WILLIAM BONAC | GYE NYAME PODCAST WITH SAMSON DAUDA

Introduction

In this section, the host introduces the podcast and his guest, Samson, who recently won the Arnold Classic.

Introducing Samson

• The host introduces Samson as a special guest who just won the Arnold Classic.

• Samson talks about turning pro in 2017 and winning the Arnold Classic this year.

Discussing the Arnold Classic

In this section, the host and Samson discuss their experiences at the Arnold Classic.

One-Day Show vs Two-Day Show

• The host and Samson discuss how the Arnold Classic used to be a one-day show but is now a two-day show to sell more tickets.

• They talk about how it's tough for competitors like them to have a two-day show because they have to deal with nerves and overthinking during that time.

• They both agree that they would rather have a one-day show unless they didn't do well or were close, in which case they would want an opportunity to come back.

Social Media After Shows

• The host and Samson talk about how social media can be destructive after shows because it's easy to get pulled into it.

• They share an experience from last year where they made a slip-up by looking at social media after their performance. This year, they turned off their phones instead.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this podcast episode features an introduction of Samson as a special guest who recently won the Arnold Classic. The hosts and guests then discuss their experiences at the competition, including whether they prefer one-day or two-day shows and how social media can be destructive after shows.

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Bodybuilding and Advice

In this section, the speaker talks about his admiration for the physique of a fellow bodybuilder and how he gave him advice that helped him succeed.

Admiration for Fellow Bodybuilder

• The speaker saw a fellow bodybuilder backstage and admired his physique.

• He had been watching the bodybuilder's progress over time and was impressed with how hard he worked to improve.

Giving Advice

• The speaker had met the bodybuilder at a previous event and had given him advice.

• He believes in listening to those who have already achieved success in order to learn from them.

• The speaker advised the bodybuilder not to make a mistake that could have hurt his career.

• He emphasizes the importance of having a supportive partner, especially in a sport as demanding as bodybuilding.

Marriage and Family Life

In this section, the speaker talks about his marriage and family life.

Getting Married

• The speaker and his partner got married after being together for a long time.

• They decided to make it official by booking a date in March.

• The wedding was a nice family event that they enjoyed.

Having a Child

• The speaker and his partner have a son who was born in 2020.

• They used to live in a flat but moved to a house when their child started growing up.

• They have a big dog that they use for protection in their yard.

Personal Background

• The speaker was born in Nigeria in 1986.

• He went to boarding school from the age of 12 to 15 in Benin City, Nigeria.

Introduction

The speaker talks about his family and how his father sent him and his siblings to boarding schools in Nigeria.

Boarding School Experience

• The speaker was sent to a boarding school in Benin at a young age.

• Discipline was enforced through physical punishment, such as beatings with sticks.

• Punishments were often given to the entire classroom for one student's mistake.

• The strict schedule and rules made it feel like a punishment, but the experience taught discipline.

Effects on Communication Skills

• The speaker developed a phobia of talking to authority figures due to the strict disciplinary environment.

• In Nigeria, speaking back to authority figures is not allowed and respect must be shown at all times.

• The speaker had difficulty adjusting after growing up in the Netherlands where communication with authority figures is more relaxed.

Anecdote

• One student tried to avoid physical punishment by stuffing papers in his pants, but was caught and punished even more severely.

African Mentality

In this section, the speaker talks about the African mentality of beating children for making mistakes and how it affects discipline and respect towards elders.

Fear of Mistakes

• Children are beaten for making mistakes in Africa.

• This fear instills discipline and respect towards elders.

• The speaker acknowledges that this mentality may not be suitable for teaching.

Different Mentalities

• The speaker compares his own upbringing in Ghana to that of his younger brother who was born in Holland.

• His brother has more freedom to speak back and assert his rights.

• The speaker still shows respect towards his mother by remaining quiet when she speaks.

Lack of Discipline in Children

In this section, the speaker discusses how lack of discipline in children can lead to disrespect towards elders and authority figures.

Insulting Behavior

• The speaker recalls an incident where he heard children insulting their mother and bossing her around.

• He believes that lack of discipline is responsible for such behavior.

