JJ Olatunji, better known as KSI, is among the elite content creators on YouTube. He has also established himself as a successful rapper after proving himself in content creation. He also tried his luck in boxing, where he only tasted victory. But fame does have a certain toll on life.
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KSI has seen a lot of success in his life, but on this long journey, he has encountered many ups and downs. He recently opened up about losing “values and purpose” in life and how he found it back later.
KSI states how therapy helped him find a purpose in life
The 29-year-old star reported to Men’s Health UK how he lost all purpose in his life. He felt like a man floating on a boat with no paddles to move the ship. He claimed that he wasn’t happy at all last year. KSI even shared about not having fun at whatever he did during the troubling period.
However, the English rapper then revealed about joining a therapy that changed everything around Olatunji’s life. The 29-year-old changed his diet, exercise, and sleep cycle according to the treatment. It worked like a charm as he “finally found values and purpose” in life.
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He further said how being in therapy taught him to say no to the things he doesn’t want to do. The YouTube star further revealed the therapist helped him find his true personality. KSI said, “Over months of seeing a therapist, I’ve realized that I’m an introverted person. You wouldn’t believe it. But I need time to enjoy my own company.”
Boxing helped JJ Olatunji quit alcohol
It is no secret that KSI has made quite a name in the influencer-boxing scene. The Nightmare is on an undefeated run, with a recent double victory against English rapper Swarmz and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda. However, boxing also helped KSI quit his drinking addiction.
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The 29-year-old revealed quitting alcohol since transitioning to boxing. He also shared about what happened to him in the past upon drinking, “I just wouldn’t be myself. I’d lose my way. I wouldn’t say that [I was a big drinker], but I’d get drunk, and then I’d end up in… situations I wouldn’t normally end up in.”
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KSI shared the therapy and boxing lifestyle helped him mature. Seeing the YouTuber take such good care of his general and mental health is excellent. What are your thoughts about it? Share in the comments.