The Power of Exposure: How Novelty, Environment, & Mentorship Can Transform Your Destiny - With Dante Young

If you want to change your reality, changing your surroundings can be a powerful motivator. In certain families and neighborhoods, the idea of ever creating a life outside of that environment can be hard to conceptualize. But as soon as you step outside that setting, your mindset and your ideas about what is possible begin to shift.  Our guest today is Dante Young. Dante is a professional cyclist from Los Angeles with a decade of experience across criterium, road, and track. He learned to race without traditional trajectories or training, and his growing presence in the cycling world inspires the next generation to find freedom, joy, and community in their career.  In this interview, Dante is sharing his story of becoming a professional cyclist, including the critical role that exposure played in shaping his views. You’re going to hear about the importance of mentorship, the link between athleticism and creativity, and how sports can transform your mindset and your life. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dante Young!   In this episode you’ll discover: How Dante got into professional cycling. (7:10)  The story that transformed Dante’s grief into purpose. (8:50) Why Dante uses cycling as a stress relief technique. (16:45) What Dante’s home life was like growing up. (19:55) The details of the underground bike scene. (27:09) Why mentorship is a critical driver of success. (34:34) What criterium racing is. (41:12)  The link between athleticism and creativity. (46:02) How cycling changed Dante’s mentality on hardships. (48:07)  The value of spending time outdoors. (55:18) How sports can give you a new perspective. (1:00:28) Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a truly meaningful dose of electrolytes in a science-backed ratio. Free sample pack with any order. Connect with Dante Young Instagram / YouTube Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube  This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by LMNT.  Most people are underhydrated—and it’s costing you energy, focus, and performance. LMNT delivers a science-backed electrolyte ratio with no sugar, no junk—just what your body actually needs. Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/model.