It has been more than a month since the legendary strongman Brian Shaw bid farewell to the professional competition. However, the 4x Strongman champion has left an indelible mark on the world of strength sports. Throughout his career, he has stunned his fans with his exceptional determination and temperament to push his limits. However, the legendary athlete has recently shed light on the driving force behind his success.

The 41-year-old professional athlete recently made headlines as he finally revealed his secret to trudging forth and pushing beyond boundaries. 

Brian Shaw revealed his secret to success

Shaw recently took to Instagram and posted a picture. In the image, Shaw can be seen sitting and introspecting. However, the 4x Strongman winner offered a glimpse into his mindset and revealed the key to his enduring motivation. He said that true greatness is often found in the moments when we push ourselves beyond our perceived limits.

“There is nothing quite like the feeling of pushing yourself past the point of exhaustion where your mind is telling you to quit…and you don’t listen.”, he wrote in the caption. According to him, it’s in those moments of discomfort and exhaustion that one has the opportunity to dig deeper, discover hidden reserves of strength, and unlock one’s true potential.

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He added, “Instead, you dig deeper and find another gear-unlocking potential that most people will never find because they quit when it gets uncomfortable.” Shaw acknowledged that reaching the pinnacle of success requires going beyond what is comfortable or easy. However, even after retiring from the professional sport, he has not stopped pushing his limits. 

Shaw continues to impress fans

The legendary athlete has given many iconic moments to his fans. Thanks to his unimaginable strength. However, the 41-year-old hasn’t stopped, as he recently posted a video titled, “SHAW CLASSIC HUMMER TIRE DEADLIFT TRAINING BEGINS”. He was seen performing a massive 455lbs deadlift. The video created a sensation all over the social media platform and received unique responses from fans.

Throughout Shaw’s career, he has been a man of principles. He has shown unimaginable strength, exceptional determination, and a strong temperament. His latest post has proved the fact that he never shied away from testing his limits and that eventually proved to be the reason behind his success.

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