In this episode, Anthony interviews Curtis High, who shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity after losing his brother in a car accident at a young age. Despite the tragedy, Curtis found the strength to pursue his passion for fitness and became a successful personal trainer. Anthony delves into Curtis's journey of grief, growth, and resilience, as they consider the importance of cherishing memories and finding positivity in difficult situations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Curtis High shares a positive perspective on life despite facing the tragic loss of his brother. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and cherishing memories.

• Curtis turned the tragedy of his brother's passing into an opportunity to pursue his passion for fitness. He made a career change and found fulfilment in personal training.

• Curtis continues to cherish memories of his brother, finding joy in reminiscing about their time together and the positive impact his brother had on his life.

• Curtis reflects on the idea that everything happens for a reason and acknowledges the growth and positive outcomes that have come from his experiences, even though they were initially challenging.

• Despite the loss, Curtis remains focused on living in the present, finding happiness in his work, family, and the memories of his brother. He emphasizes the importance of making the most of each moment.

BEST MOMENTS

• "If he wanted to learn how to ride a bike, I'd be out there teaching him. If he wanted to learn football, I'd be there teaching him. So I kind of didn't just look at him like a little brother. He was kind of like my boy."

• "I learned hard graft and learned what hard work was. But when this happened with my brother, I was just like, you know what, there is more to life than waking up on a Monday morning, dreading your next five days just to live for two days."

• "Just start with little goals, plans, and actually put those plans into action to start achieving what you want to achieve."

HOST BIO

Olympic medal-winning boxer, Anthony Ogogo, teetered on the brink of a world title before a career-ending eye injury left him mostly blind in one eye. Battling years of depression, he reinvented himself as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling in America. Anthony holds an impressive record of 10 British boxing titles, in addition to being the junior world and junior Olympic champion. Beyond sports, he's a renowned international motivational speaker, gracing prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street.

Anthony's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Ogogo Fitness, a fitness app. Now, as a podcast host, he shares his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gleaned from life's trials. Join him in exploring the resilience that has defined his life, and the inspirational stories of others who have risen above challenges to find success and happiness.

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