Doug Bopst

I was in so much pain.

I can look at these photos and smile now but man I can still vividly remember those days and what life was like.

If you wanted to get high, buy drugs or party I was your guy.

And back then, that’s what I thought I wanted.

I wanted it because it would mask the fact that I was in so much emotional pain.

But after a while, it stopped working. In fact, it made things worse.

I’m thankful that I went to jail and my cellmate gave me the advice that I needed to hear.

His words weren’t easy to hear but they were necessary.

It inspired me to start working out and the rest is history.

My hope is that my content does the same and provides you the truths that you need to hear so that you can feel inspired to make the next right move.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 45

Doug Bopst

I have officially launched my membership site, "The Adversity Community" for just $4.99/month!

As a member you will get:

- early access to videos
- member shoutouts
- exclusive members only videos
- and more.

So if you want exclusive access to my content or just want to support the mission then this is for you!

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2 months ago | [YT] | 6

Doug Bopst

17 years ago today, I thought my life was over.

I was riding around with a few of my friends to make a drug deal and had a busted headlight that I didn’t fix because I was so addicted to painkillers and selling drugs.

The cops pulled me over and my heart sank into the pit of my stomach because I was so scared of what was to come.

They searched the car and found everything. The money. The drugs. The scale. I was arrested that night and charged with a felony (possession with intent to distribute marijuana)

I went to court several months later and on October 21, 2008 I started a 90 day jail sentence that would change my life forever. Behind bars, I met my cellmate who introduced me to fitness and it literally saved my life from the depths of addiction.

Since then, the felony has come off my record and my life personally and professionally has completely transformed.

I share this to give people hope that are in their “darkest hour” right now.

The light will come. Don’t give up on yourself. Keep moving forward.

5 months ago | [YT] | 94

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Your life will drastically change when you:

1. Stop feeling sorry for yourself
2. Make the next right move
3. Focus on the quality of your relationships and not quantity
4. Get strong
5. Practice self compassion with accountability
6. Accept that life will be hard sometimes
7. Listen to the adversity advantage podcast :)

6 months ago | [YT] | 46

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7 months ago | [YT] | 71

Doug Bopst

What's the hardest part about overcoming adversity?

7 months ago | [YT] | 38

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Your failures don't just define you.

It's how you respond to them that counts.

Every day you have a new opportunity to change.

7 months ago | [YT] | 33

Doug Bopst

Fitness is the ONE THING that if you don’t keep up with it, it can negatively impact other areas of your life.

But if you’re physically fit...what a difference it can make in those areas!

8 months ago | [YT] | 43

Doug Bopst

Who do you want to win the Super Bowl tomorrow?

8 months ago | [YT] | 24

Doug Bopst

I’ve been at the gym probably a dozen times when Arnold Schwarzenegger is there. We’ve chatted here and there briefly and even got a pic with him.

Here are 5 things I’ve learned from watching him train:

1. Be consistent - he shows up whenever he’s able to.
2. Eliminate distractions - when he’s training there’s an implied message that it’s his time to take care of himself.
3. Have a routine - he has a plan when he’s there.
4. Train hard - he still continues to push himself every day at the gym.
5. Have fun - it’s cool to see that he still loves to get after it at the gym

8 months ago | [YT] | 46