#142 Oliver Burkeman - How to Live A Life That Feels Good (without a to-do list)

Rad dad and co-owner of Shred Skatepark stops by on the podcast. Our conversation maps a lifetime of chasing highs, hitting the red and being able to monetise the process. Craig and I speak about the education system and how it would look in our ideal world. We speak about how culture lag in extreme sports exists in Scotland too. Craig unloads “how to create a skatepark”. He details the overlooked nuances that create the backbone of a local activity haven and community hub. Owning a skatepark was Craig’s childhood dream but the fruition of the park became something deeper than that. The park became an outlet for adrenaline seekers, a parental method to control troublesome children and a rejuvenation vehicle for bmx/skateboarding in the west coast of Scotland. Craig’s mindset and outlook on continuous improvement inspired me – it made me want to live what I love. I hope it inspires you too. Thanks Craig for coming along! Craig on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maxishred/ Shred Skatpark on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shredskatepark/ Shred Skatepark on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/ShredSkatepark/videos Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order. Podcast Artwork https://www.instagram.com/lewisgraphicdesigner/

5 Feb 20211h 35min

Graeme is the spearhead of "Quest to be a Gymshark". A daily social media campaign that took Graeme 1000+ days to become a Gymshark which continues now that he is part of the team. It is every fitness fanatic’s dream to become sponsored by Gymshark. A huge population of us are aligned with their slogan - “Be a Visionary”. But, how do YOU become a Gymshark? Graeme Eaglesham stops by to unload the quest that underpins his road to sponsorship. He also provides his insight on what it looks like to become and then embody the role of a Gymshark. He outlays the perks that hold hands with the journey. He opens up about transferring his virtues from professional football to online content creation after a career ending injury. We speak about why consistency over time in the right direction yields greater rewards than speed and velocity in the wrong direction – and how this formula for success is inter-transferable to any passion. We also learn about the time Graeme was Santa’s little helper with Noel Mack at Gymshark HQ feeding @benfrancis and team (probably) a macro friendly Christmas lunch! Thanks Graeme for stopping by! What an episode! Graeme on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/geagsfit/ Graeme on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzi3lSrkD1t4bOGPcaKzVDA Gymshark https://uk.gymshark.com/ Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order. Podcast Artwork https://www.instagram.com/lewisgraphicdesigner/

22 Jan 202155min

Jubemi is a Nigerian born, London raised, Ayrshire based and Glasgow living rapper and good friend – hes is also known as BEMZ. As rap culture has progressed in the U.K, have you wondered what it takes to enter and navigate the scene – especially in Scotland? Jubemi aka BEMZ speaks his biography for us to better understand it. Jubemi opens up about his journey (from Nigeria to London to Stranraer to Ayr to Glasgow) and the support for his passion in each varying location. He also speaks openly about the racism and discouragement spit-balled at him in less gentrified locations. Expect to learn: - That hardship was the pen Jubemi used to write lyrics – without his life hurdles the BEMZ tracks wouldn’t exist. - How to be unapologetically YOU and transcend this headspace into a creative outlet. - How BEMZ wishes unity and togetherness in the Glasgow rap scene - How Jude and BEMZ separate themselves on and off stage We also have an absolute piss take throughout and it was hands-down one of the funniest and most energised podcasts I have done. Hope you enjoy! Thanks Jubemi again for coming on! Jubemi/BEMZ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jubemi1/ BEMZ on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mDgS5iDj9A8snbNmtt9Ei BEMZ on Bandcamp https://bemzrtw.bandcamp.com/ Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order. Podcast Artwork https://www.instagram.com/lewisgraphicdesigner/

