David de las Morenas is Boston-based personal trainer, certified strength coach, bestselling author, and the personality behind the widely popular How to Beast YouTube channel, which now boasts over 1.1 million subscribers. David's content is focused primarily around fitness and dating advice.

Today's conversation centers on David's success as an internet personality and business owner, as well as his advice to those who are looking to create content and start their own online brand in our influencer-saturated world.

A fan of Marcus Aurelius, he stays true to the philosophy of stoicism in both his personal and professional life. In fact, David attributes much of his success to his determination to stay grounded, collected, and introspective as challenges and opportunities continue to come his way.

Finally, David shares his thoughts on the dating world and how things have changed for himself since getting engaged. He also talks about what he has done to keep his relationship with himself healthy now that he is committed to sharing life with his partner.

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Key Highlights

• David reflects on what Marcus Aurelius and the stoic philosophy in general means to him and how he applies it in his day-to-day life.
• David shares how his biggest insecurity growing up caused him to struggle in the dating world.
• Once you have a romantic partner, how do you keep your relationship with yourself healthy and flourishing at the same time?
• David talks about how it feels to be a modern-day influencer and creative entrepreneur.
• In today's social media and content-saturated world, Chase and David agree that it's best for any creative to lean into the things that they are most passionate about.

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