Jay Pattinson on turning his life around

In this episode, I speak with Jay Pattinson about the journey that took him from building a life that allowed him to travel and party all over the world, to have it all come crashing down around him, to then having to rebuild his life and recreate his identity.This conversation covers a lot of ground, and we both give practical advice and actionable takeaways for the audience at pivotal moments along the way. "Living the high life"Ending up in jail in a foreign countryDealing with the ensuing mental health declineHaving to reinvent himself and swap out one addiction for anotherTaking up bodybuilding, and competing on the National stageThe journey that brought him to ThailandI met Jay almost a year ago through social and training networks, and we've built a friendship since then.  His story of his growth can provide inspiration for anyone who has found themselves in hot water, and are looking for tools and principles that will allow them to be better at life.Your host - Shaun Kober Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancef... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOp...Your guest - Jay PattinsonInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jaypattinson.fit/Rate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainp...Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:●       Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life●       Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school●       At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#mindsetandperformanceLive Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/