Consequences

• While beating a child for misbehavior was acceptable in the past, it can now result in legal consequences such as police intervention or child protection services.

• This lack of discipline leads to spoiled children who are less respectful towards elders.

Importance of Discipline

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline and how it shapes one's character.

Personal Experience

• The speaker reflects on his own experience at a boarding school where they were taught discipline through inspections and strict rules.

• He acknowledges that at the time, he did not see the bigger picture but now realizes how important those lessons were.

Lack of Humility

• Without proper discipline, children can become less humble and respectful towards others.

• The speaker's mother sent him back to Ghana to instill discipline in him.

Moving to the UK

In this section, the speaker talks about how he moved to the UK and why.

Family Bonding

• The speaker's stepmother was living in the UK and gave birth to his younger brother there.

• When his brother was old enough, the speaker's father suggested that he move to the UK so that he could bond with his brother and look after him while their mother worked.

Struggling with Language and Adapting to a New School

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience of coming to a boarding school in a new country and struggling to learn the language. He also discusses how different the schooling system was from what he was used to.

Struggling with Language

• The speaker found it difficult to pick up a new language while adjusting to life in a boarding school.

• Coming from Nigeria, the schooling system in the new country was vastly different, which made it even harder for him.

• The speaker describes feeling overwhelmed by the new environment, where teachers actually wanted to teach and students were allowed to talk back.

Support from Teachers

• A teacher noticed that the speaker was struggling and offered support by getting him into special programs.

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of asking for help when needed and taking advantage of support systems.

• With help from his teacher, the speaker was able to adapt better and finish secondary school.

Finding Passion in Practical Tasks

In this section, the speaker talks about how he discovered his passion for practical tasks like building and carpentry.

Discovering Passion

• The speaker had no clear ambition or idea of what he wanted to do until his father noticed that he was good at working with his hands.

• His father suggested that he try going into a job related to building or mechanics, which led him to study trades like carpentry and plumbing in college.

• For the first time, the speaker felt like he had found something he enjoyed doing and was good at.

Working in a Hospital

In this section, the speaker talks about how his mother helped him get a job as a porter in a hospital, where he worked for 10 years.

Working in a Hospital

• The speaker's mother helped him get a job as a porter in a hospital when he turned 18.

• He worked there for 10 years and enjoyed the stability and benefits that came with it.

Starting at the Gym

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience going to the gym and how he got started.

Getting Started at the Gym

• The speaker was always skinny and never ate much.

• He started going to the gym in his 20s because people were making comments about his body.

• At first, he didn't know what he was doing at the gym.

• A nurse introduced him to a bodybuilder who owned a gym and gave him advice on training and nutrition.

Making Progress at the Gym

• The speaker was intimidated by all of the big guys at the gym but received helpful advice from a bodybuilder.

• After following a rough plan for six months, he returned to show his progress to the bodybuilder who was impressed with his results.

Thanking Sponsors and Supporters

In this section, the speaker expresses gratitude towards those who have supported him throughout his career.

Thanking Sponsors

• The speaker thanks his sponsor Hostile and Fuller for giving him opportunities when no one else did.

Thanking Coaches

• The speaker thanks Milos Sasha for being passionate and outspoken but also having a heart of gold.

Thanking Family Support

• The speaker acknowledges that it is difficult being in this line of work but is grateful for his wife's support and willingness to go through everything with him.

Thanking Supporters

In this section, the speaker expresses gratitude towards his supporters and friends who have helped him throughout his journey.

Expressing Gratitude

• The speaker thanks his wife, who works as a social worker and knows how to bring him down and think logically during hard times.

• The speaker thanks Chris Jones, the owner of his gym, for guiding him since 2009.

• The speaker thanks the interviewer for being straight with him from the start and giving him good advice.

Advice for Preparation

In this section, the speaker gives advice on how to prepare for competitions.

Preparing for Competitions

• Make a budget for your preparation and don't go crazy. Do what you did in your previous shows.

• Focus on yourself and run your own race.

Conclusion

In this section, the interviewer concludes by thanking the speaker for coming on the show and wishing him well in future competitions.

Conclusion

• The interviewer thanks the speaker for coming on the show and wishes him well in future competitions.