CSM Game-Changer Issue with Cristiano Ronaldo 2019 GAME-CHANGER ISSUE - Heather Blackburn | Page 112

CSM: This is your feature debut to be on Center Stage
Magazine, what is the experience like when you are
included in our roster for 2019’s game-changer is-
sue?
JACOB: It would be a great opportunity to not only
be a part of the magazine but be involved in such a
great issue of the magazine itself.
CSM: What do you think makes Center Stage Maga-
zine stand-out or makes it unique in other publica-
tions around the globe?
JACOB: CSM has a unique vibe and culture, which
is why it appeals to many. Its front pages are bursting
with life and colour and entice readers in through that
alone, not to mention the great content it offers.
CSM: What are the duties and responsibilities that
entail to your current profession or career?
JACOB: Well, being a student brings along stress
and deadlines, but along with those factors, it also
brings a great amount of independence and gratifica-
tion for your work and projects, which also increases
your confidence. I think the main responsibilities of
a student and being young is just to stay committed,
but also remember to have fun along the way.
CSM: This year’s bimonthly edition is about going
for game-changing results in careers and individuality
and inspiring people (being a beacon of inspiration);
describe how did you exude your game-changing ex-
cellence and confidence in your career and what did
you do to push that boundaries
JACOB: I took my goals and wrote them down. It
sounds silly but I wrote them down and stuck them
everywhere, so I was always reminded at what I
needed to do and achieve! Its all good having a goal
for game-changing results, but it’s how you sort it
out when the real champions and game-changers are
made.
CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required for
this profession. Have you ever made or encountered
difficult decisions? How did you manage that?
JACOB: Being 19 I have had somewhat less difficult
decisions in my life than the average person, how-
ever, when I made the change to my lifestyle to pe-
ruse my goal of training in the gym properly, I had to
block out and turn down many situations that could
have jeopardized my chance of succeeding in my
competitive field. I managed through my resilience
and passion for fitness itself. With that being said
though, the main reason as to why and how I man-
aged it was my goal. In my opinion your goal should
wake you up in the morning and take you though the
day, EVERY day that is. Now that alone is how any-
one should manage their difficult decisions, let alone
myself. Remember why you started, and your goal /
task at hand.
CSM: How do you handle the situation if people get
intimidated by you and your work?
JACOB: The funny thing is, I don’t like when people
get intimidated by me, because I am just like anyone
else. I love when people say I look great and admire
my work ethic, but I am no different to anyone at all.
I handle it by saying that alone. The world is now
so controlled by the social media influence, its hard
to be yourself and everyone has the right to be. So,
when people do get intimidated by me or my work
(if they do), I make sure I remain grounded and let
them know that I aspire to improve as well, and I am
forever changing and learning every day.
CSM: What game-changing results do you look for-
ward this year?
JACOB: Many exciting opportunities are arising this
year for me. Modeling, training and improvements in
myself. Modelling has made me so much more con-
fident and allows me to put my training to something,
which really keeps me focused. I have the chance
to go away several times this year with my agency,
which I would relish the opportunity for, not to men-
tion some great scenes, memories and pictures. My
training is ever-improving and I’m looking forward
to new PB’s, my new gym and new goals being set.
Then finally, the most important for internal reasons,
improvements in myself. This happens every day for
me, let alone every year. I am forever developing,
and I must thank the wonderful opportunities that I
have been and being engulfed in, for that.
CSM: Describe the person who made an impact in
your life and how that is significant.
JACOB: My family has always been a huge part of
my life and training success, as they do really take
it in as well as me. However, my mum has made the
biggest impact. Her calmness and her constant praise
for what I am doing keeps me head strong, especially
though the tough psychological moments. Another
big chunk of impact that has been extremely signifi-
cant for me is Dwayne Johnson. I know that sounds
very stereotypical and mainstream, but his speeches,
videos and social media influences really has height-
ened many aspects of my life throughout the years
with training, so I thank you Dwayne Johnson for
that. I think a strong unit of family and friends must
be in order, to keep you grounded, resilient and re-
member your values, that many forget as this indus-
try is very individual and sometimes very selfish.
CSM: How do you set goals for yourself?
JACOB: I firstly sit down and think. I think about
how, why and when I am going to get to my goal. I
ask these questions to myself so I can make my goal
so specific, there is no way shape or form I don’t un-
derstand anything about it. I pass this onto people
that ask me elements around this topic. I have also
understood throughout my years of training you need
that emotion behind it, and if you don’t have it, cre-
ate it! Emotion makes it more than a goal, it makes
it a lifestyle, and it then becomes so much more than
just a ‘goal’. Then when you achieve it, it’s not just
you’ve achieved it and that’s it, its you’ve done part
1, and its set you nicely to grasp part 2 by the horns
and take it even further.