Today's guest is Tamerus Augenstein, a friend who has overcome a troubled past filled with mistakes and found his purpose through fitness. His journey includes numerous physical activities, but he hit rock bottom after a breakup, leading him into substance abuse and homelessness. With guidance from mentors, he rebuilt his life and now inspires others.
On October 16th, 2023, Tamerus posted about his one-year transformation, which caught my attention. I wanted him on the show to share his story in hopes of motivating you all. He reminds me of Marcus Aurelius' quote,
"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."
Tamerus had struggled with identity during tough times but turned to God for direction. This shift led him away from destructive habits towards self-improvement and discipline through fitness routines and nutrition—key steps that helped eliminate vices like late-night indulgences.
Key Points Discussed:
Breaking free from others' expectations and finding your purpose can be life-changing. Once you discover what the universe or God intends for you, unnecessary habits and substances lose their appeal. You start to address the root causes of discontentment.
Conscious congruency is key – aligning with your conscience means pretending or escaping reality through altered states is unnecessary. Identifying negative habits, defining them as weaknesses, and then building strengths in opposition transforms your life.
Committing to self-improvement requires patience; instant gratification isn't sustainable. Instead, focus on consistent efforts over time – 100 days might sound long, however it's manageable and transformative.
Sometimes, we chase things thinking they'll bring happiness, only to realize they don't fulfill us. Growth involves learning from these experiences and understanding that the journey matters more than the destination.
Language shapes our reality – speak kindly to yourself, as words have internal and external power.
Invest in simple daily books like Tamerus’. They guide your thoughts and help you reflect on personal growth. Revisiting the same book shows how far you've come, like a video journal documenting progress.
In fitness, people overlook macros and mobility training. Macros are crucial for achieving goals, while mobility keeps joints flexible as we age. Incorporating activities like yoga or balance exercises into your routine is essential.
For finances, cutting unnecessary expenses is key. Allocate money purposefully: some https://www.thesocialchameleon.show/Tamerus-Augensteinfor living, business, savings, and giving back through tithing or charity.
Finally, write down a vision of your ideal self – physically fit, financially stable, intellectually capable, etc., and then list what helps or hinders this goal. Eliminate distractions and build daily habits that bring you closer to this version of yourself.
Enjoy the episode!
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Meet Tamerus
Tamerus has a past filled with mistakes and has now transformed his life and discovered his life's purpose. His passion for fitness led him through various physical pursuits, from hockey and weight lifting to parkour, ninja warrior-style training, calisthenics, pole dancing, and acrobatics.
However, after a difficult breakup, he hit rock bottom, allowing his business to tank and resorting to a career as a male stripper, which was against his character. This led to a downward spiral of shame, substance abuse, and even homelessness.
During these challenging times, Tamerus found God and sought guidance from coaches and mentors who helped him turn his life around. He successfully overcame depression, anxiety, and destructive habits, replacing them with constructive ones. He now prioritizes his life's purpose over temporary pleasures and is on a constant journey to become the best version of himself.
Tamerus's story is one of resilience and personal growth, and he hopes to inspire and support others in their battles, encouraging them to become the best versions of themselves.
Connect with Tamerus at https://www.instagram.com/tamerusaugenstein/
*** Challenge ***
- Take out a notebook and write this down. Write your vision of the person you admire in every single way; take 15, 20 minutes, or even an hour to describe this person. I (Tamerus) always spend a lot of time on this, writing down that perfect vision, a 10.0 version of yourself. When it comes to the way you act, who you are, the way you look, the life you're living, the relationships you have. I (Tamerus) got an acronym that I go off of: A P.R.I.S.M. ambition, physical, residual (money), intellectual, spiritual, and mental. So those are the 6 categories that I go into, but maybe just create something. The categories of your life that you want to have that 10.0 version of yourself and write it down, and then have 2 lists. Anything that's gonna pull you away from that version of yourself. And everything that's gonna excel you towards that version of yourself, write all that down too. Now, you can start attacking those lists throughout the week.
- Listen to Tamerus talk about this week's challenge starting at 1:41:09 https://youtu.be/ATKfgbImW8o?si=9ooBAlKAGCLZVeC4&t=6322
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