Interview with my good friend, Rob McDonald (@bobbymaximus). If you guys have heard our first two episodes with Rob, you know that he offers a wealth of knowledge when it comes to training both the physical and mental. Rob was a huge asset to the Hackspack team that won the affiliate cup and more recently the author of the Maximus Body. Rob is the general manager at Gym Jones and a key contributor to the Gym Jones Seminars that are known for their lasting effects both in physical performance and in life transformations.  We talk about the experiences the shaped him to be both the athlete and coach he is today, his new book, and training philosophies inside and outside of the gym. Enjoy the show! Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: [1:20] What happened to Rob’s bicep [4:50] Becoming Bobby Maximus [6:30] Finding the weight room as a kid [7:50] Mentors and influencers growing up [10:30] What it means to be a coach [11:48] Getting into UFC and what it taught Rob [18:38] Becoming aware of negative thoughts [21:05] Setting everything you do toward a goal [23:31] How to filter through opportunities [28:30] Living an unconventional life [32:51] Gym Jones Seminar [35:45] The term “suffering” [37:15] Being goal driven with programming [40:26] What “salvation” means to Gym Jones [44:12] Having a root belief in yourself and work ethic [47:16] The 90% rule [49:00] What Rob has been up to Links: Gym Jones Seminars Gym Jones The Maximus Body First Podcast with Rob Second Podcast with Rob   Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support. Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength