This week's guest, Kirk Miller, has been featured on the cover of Men's Fitness more times than any other man in the UK. He has been at the top of the fitness model game for over a decade and is a world-renowned fitness expert. However, behind the scenes, his life hasn't always been as it appeared. In a society that often places importance on external measures of success, Kirk found himself caught up in the pursuit of validation and achievements. This conversation delves much deeper than just physical fitness and serves as a powerful reminder that our self-worth should not be tied to what we do or how we look. Kirk experienced this firsthand when his promising football career came crashing down, bringing with it a life as he knew it! Through moments of honest introspection, Kirk discusses the impact that his misplaced priorities had on his self-confidence, the impact of turning to destructive behaviours as a way of masking the pain, and what it really took for him to start living a life with purpose. KEY TAKEAWAYS Building confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself and following through on what you say you will do. This builds trust and reliability within yourself. Upbringing and background can shape our beliefs and perspectives on travel, commitment, and success. It's important to challenge and evolve these beliefs to reach our full potential. External appearances can be deceiving. Just because someone looks successful or happy on the outside doesn't mean they are internally fulfilled. True happiness and fulfilment come from living with purpose and aligning our actions with our values. Negative emotions and feelings of being off-track can be cues for change. Instead of viewing them as negative, we can see them as opportunities for growth and self-reflection. They can indicate that we need to re-evaluate our actions, relationships, and alignment with our highest values. BEST MOMENTS "Nothing builds confidence more than keeping your promises to yourself." "If you're not happy with what you do, who you are, the relationships you're in, that will show up at some point." "Everyone's got their flaws. No one's got their shit together." "When you're experiencing a negative emotion longer than you want to, that's a cue that something needs to change." VALUABLE RESOURCES On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission   Athletic Greens - http://athleticgreens.com/onamission  Mexi Kit - https://mexi-kit.com/ - code: MISSION Kirk Miller - https://kirkmiller.co.uk/ ABOUT THE HOST Not so long ago, life was barely recognisable for Ellie McKay, raising three children under five, battling post-natal depression, facing redundancy and walking into the job centre to claim benefits with a double pram, no confidence, and wracked with insecurities. Fast forward to today, and life looks very different. Ellie committed to turning her life around for herself and her family. Following this commitment, she got to work and has now built multiple successful companies, as well as having created a multimillion-pound property portfolio from a standing start. Ellie is now on a mission to make a positive impact and add value to others through her podcast which has attracted phenomenal guests worldwide. The show is specifically to help those trying to reach their full potential through its inspirational and motivational content, as well as challenging conventional wisdom to discuss all the “hot topics” in a relentless pursuit of the truth. CONTACT METHODS: Website: http://www.elliemckay.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/ellie-mckay/ Facebook: Facebook.com/ellie.mckay.3150 Instagram: https://instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= OAM Instagram: https://instagram.com/onamissionshow?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media