, openness, and sincerity. If you keep being you, you won't lose anyone.

[@PGproductionsHD]

Nicely said Elissa

[@anthonypillarella]

This is extremely well put, and I was about to jump in here to say the same.

[@mattstakeontheancients7594]

Man is the epitome of success in bodybuilding but also having a life outside of it. Top of the mountain with a wife and child. Retired before 30 so isn’t sacrificing his health at a more advanced age. Can now focus on being a husband and dad after achieving the pinnacle of the sport not once but 6 times.

[@gaborlaszloholakovszky8206]

Master of balance

[@FallensTrance]

Chris is not just muscles, The man is so wise and his knowledge is incredible. What an extraordinary human !

[@agitatedaligator5340]

Which Chris

[@FallensTrance]

@@agitatedaligator5340 bumstead

[@damnridge]

both have great values and it is a joy to listen to them convert

[@todaywelift7654]

Okay I'm working rn and listening to this, I've had a life you know, like everyone else. And I say I'm doing great rn. but at 1:25:34. When Chris asked Chris "What would you say to someone that is going through a string of bad days, weeks, or months?" and Cbum says "It's okay, You're not alone." bruhhhh I felt that. Like someone just came and gave me a hug I didn't know I needed. p.s. if you're reading this. God bless!

[@REH-p9r]

A beautiful human being. I’m 40, married 2 kids, you think you know a few things but can still learn from someone younger than you. He is wise beyond his years

[@Shablagooo]

Chris is so well spoken and his perspective is so broad and adapting. Truly the MJ with 6 🏆. Wishing you and your family the best in retirement

[@OriAmiel]

This guy knows his shit, he should start documenting his journey!

[@danhooper1588]

lol you known he has a KZbin channel right?

[@selfimprovement3682]

@@danhooper1588sarc

[@krispybananaz]

@@danhooper1588that’s the joke

[@VlogCity]

Might be able to win a regional comp if he tries tbr

[@EnerGee_]

He looks quite big actually.. would u say he could try himself out in some light competition?!

[@Iron.Historian]

Top tier production as always, and such a humble and wise man, lots of people make the mistake of stereotyping them as "big roided guys" and don't realize how much wisdom and intelligence they actually posses. Congrats on your 6th title champ!

[@winchester289]

Can't wait for you to make a video on him

[@ChrisWillx]

Love your work mate!

[@Iron.Historian]

@@ChrisWillxThank you Chris, been a huge fan of your stuff for a while. Please keep up the great work!

[@TraviersoL]

Its amazing how Chris talks about his wife and how meaningful is to him and his achievements are shared...

[@angelos5348]

This man must have hours and hours of therapy under his belt. I could never put my feelings and thoughts into words in anyway even close to the way cbum did on this podcast.

[@FinancialThoughts]

Hearing Chris talk about life's challenges was so inspiring and how a great partner can really help in aiding your journey which mainstream success gurus say might be a hindrance. His journey is a powerful reminder that true success is built on consistency, not fleeting moments of inspiration.

[@srivatsansri2740]

Thanks a lot for doing this. You just can’t possibly know the number of lives that will be touched.

[@hiddengem12-o9s]

The fact that nobody talks about the book Secret Testosterone Nexus of Evolution, speaks volumes about how people are stuck in life.

[@JCrushFitness]

My god… Bumstead is the most level headed and forward thinking champion I’ve ever seen. To understand his own emotions and his priorities and be completely open to say he WOULDNT give anything to win the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP that he’s held for 5 years and yet he still went out and won his 6th without lying to himself and trying to inflate his own ego. He really is the weirdest world champion there is because he’s so normal

[@stevef6523]

Seeing the genuine friendship open and raw between you two in this video is awesome. I would consider myself lucky to know either of you in person. Thank you for sharing so much of yourselves with the rest of the world.

[@krispybananaz]

6HRIS BUMSTEAD the goat!! I loved watching his KZbin channel back in 2019 and now seeing how far he’s come is incredible and inspiring. Truly a real role model for anyone who wants to train.

[@WeKnow99]

Chris is just a quality human being. Such a great role model for kids. Congrats on everything Cbum you were a pleasure to watch as an athlete and i will continue to tune in and support whatever you do in your next chapter.

[@agitatedaligator5340]

Which Chris

[@cole3891]

@@agitatedaligator5340chrith

[@RebeccaOulton]

One of the best interviews on life and living I’ve ever watched. So many gems hidden in here

[@Dominique-b3n]

"The funny thing is, when you learn to embrace them, they're way more fleeting than you realize." Cbum on feelings, highs and lows

[@NapoMMC]

Something about hearing Chris Bumstead talk relaxes me to heaven. Just listenting to this conversation acceletared my recovery by at least 6 hours 😀

[@shayonsanyal]

Chris, you're a true legend in bodybuilding. Your dedication, physique, and sportsmanship have inspired countless people around the world. Whether you're competing or not, you'll always be remembered as one of the all-time greats in the sport. Wishing you all the best in whatever you choose to do next. You've left an incredible legacy in bodybuilding. Thank you for all the motivation and unforgettable moments you've given fans over the years. You're a true GOAT!

