In this interview Angel talks to celebrity personal trainer Mike Ryan. Mike worked at the legendary Gold’s Gym and went on to train the cast and crew of films like; Fight Club, American Beauty and The Scorpion King, working with Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, The Rock, Mickey Rourke and Kevin Spacey. Mike’s a fun guy, you can tell he loves what he does. Oh and his oblique’s are bigger than my arms!

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I’m not going to try and convince you to start Yoga. But if you’re sat behind a screen all day, I do want to convince you to start and stick with *something*. So here’s Angel talking to 2 world class teachers, the Godfather of Yoga, Rodney Yee. And his wife, a highly regarded yoga teacher in her own right Colleen Saidman-Yee. 2 interviews discussing the benefits of Yoga with all important tips on how to stick with it long enough to get results…

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and out of your depth, because you’re not yet at the top of your industry? Well that’s exactly how legendary DJ and creator of alternative band U.N.K.L.E. – James Lavelle felt, when he started his career at the tender age of 18. He had no experience and no money, plus he was competing against established, successful records executives with deep wallets. But he never allowed that to hold him back, and he went on to produce some of the most exciting, original and cutting edge records of our time. Here’s how he did it.

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Imagine what it would be like to have the support and backing of your hero, to heed their warnings and benefit from their pearls of wisdom.  How much could you achieve if your hero believed in you and your ability? How much action would you take, if they actively encouraged you to push past your comfort zone? How many walls would you leap over if you had some insider knowledge?

Read on to discover how to get your hero as your mentor.

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What can we learn from martial arts about remaining calm under pressure? If you’re anything like me, it isn’t just the explosive power or lightening speed of a great martial artist that you find fascinating. It’s their ability to expend massive amounts of energy but remain calm, relaxed and even playful. I have no illusions of being an urban warrior, but it’s a skill I’m eager to learn more about. My teacher was Shifu Yan Lei, 34th generation Shaolin disciple, Kung Fu and Qigong master…

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You have passion, you have ideas, all you need now are the guts to go for it! Anthony Bozza, former journalist at Rolling Stone and author of several influential rock autobiographies including “The Life and Times of Eminem”, tells us how he gained success as a writer by finding his voice, following his passion and most importantly trusting his instinct.

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Are you fed up of working in an unfulfilling job, being told what to do by a boss who doesn’t appreciate you? Do you want to pursue a creative career and work with people who share your vision? That’s exactly how Peter Hook felt when he decided to form a band called Joy Division. Hooky also realized that you can keep control and publish your creative work without signing away your rights…

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Are you stuck, crippled by negative comments like “stop dreaming, you can’t make a living from your passion”? That’s exactly what Geoff was told. He was once a floor sweeper with ambitions above his station. However, he didn’t let their dismissive comments deter him. He wrote his first book on the toilet with no money or resources!

Read on to learn how you can move forward with your goals if you’re willing to pay the price and use your 24 hours wisely.

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Do you get defensive when your creative vision is criticized after days of painstaking work? So did Mike Shinoda, who isn’t just a super-successful musician but also an exciting artist. He was kind enough to talk exclusively to SUBvert about his own personal and sometimes painful experiences in the early days of Linkin Park. Read on to discover how you can use Mike’s hard-learned lessons to boost YOUR career…

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Do you ever wonder why other people have more luck than you? Maybe it’s because of what they’re doing behind the scenes. Come back stage and learn about luck from a man whose experienced success in music and art. Discover how role models can help you cut through the crap and what to do to create your own luck.

Goldie has worked with David Bowie, Noel Gallagher and KRS1 plus he has his own record label called “Metalheadz” which has released numerous pioneering tracks. He also starred in the James bond film “The World Is Not Enough” and Guy Ritchie’s “Snatch”. As well as being a much sought after graffiti artist whose artwork is coveted by top DJs.

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