))
Ep: 90 From Rock Bottom to Empire Builder: Mark Coles Unplugged
Manage episode 488953091 series 3328535
Content provided by Sophia Delavari. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sophia Delavari or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Mark Coles takes us on a riveting journey from his early struggles to becoming a fitness industry titan in this deeply personal conversation. After abandoning a seemingly secure path in his father's property business, Mark followed his passion for fitness despite uncertainty about his future. "I said I don't know, but I need to be happy first... whatever I do that I'm happy, I'll know I'll be successful," he reveals, highlighting the courage required to pursue authentic fulfillment.
The transformation wasn't simple. Mark candidly discusses his battle with substance abuse and the pivotal moment that changed everything: "I sat on the end of my bed after doing coke... and I went 'you're done.' Never done it since." This raw honesty unveils the power of decisive self-leadership that has defined his approach to life. What followed was a five-year period of intense isolation where Mark rebuilt himself completely—his body, his business, and his mindset—describing it as "probably the loneliest five years I've ever had." This deliberate retreat from social life formed the foundation for his future success.
Whether you're struggling with personal transformation, building an online coaching business, or seeking to optimize your physical and mental performance, Mark's hard-won wisdom provides a blueprint for authentic success. His journey demonstrates how our greatest challenges, when met with courage and determination, can become the foundation for extraordinary achievement.
Check Mark out on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/markcolesm10?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, Dm on : https://www.instagram.com/sophiadelavari/
Chapters
1. Mark's Journey to Fitness Career (00:00:00)
2. Insecurity as a Driver of Success (00:12:36)
3. Hitting Rock Bottom and Rebuilding (00:21:45)
4. Online Coaching Industry Evolution (00:32:55)
5. Health Optimization and TRT Experience (00:41:01)
6. Building Legacy and Future Vision (00:52:10)
90 episodes
Share
