Paul Casey's journey from a troubled past to a thriving fitness entrepreneur is nothing short of remarkable. Raised in a broken home where his mother struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, and his parents' split left him feeling uprooted at the tender age of 12, Paul's life seemed destined for a rocky path. Moving to a neighborhood where his family was one of the few white households made him a target for bullying, pushing him towards using anger and violence as a means of self-defense. This led him down a dark road, getting involved with drugs at just 15 to fit in with his peers.

 

Before long, Paul found himself entangled in a cycle of incarceration, homelessness and stays in mental institutions. By the age of 18, he was incarcerated in an adult jail, and later, he ended up in prison due to his involvement with methamphetamine and firearms. It was during those 19 months behind bars that he had an awakening. Paul realized he wanted more from life and decided to change his path upon release.

 

However, old habits die hard, and despite his newfound determination, he fell back into selling and using drugs after some time outside prison walls. Facing a daunting sentence of 27 years, he ultimately received a 10-year sentence. The first nine years were a struggle, but Paul refused to accept that as his fate. He emerged from the fog of his past and recognized the need for a true transformation.

 

As a two-strike criminal with a plan to return to the familiar when in trouble, Paul had an epiphany—he couldn't let that be his destiny. Seeking guidance, he approached an inmate who had managed to stay on the straight and narrow. This encounter proved to be a turning point, and on August 25th, 2018, Paul was released from prison, determined to change his life forever.

 

Paul embarked on a mission to reinvent himself, taking small, consistent steps toward a brighter future. However, healing past traumas was essential for his growth. He discovered that showing emotion wasn't a sign of weakness but a path to healing and personal growth.

 

Setting his sights on a career in fitness training, Paul took a bold step and opened his own facility. But this newfound success came at a cost—he overworked himself, neglected his health, and spiraled into depression. Recognizing that he needed help to find a balance, he made the crucial decision to seek guidance from another mentor. Through this mentorship, he learned the importance of being a successful business owner without being consumed by the business itself.

 

Looking back on his journey, Paul reflects on the wisdom he has gained through his experiences. If he had the chance to start over with nothing but the knowledge he's acquired, his first piece of advice to his younger self would be to invest in a mentor. He learned that fear should never stand in the way of seeking help from those who have already achieved what he aspired to do.

 

Today, Paul Casey stands as a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and the willingness to change. From a troubled past and a life teetering on the brink of self-destruction, he has crafted a no-excuses lifestyle that empowers him and inspires those around him. By embracing his past and harnessing the lessons it taught him, Paul is not only shaping his own future but also the lives of others he touches through his fitness journey.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• How to change your victim mentality.

• How to use your pain to create purpose.

• Why asking for help is beneficial in multiple ways.

• And much more!

 

Favorite Quote:

“I need a foundation because if I don’t have one, I don’t know what to do.” -Paul Casey

 

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