Bringing Awesome Back: Radio Episode #27: Daniel Atterhagen

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Radio Episode #27: Daniel Atterhagen | Swedish Gladiator

Bullying happens everywhere, and today's guest was exposed to it during most part of his childhood. Growing up he found comfort in marshal arts and physical activity, which has molded him into the person that he is today. Through solid determination he's now become one of the Swedish Gladiators and he's using his new-found platform to improve the climate for kids that are experiencing some of the hardship the he once experienced. Say hello to the Beast from Sweden - Daniel Atterhagen!

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# INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

* 00:00 - Opening talk
* 04:02 - Daniel is introduced
* 04:14 - Daniel on his love for beards
* 05:23 - Daniel on going from average Joe to Gladiator
* 07:06 - Daniel on school and being bullied
* 11:36 - Daniel on judo, not being gifted and the underdog mentality
* 14:25 - Daniel on being a lone wolf and creating understanding in society
* 20:54 - Daniel on being brutally beaten up and his entry to MMA
* 25:34 - Daniel on handling demands and using visualization
* 30:37 - Daniel on dieting and social norms
* 33:26 - Daniel on strongman and losing the motivation for marshal arts
* 34:32 - Daniel on his injury during "Sveriges Starkaste Bonddräng"
* 35:27 - Daniel on his inner drive for competition
* 35:53 - Daniel on applying for Swedish Gladiators while being injured
* 39:19 - Daniel on childhood redemption and working with kids
* 42:34 - Daniel on future goals
* 43:36 - Daniel on why he's reached the place that he is today
* 45:11 - Daniel answers 10 quick questions
* 50:03 - Daniel shares final tips from his own life experience
* 50:53 - Thank you Daniel!
* 53:06 - Final reflections