How My Peruvian Roots And My Obsession to Overcome Obesity Helped Revolutionise the Online Fitness Industry

"ego is a thing you're going to have to dismantle. If you don't care that you're going to look like an idiot, or not get things right, it's almost like a superpower"

If you’re someone who’s inspired by a story of resilience, and what some people are ready to sacrifice and put on the line for something they really believe can positively change the world, then this one’s for you.

We discuss: (based on 1:38 start)

04:01 Peter’s wild (and different) upbringing

05:06 The influence of his mother’s values and character

07:17 Building roots of resilience that stem back to Peru

12:44 Facing abuse because for having a mixed heritage

16:01 Comparing life values as a third culture kid vs. local British households

19:29 Struggling with childhood obesity & becoming obsessed with fitness

28:26 The rise and fall of his first Fitness Tech idea

32:06 Choosing his passion over a steady career & risking all the money he had left in his account

43:19 What core values stopped him quitting when things got (very) tough

50:04 What is the goal of MyArc

53:04 What is the most fulfilling part of the whole Founder journey of MyArc

58:22 The role of fitness in mental health

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kHhwv_riQ1k

ABOUT THE GUEST

Peter Monteza, born to an Arab father and Peruvian mother, went from obese to a national-level athlete in the space of two years. Passionate about making fitness accessible and affordable, Peter founded MyArc; a platform that enables fitness creators to provide personalised training at scale.

Found out more: https://www.myarc.fitness/

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