About this episode

Charlie Rocket shares his inspiring journey from a 300-pound man to a marathoner and Nike sponsored athlete.

Thanks to Bear Mattress for sponsoring this video. Visit https://www.bearmattress.com/floris and use code FLORIS to get 40% off your Bear mattress. Charlie Rocket went from barely being able to run for two minutes and weighing 300 pounds with a brain tumor, to completing five marathons, an Ironman, biking across America, and becoming a Nike athlete. Charlie transformed his life through running, optimism, and what he calls a "Winning Streak" mindset. Learn how to turn setbacks into momentum, reinvent yourself, find joy in training, and believe in possibilities that seem impossible. Watch the full video on YouTube Topics covered: ​ 00:00 ​ — Charlie Rocket's incredible transformation story ​ 02:01 ​ — The Delusional Optimist ​ 07:40 ​ — From 300 pounds to the cover of Runner's World ​ 12:20 ​ — How a brain tumor changed his life ​ 14:25 ​ — Becoming a Nike athlete against all odds ​ 17:01 ​ — Advice for anyone starting from rock bottom ​ 21:50 ​ — How to manifest the person you want to become ​ 26:17 ​ — How to regain control when life goes wrong ​ 33:28 ​ — Surrounding yourself with the right people 37:15 — Bear Mattress sponsorship 38:29 — Success stories from my PB running…

People in this episode

Host: Floris Gierman

Guest: Charlie Rocket

Topics covered

• transformation
• running
• marathon
• optimism
• endurance sports
• personal development

Sponsors

Bear Mattress

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nike

Books & works: Runner's World, Winning Streak

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