On the nineteenth episode of the P.O.T.N👑. Podcast Takura was joined by Andrew who is a determined, conscientious, and hardworking individual. In his episode, he shares his passions for Research, Traveling, Fitness, and Self-Improvement. Andrew gives us a breakdown into the events that inspired him to pursue the PhD he is currently working on. He shares his love for fitness and understanding the sciences behind living a healthy and active lifestyle. He also talks us through how he adjusted to the Covid-19 pandemic when restrictions were put in place and how he adapted to them to ensure he remained fit and active within the lockdowns. Andrew shares more on his PHD and how his research and Blog are helping investigate the hypotheses he is trying to prove and disprove. **For more information on his PHD and the other academic research Andrew has done please visit the links placed at the end of this bio**. Andrew talks us through how he started an online business in 2015 called RSC (Richardson Strength & Conditioning) which focused on providing clients with health & nutrition information, exercise regimes, and coaching which would improve the health of the clients. Andrew shares with us how this was his first-ever business venture and how it laid fundamental foundations that enhanced his knowledge and experience. His approach was to be open-minded, ask questions on how to improve in areas like customer service, client relationships, and creating value. Andrew tells us how his previous experiences in work and academics helped shaped the business and he constantly uses this approach in his endeavours so that he can be in a constant state of improvement and learning. He goes on to say whether in fitness or something you are looking to become great in treat it like a marathon because it will take time and there are no shortcuts. He encourages us to build a routine that will boost our fitness and health and that there are many benefits of being active. Andrew also shares how his parents played an essential role in developing his work ethic, desire, and ambition and he is eternally grateful for all they have shared and taught him. When working Andrew encourages us to surround ourselves with like-minded people who want to work hard and learn. In addition to that, he advises us to congratulate ourselves whenever we get anything done and always aim to do better than we did before. Andrew understands that life is a constant process, and he is happy to work on all the goals he aims to achieve. He understands that it will take time, but the rewards will be worth it eventually. Andrew believes research helps discover new answers and uncover new elements or topics that were never previously discussed. This is what inspires him to continue researching and learning because he enjoys the process and loves contributing toward improving peoples’ understandings of different topics. Going forward Andrew is excited to reconnect with family and friends he hasn’t been able to see because of the pandemic. He is also keen on continuing his research and completing more research papers. He also aspires to become a professor in the future at a university where he can lead a department, mentor, and guide PhD students, as well as continue researching and learning. In terms of staying productive Andrew sets himself goals and targets which include things like doing chores at home and doing work-related tasks. Doing household chores helps him build his productivity because he is getting things done. By him completing tasks it enables him to work on new tasks and make the most of the time he has. In his closing remarks, he leaves us with a quote which is “Success is determined by drive and persistence” He encourages us to keep working on our goals, work hard, enjoy time spent with loved ones and most importantly take time to rest and prevent burnout. A phenomenal testimony from an exceptional individual that encompasses all the values of P.O.T.N👑. To Contact and Follow Andrew’s Research check out the links below Andrew’s Research Profile - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ctQ-bo4AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra Blog - http://strengthtrainingforyou.blogspot.com/?m=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/arichie17 Email - a.s.richardson@tees.ac.uk Intro Music Basement by Zeek Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AoglKp4WAMhlS5mqcmJqc?si=cTIIuVVhQAWTPdEqSmXdnw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zeek_143/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/zeek_143 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/zeek_143 Outro Music Dark Room by Justin Vinylz feat. 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