At the age of 25, Ian Fonz has already had a wild ride. From crippling depression and acne, to serving in the military, to bodybuilding, to running, to business success, money and fame, Fonz has seen it all. And in this interview, we covered it all.How do you keep going when times are tough? How do you overcome fear? And with all you’ve learnt, where are you going next? Join me for a relaxed yet deep convo as we navigate the struggles of what it means to be a young man today.Check out Fonz on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/FONZIAN/Try SHIFT for free at: http://shiftyourphone.com/elliotCHAPTERS:00:00 How did you overcome depression?03:29 How do you keep pushing yourself forward?06:52 Not being fake as an influencer11:23 Ian’s bodybuilding journey15:25 Thoughts on Clavicular and looksmaxxing19:56 What’s your morning routine?21:04 From backpacking to business26:26 Why did you go from bodybuilding to running?29:58 Pushing yourself to do the hardest thing you’ve ever done34:41 Advice for people who want to start running37:16 Three key unlocks for runners39:04 How do you prep for a run?40:16 What are you struggling with most at the moment?44:34 Imposter syndrome46:28 Getting f**ked over in business48:37 Trade-offs of life choices51:24 Fear of success57:57 Why my business plans fell through1:00:08 What do you wish more people asked you?1:05:02 What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?1:09:28 What will we call r*tarded in 50 years?1:13:14 Advice for a struggling 20 year oldApply to join the best podcast school in the world: https://thepodpro.com/elliotSubscribe to my Substack to support the show and join the community! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

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