5: Episode 5: Big Granty - Royal Marine, Bodyguard, World Champion Body Builder

Episode 5: Big Granty - Royal Marine, Bodyguard, World Champion Body Builder



Show Notes

- Born and raised in South Africa and living through the Apartheid years

- Moving to the UK and joining the Royal Marines

- Highs and lows of life during Royal Marines training and overcoming physical and mental boundaries

- Mental health challenges upon leaving the Royal Marines

- Working in the maritime security sector

- Carving his physique and future during the boredom of maritime security

- Moving from Maritime Security to the Close Protection sector and guarding Royalty, Celebrities and High profile clients from all over the world

- Taking his hobby of bodybuilding to the next level

- Goal setting

-  Mindset into overdrive!

- Becoming a retained Firefighter

- "Be stronger than your weakest excuse"

-  24 hours in a day; USE IT!

- Support from Family

- Setting an example and following your dreams

- "Be the hardest worker in the room; even if you're the only person in the room"

- Winning Miami Pro Universe

- Pro Card and winning the 'Pure Elite' World Championships

- Dealing with the sudden death of his sister

- Helping others with their mental health

- Looking forward to the World Championships in Bahamas



Episode web links:

- Instagram @big_granty

- https://www.biggranty.com

- https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/royalmarines



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