CSM Game-Changer Issue with Cristiano Ronaldo 2019 GAME-CHANGER ISSUE - Heather Blackburn | Page 146

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? JAMES: Immensely flattered! Especially when guys like Zac smith have been featured! It’s a huge honor to me! CSM: What do you think makes Center Stage Maga- zine stand-out or makes it unique in other publica- tions around the globe? JAMES: The consistent quality of models! Always highlighting the best in Fitness models, it’s a joy to be featured amongst them! CSM: What are the duties and responsibilities that entail to your current profession or career? JAMES: I think my role as a personal trainer goes far beyond just simply, training people, I see it as my responsibility to educate people, properly with their health, fitness and nutrition! Nothing satisfies me more than knowing a client doesn’t need me any- more. 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 JAMES: Well I hold myself up as an example to oth- ers! I put my money where my mouth is, I went from being a large 42 inch waist! Hovering up pizzas and sweets! To a Champion Natural Men’s Physique Ath- lete! All to prove to people that all they need is a con- sistent workout routine and diet structure they can achieve incredible results it just requires patience to learn! And determination to be consistent with their hard work. CSM: How do you handle the situation if people get intimidated by you and your work? JAMES: I always try to remain humble, I’ve often been told that I can be intimidating when someone meets me, but as soon as people get chatting to me they relax because they realise im very chilled out and not judging them. CSM: What game-changing results do you look for- ward this year? JAMES: Expanding my Personal Training business massively, recruiting more PTs to my team! Looking forward to taking huge strides as a model as well, and going International with “Brandmodelsuk” CSM: Describe the person who made an impact in your life and how that is significant. JAMES: My father, as he instilled in me a desire to always be successful, to never give up, work for what I want, to learn from my failures and use those les- sons to come back stronger the next time. My moth- er taught me how to always be honest and never be ashamed of who I am. These two basically turned me into one extremely stubborn man that won’t take No for an answer. CSM: How do you set goals for yourself? JAMES: I ask myself, what is going to make me bet- ter, and what will make me happy. Setting goals isn’t hard, working to achieve them is ;) CSM: What exactly motivates you to be a game- changer and how do you do it? JAMES: My motivation is simply to always be bet- ter, to be better than those around me, and most im- portantly to become a better version of myself every day! If I can manage that, then ill always be changing the game. CSM: Describe the true nature of being sexy and an eye-catching individual. JAMES: Being enigmatic and confident! Looks will attract people but your mind will keep them CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession? JAMES: Passion, love what you do and you won’t ever do a day’s work! Passion will keep you motivat- ed to do your best! And passion will encourage you to learn and improve what you do! In the end passion will be your path to success CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work? JAMES: Love what you do! If you don’t you will burnout fast, and be faced with a lot of disappoint- ment. You will struggle early on but if you love the job, you will work hard, stick with it, and eventually you will start to achieve success CSM: Cast a magic spell and wave your magic wand, where do you see yourself ten years from now? JAMES: Route 1 Health and Fitness has expanded and I’ve begun the Route 1 Academy to help educate kids and parents on healthy living, training and nutri- tion. I’d love to have started my own clothing ling as well, have a family, and an Audi S7 in the drive.