[@Withgraceiheal]

Wow. From a female who knows the bare minimum about bodybuilding, this was so incredibly insightful. Thank you two for these deep conversation… you guys are positive divine masculinity embodied. ❤❤❤

[@tranquilitybase7860]

And he says he is not intelligent. Anyone who understands him self like that is intelligent. Great episode.

[@ramos5875]

The most genuine and authentic athlete today, he is a true champion in character and competition.

[@mattmccann1850]

This podcast so far I'm 49:30 in right now has been really amazing. Podcasts like this are why I watch Chris W. Chris B. is an amazing example of positive masculinity. Thanks for this incredible conversation 🙂

[@davidcao4192]

Listen to this podcast is so refreshing. Cbum is just a humble human being. I’m the champion but I still don’t know what the heck I’m doing or why am I even here, but. This is my life and I will share it to the world….. Thank you to the both of you. ❤

[@Simon-mj1im]

CB has easily done the most from his prime T years as a man. The resume before turning 30 + family built. The best about him is that he shared his journey with us, which makes it incredibly more motivating to start and get a foot at the gym

[@jaymarc5383]

One of the greatest interview you’ve done ! Chris is a genuine man, no hides, just deeply and genuine true to himself. What an insight. Best coaching on own your personal development. Don’t need more than that !

[@anthonypillarella]

1:33:45 My last boss was EXACTLY like that. 78 years old, worth over 250M, working 16+ hour days. Kids, grandkids, third wife who lived across the state, and deeply concerned about earning and retaining every single dollar he could put on the pile. Honestly, he was an excellent anti role model at a time where I really needed that.

[@SakirKhan-hw9be]

The dedication in his eyes , a really pure person . C bum you have inspired generations

[@federoffm]

50:14 "It's more than a moment" - his description of comforting his daughter on his chest. Nailed it...there is NOTHING better. I did it with my children and now with my grandson. Get married, have children, and devote yourself to both. Everything else will turn out okay.

[@BAILEYHULLFC]

What beautiful humans - Christopher and Chris. Phenomenal conversation, boys.

[@IFBBProYeo]

I was there for this. I competed at the Ms Olympia on Friday taking my third silver medal in a row. Not a bad year considering I won the world championship in August! So as a fellow athlete, that knows exactly how much it takes to compete at this insanely high level. It was a beautiful speech. I could feel it in my bones and it was perfect timing. His sixth win at the 60th year anniversary of the Olympia! He's gained so much respect from his fellow athletes for how he does, what he does and who he does it for. We can all learn something from this incredibly humble human who has also made an incredible business out of all of this. He's set for the rest of his life. Congrats Bumstead! No one can ever take it from you!

[@glizzy9596]

52:00 that’s on the spot what gym and bb is for me. Lost my girlfriend of 6 years. Lost my spot in college. Losing my flat. But ain’t no one can take my gym away.

[@benjoshua3049]

I'm sorry for your loss brother, I'm rooting for one of the greatest comebacks for you though, in every field of life.

[@nmanisbig]

wishing you the best bro

[@GymNationOfficial]

I wished he competed at the Arnold’s for the first and last time. But Chris will deeply be missed, one of the greatest ❤️❤️

[@franciscoerramuspe]

Just someone like Chris could have thought of such a good strategy. Recording the podcast before the Olympia, dropping the banger when the exposure of Chris in social media is 2 or 3x higher due to Olympia win and retirement. A case of study on how to increase engagement. Respect 👏

[@Emilygregoire9]

I'm not one that looks up to people that I don't personally know, but I can't help but look up to Cbum. I am not a bodybuilder, I am a woman who is just a regular Mom who loves going to the gym. This guy reminds me to just grind even when I don't feel like it.

[@ernestagnew2383]

This interview may have just changed my life. Extremely motivating. Thank you.

[@dustinellerbe4125]

Both of you are amazing men. An inspiration to millions!

[@infinitemir]

This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. The emotional IQ from both of you gentleman is absolutely stunning.

[@eduardovalderramos7506]

Its funny how he said he stopped doing podcasts like this because he felt he had to bring more knowledge and wasn't ready and then proceeds to have a very insightful, inspiring and honest conversation. Kudos to the interviewer as well, Chris knows how to guide his guests and bring out the gold.

[@The_MKUltra]

Happy sad. Happy that Christopher is happy and doing it on his terms in his own way and for literally ALLLLLLL the right reasons. You are a stand up champion and ambassador not only for body building but for general health and well being. Extremely excited to see your next several chapters unfold. As always Chris and the MW team this is a great episode with perfect timing.

