Finding Balance: The Hedonistic Journey of Gareth A Davies
This episode, Anthony interviews a renowned boxing journalist, Gareth A Davies. Davies shares insights into his life and career, including major setbacks such as a severe heart attack and stroke. Their discussion delves into Davies' transformation post-setback, highlighting how it has led to a more focused and enriched life. The episode also touches on the evolving landscape of journalism, with a shift towards visual media and the importance of adaptability in the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gareth A Davies suffered a severe heart attack a few years ago which has ultimately changed his perspective and approach to life, leading to positive changes. Davies discusses the changing landscape of journalism over the 30 years he has been in the industry. He mentions the shift towards visual media, shorter attention spans, and the importance of adapting to stay relevant in the digital age. Davies shares his unique perspective on life and death, expressing a sense of acceptance and peace towards the idea of mortality. He discusses the balance between light and darkness in life and the importance of living in the present moment. BEST MOMENTS "I think what's happened is we've become more visual in media. Our time span for things has become shorter and we're more controlled." "I love writing, it's the greatest art to suddenly write 250 words in 5 minutes or 400 in 10 minutes." "When you watched him move, it's like he was kissing people with his fists." "Writing, it's just about cultivating all the information into a small block and it's a lovely thing to do because it feels like it's there forever." 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. Instagram - @anthonyogogo