"You’ve gotta have something really deep inside your heart to compete in whatever you’re doing.” Many people dream of being a champion. Whether it’s in a sport or business, it takes dedication and time. My guest today, Jason Khalipa, is a man who has mastered both. He’s a CrossFit champion many times over, and opened his own successful chain of gym. He’s taken the time to push his element in all areas of life, and really take the time to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. This skill had become so much more valuable when his daughter was diagnosed with one of the scariest diseases I can think of - Leukemia. Jason paused his life has a champion to step into his most important role - being a father. With his high school sweetheart by his side he’s been helping his daughter fight the illness with health, diet, and the most important ingredient of love. Through all of this Jason has still managed to continue to grow his amazing gym business, making sure every person who walks through the doors of one of his gyms is treated with loyalty and appreciation. If you want to learn what it takes to be a champion, successful in business, and a role model family man you need to listen to Episode 574. Some Questions I ask: You married your high school sweetheart, is that right? (6:38) Does your wife help you in your business now? (10:19) Is it harder to run a successful family life or making it to the podium at the CrossFit Games? (11:14) What’s the best thing that’s happened (from the situation)? (17:27) How do you think being a top competitor has helped and hurt you in business? (22:17) What’s surprised you about what the human body is capable of doing? (26:00) What are your thoughts on athletes who dedicate their life to something and then an injury or retirement happens? (33:40) What do you do on a daily basis to try and retain members? (39:47) How are you teaching your children about keeping a healthy mindset? (40:53) What’s something most people don’t know about you that might shock them? (47:38) Things you will learn: What it’s like to go from nothing to champion with your partner (8:29) The mindset of being a top competitor and champion (18:43) The biggest lesson Jason learned about himself after his daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia (14:56) Jason’s deeper reasoning for doing this (19:26) The best thing someone can do to support someone that is going through a hard time (23:32) The keys to building a successful gym (37:26) The AMRAP mentality (43:00) Plus much more...