[@ImNoCreeper]

Man Chris always says the stuff I need to hear every damn time❤

[@joseortiz6292]

Great man to look up to, not just in bodybuilding, but as a man, all the way around. 🙌🏆💪🏽

[@sahityashrivastava]

Amazing podcast man, maybe you can bring in Courteny for a podcast as well, it’s going to be so rich and refreshing to hear her side of the journey as well. How these two have taught us about relationships is incredible ❤

[@Silvursmiles]

CBum is a really beautiful human. I love the wisdom and knowledge that was dropped throughout this podcast.

[@Kcarty]

Sure I admire his accomplishments but it’s his mental approach that I find most impressive and the advice he’s willing to provide anyone that will listen.

[@ShreyasGaneshs]

This guy looks promising he might win 6 olympias back to back some day

[@manqobakhumalo9665]

He just did that

[@Thorfinn.05]

For me, CBUM and Thors from Vinland Saga have the same mindset . Their philosophy on life, pain, hardwork and perseverance are so true 👌 🙌

[@marielalvarez8881]

BEST INTERVIEW EVER! ALMOST CRIED WHEN HE TALKED ABOUT HIS FAMILY

[@kai-hv6nx]

This dude is so inspirational to me. My roommate met him at the gym a couple times and he said hes such a cool just genuinely humble guy.

[@DaleA79]

30yrs from we will look back at Chris as being bigger and more influential than Arnold. 💯

[@bumpupsapp]

Hey Everyone 🤠 Find the parts that interest you: 0:08 - Hoping to win the Olympia 2:40 - Sacrifices made for success 8:25 - Balancing internal values and external comparisons 10:22 - Importance of private victories in life 16:38 - Achieving mental victories over self 21:01 - Importance of being yourself in life 23:00 - Authentic goals versus extrinsic pressures 24:56 - Confidence is honesty, not bravado 27:50 - Different champions have unique approaches 30:46 - Embracing fear can lead to excitement 33:15 - Approach to opening up about fears 39:00 - Discovering limits of personal capability 42:09 - Understanding the beauty of mundane victories 44:00 - The importance of daily commitment in parenting 49:30 - Accountability in fatherhood and personal growth 52:06 - Feeling helpless during childbirth 55:36 - Struggling with perfectionism as a dad 1:00:01 - Choosing a partner with authenticity 1:01:39 - Importance of being a burden to your partner 1:07:37 - Strength in sharing emotions with your partner 1:09:54 - Embracing the highs and lows of life 1:11:40 - Understanding the purpose of all emotions 1:17:43 - Embracing adversity for personal growth 1:20:05 - Defining success beyond winning 1:24:01 - Accepting tough days as part of life 1:27:12 - Leaning into discomfort for growth 1:29:35 - Choosing to embrace difficult experiences 1:36:30 - The danger of role models 1:38:30 - The importance of genuine introspection 1:40:30 - Learning to say no effectively 1:45:59 - Excitement about Gymshark partnership 1:52:44 - Running as a meditative exercise 1:55:07 - Balancing mental and physical fatigue 1:59:43 - Finding meaning in suffering 2:02:10 - Hormonal effects of childbirth memory Recap by Bumpups ✏️

[@NadinesBrandBuilders]

I very much enjoyed the conversation. CBUM is a true winner. Happy Retirement! 💪

[@nikhiljanrao2014]

This is one of the great conversations I've heard !! You really get to know about the Champion mindset and what it takes to be on top !! Thank you for this treat ❤

[@AnonymousOne1111]

What a well spoken and balanced take from a competitor in arguably the most peak testosterone sport. I loved hearing him be vulnerable and human. Incredibly good to see people at this level be real and open with the world.

[@xxrudebouyxx1363]

I found u at the right time. thank u for helping me through. after 12 years of the grindset, u and Alex have given me amazing perspective

[@ImmanuelDolakeh]

All military guys should listen to this great and mind calming Motivation by Monsieur Chris

[@kevinreis6390]

"Just lock it in" makes sense now after watching the training video you made the day after this.😂 You both are an insperstion! Wishing you both continued success!!

[@kennypenny3]

What a class act he is. I so enjoyed that.

[@mrzmashzing]

If you keep your heart and your shoulder to the wheel, in time love and sincerity will birth success by default

[@alich3174]

I've never felt more related to than 51:42. Just one axis of progress can change everything.