16 Jan 20211h 4min

Luciano is a natural bodybuilder, men’s physique champion, marketing graduate & good friend. Luciano shares his personal account of winning the OVERALL 2019 UK Ultimate Physiques Championship. Expect to learn how Luciano deals with steroid accusations online, how he curveballs jealousy into positivity, why family is his guiding principle and why SACRIFICE is everything in this sport – relationships, friendships and studies included. Also, expect to understand the inner workings of a continuous improvement mindset and how Luciano (and friends) built a profitable club-night off the back of busking and breakdancing as a young teenager in Glasgow Thank you Luciano for coming on! Luciano on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucianog96_/ Luciano on LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciano-gentile-80450815b/ Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ Luciano's Coaching Offering https://www.lucianogentile.store/ Footprints to Recovery - Luciano's MUMs business www.footprintstorecovery.co.uk Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Grow-Rich-Masterpiece-Potential/dp/0143110160/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=think+and+grow+rich&qid=1610231178&quartzVehicle=3514-1426&replacementKeywords=and+grow+rich&sr=8-1 The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order. Podcast Artwork https://www.instagram.com/lewisgraphicdesigner/

9 Jan 202156min

Jock Rintoul is a Streetwear Entrepreneur and Fashion Figurehead. He is the founder of Collection 26 Glasgow which he balances alongside a Banking Graduate Job at a leading Investment Bank. Collection 26 Glasgow has cultivated a following of streetwear enthusiasts in Scotland and internationally. On Instagram, Collection 26 Glasgow grown from 10,000 to 54,000 followers. Marketing the brand as a community instead of a product has grown sales from £1,000 to £100,000 in under 3 years. Expect to learn how to start a clothing brand whilst at University, how Jock leaned into the role of an Entrepreneur before the brand outgrew him and why Jock’s creative control means everything to the one-man brand. Jock epitomises humility. Jock thrives from the process and not what the process buys him. He will forever be the boy in his bedroom making t-shirts for himself. Thank you for making this happen Jock. Jock Rintoul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jockrintoul Collection 26 Glasgow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/collection26glasgow Collection 26 Online Store https://collection-26.myshopify.com Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order. Podcast Artwork https://www.instagram.com/lewisgraphicdesigner/

2 Jan 202156min

We all know Colin as Col Cambro - the highly self-regulated, self-disciplined and highly geared Office Athlete. But, what are the inner workings of a highly performing individual? What would a google maps tour of a brain of this tuning look like? What does a normal working professional life look like for an online influencer? Colin and I speak past the friendship to better understand his genesis story, his career and his bulletproof mindset. A mindset so bulletproof that it doesn't recognise loss. Well, not in the same way ours does. In fact, Colin's biggest win is most people's biggest loss... Intrigued? Tune in to understand what it takes to be RESILIENT in mind. Expected to learn why INTEGRITY means everything when creating a an online brand, why SELF-EXPECTATION management is imperative to SELF-ACTUALISATION and how to manage RELATIONSHIPS when running full sprint on the treadmill to success. https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order.

26 Dec 202058min

Chris Reeve is the Founder of Reeve Social, Co-host of Talk Norwich City Podcast and Ambassador for Slater MENSWEAR. He is propelled by his "doing good for goodness sake" values which paints pretty much every thing he does - it is his guiding principle. This guiding principle is systemic from losing his Mum from a battle with Cancer in 2007. Since 2007, Chris has been on a journey with grief. One he would describe as a good one - he has channelled it something greater than him. So great, he has channelled it into me. I lost my Mum in February 2020. Chris teaches me how to deal with grief, what to expect, how to navigate the everyday and why GRATITUDE and PERSPECTIVE is everything. This episode means everything to Chris and I. It is an emotional rollercoaster. Thank you Chris for supporting me. You can find Chris on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisreevo/ You can find Chris on LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevechris/ You can find REEVE SOCIAL - https://www.instagram.com/reevesocial/ You can find me - https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order.

19 Dec 20201h 12min

Lewis McFarlane is an online coach, physique mentor and a good old pal. He's the front runner of Lewis McFarlane Coaching. Expect to learn how Lewis mobilised his fitness business during a pandemic: from physical to virtual. Lewis provides an honest account of the hardships of being in fitness industry, how COVID-19 unlocked new levels for LMC and preaches the importance of self-awareness in online coaching. Big thanks to Lewis for coming on! You can find Lewis on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lewismcfarlanecoaching/ You can find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ FUD Energy - https://drinkfud.com/discount/DbyD30 The PODCAST is sponsored by @DRINKFUD energy drink. USE code "DbyD30" at checkout for 30% off your order.

13 Dec 20201h 3min