Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson He has built a reputation as one of the hardest working people in show business, juggling movies, TV shows and brand deals.
In a new Instagram video shot at the end of a particular “motherfucker” leg workout at Iron Paradise’s home gym, Johnson talks about how his most difficult workouts have really impacted other areas of his life. Share what helps. Help him clear his mind.
“It allows you to take a mental inventory,” he said. “Yeah, you can push yourself hard. You can ride on the other side of that pain beyond your limits.There is usually a little bit of greatness waiting for you…stock again and again.”
“I don’t know you guys,” he continued. Find the answer, oh, that’s the answer to that, that’s the clarity I need to make that decision. Whatever it is. It happens here at the gym. I understand it. Burn the oil of that midnight.
Johnson previously talked about the philosophies and perspectives he uses to motivate himself and how he empowers himself through gratitude. I mean, years ago I stopped saying ‘I have to do it’ and started saying ‘I’ll do it’,” he said. I wrote earlier this yearHe explained that this “psychological change” allowed him to focus on “study, appreciation and growth” every day.
Philip Ellis is a freelance writer and journalist from the UK covering pop culture, relationships and LGBTQ+ issues. His work has appeared on GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV.