[@JasonFoster-Payne]

Wow cbum and Courtney are very lucky to have found each other,he's 6 x Olympia ambassador and a winner in life, such a humble beautiful human

[@aidandaubert]

Chris Bumstead is the goat, absolute legend

[@SleepyGameFacts]

Chris I'll probably be buried in the sea of comments and you may not see this. Your greatest value to me personally through the show is your authenticity. Your willingness to be honest with the guest and audience, and share a seeking of wisdom with us. We value you whether or not you remember a word here or there

[@Hejnasty]

The timing on this drop is insane 🏆

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

stolen comment bruh

[@kayakerboy220]

They speak about emotional experiences differently: Chris W intellectualizes about emotional processing, and he speaks around emotional wisdom (high intellect and ability to articulate, but moderately-low relationship with his emotional experiences-at least relative to most of my therapist friends). While CBum has done emotional processing and "done the work," more (moderate intellect and moderately-high emotional processing, which is what makes him stand out among men). You can hear CBum speak more meaningfully and in depth about his relationship with his emotional experiences. CBum has personally "rediscovered" traditional wisdom through this work. Also, just to note: CBum makes mindfulness sound easy. For clinically "disordered" people, simply attempting mindful acceptance to moderately-high amounts of anxiety/depression/stress may not be possible, nor trauma informed.

[@tol3041]

Hi Chris, I just wanted to reach out and thank you for the outstanding episode interviewing Cbum. It was incredibly well done-very in-depth and insightful into his mindset and the core topics that really define who he is. The conversation went beyond the surface and gave a genuine look at his motivations, challenges, and values. It’s always great to hear such thoughtful interviews, and this one definitely stood out. Keep up the amazing work-looking forward to more! Best, Terence

[@Life_in_the_curb_lane]

Proud of our champ Cbum 🥇🇨🇦🍁

[@c.j3087]

This episode is so raw, truthful and inspiring. I could embrace even more my vulnerabilities and difficulties. Thank you so much for this amazing work. Keep on going. 🌹

[@soggybum]

I’ve had so many of these questions internally and I’m only 5 min in and I can’t believe the worth of this video for me. Thank you so much for talking about this

[@FabinPeace]

I want a episode with CBUM every week, grateful for this podcast.

[@rudeone1]

Incredible on both parts. The perfect script with this timing and it was so rad to watch it behind the scenes on this channel and c bums. Two inspiring figures right here. Thanks for all that you are and all that you do. Well done C Bum! Congrats!!! 🔥 👑

[@mubashirabid565]

Man. Listening to this guy for the first time in long term format, often used to see a few clips of him here and there. For a guy who is amongst a community of men who are hyper aggressive, this guy is deeply philosophical and intelligent in my opinion. U often see a very negetive mindset among a lot of people in this community but to have such clarity and humility and become 6 time champion is on another level

[@aaronhigdon952]

You should go back and listen to their first one if you haven't

[@10di_livefree]

Hearing him say he can achieve this level of success without casting aside his values rings a bell. I believe Jiren from Dragon Ball Super, praised Vegeta for beating his teammate Toppo…who cast aside all his values to attain the God of Destruction power. I know it’s anime. But C’Bum really drove it home here. 💪🏾

[@vikranthkanumuru8900]

I watched 5 min and Chris dropped so many wisdom bombs already

[@ramimohd5962]

Chris Bumstead has really made me see him as a father role model or masculine figure in my life which made me change my perspective and even set that mindset which he has into everything in my life . thank you chris for the amazing podcast with this goat . always inspiring

[@novakain1080]

I really hope cBum writes a book!

[@StrongerThanTheWorld]

Cbum Vs Arnold.. let that battle begin now

[@Shura31412]

HE IS THE STANDARD!

[@Dansal1980]

In nearly every single way. I think that’s what made him so popular is that he’s remained a “regular dude” throughout this journey. He thoughtful/mindful and has stayed teachable and willing to learn all throughout the years

[@federoffm]

2:00:10 - So, so true. I've been there while my wife gave birth 11 times (all without drugs). Women are absolute rock stars, and reach limits of pain and performance just in being women that we men can't even imagine. I have so much admiration for my wife, and so grateful she's mine.

[@mikeleva5980]

Phenomenal conversation. Cbum the humble goat and the Tennis play analogy was incredibly helpful. Win your way🙏🏼 .

[@seanbarkerfit]

CBUM is such a well spoken, humble and great role model for life and lifting! 👏💪🔥

[@Otistheorangeboy]

Cbum needs to start his own podcast. He's such a genuine and well spoken person and a great role model. I think we all should try to be more like him.

[@fragelicious]

Two of my favorite people.

[@raulgolfs]

Love Chris. True Champ.

[@kenocontreras]

A role model! Thanks to both, Chris, for this fantastic podcast episode.

[@utterutternutter]

I remember that emotional Eddie Hall WSM win so well and it was well worth bringing up in this conversation.

[@LazizbekQoldoshboyev-b1r]

6th times Mr. Olympia 🔥

[@mpelgudmir]

This was so good. Congratulations on a great episode, Chris. Congratulations on an amazing career, CBum. I have a lot of work to do.

[@brenden229]

Gonna be watching this over and over again