The History of Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro-Am Origins and Motivation for Leadership In 2016, I visited Honolulu, Hawaii for the first time in many years since my last visit to MC a local NPC contest for a promoter who had no clue how to promote a show. It was [...]
Social Media Fitness vs. Reality Dive into the world of fitness and social media with Shawn Ray and Michael in our new podcast episode, “Navigating the Realities of Fitness and Social Media.” https://www.buildwithpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Podcast-Social-Media-Fitness-vs.-Reality.mp4 Shawn takes us through the significant differences between the fitness ideals presented on social media and the [...]
The Intersection of Ambition and Achievement When an individual sets out to change the way he looks, it will inevitably change the way he feels, but it all starts in the mind first! Shawn Ray We have to question things like, do I want to be great, or do I [...]
The Power of Balance in Pursuit of Success “Every so often, a child will say something that, at the time, might sound crazy but in hindsight is more like prophecy!” Shawn Ray The age-old adage, “If you can dream it, you can be it,” is not something a high-level athlete [...]
Shawn Ray’s Muscle Mastery Fitness Courses Intro In October 2023, fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes had a unique opportunity to attend a live webinar featuring none other than Shawn Ray, a legend in the world of bodybuilding. The webinar, recorded live, was an in-depth introduction to Shawn Ray’s new Muscle [...]
The Money, Marketing & Madness In episode 17 of “The Millionaire Student Show,” Sashin Govender delves into the trials (Past), journey (Price), and triumphs (Prize) of Shawn Ray, the IFBB Hall of Fame. The Millionaire Student show is where Sashin Govender gets the opportunity to pick the minds of this [...]
Lost art of posing – What the hell happened? It has been recently noted in most professional bodybuilding circles over the past 10-20 years that the lost art of posing is a real issue. While we have occasionally witnessed moments of greatness, more often than not, fans have endured painful [...]
Keep Motivation Alive In Bodybuilding All too often, we see a talent come along that looks amazing and leaves a lasting impression on what is possible through hard training and dedication. Then suddenly, that talent has moved on or burned out, never to be fully realized or appreciated. But the [...]
The Mastermind Behind Bodybuilding’s Global Rise When you mention the sport of bodybuilding, you have to mention the Master Blaster, Joe Weider, who, along with his brother Ben, put the sport on the map. The history of our sport, which is recognized worldwide, has its roots in the sweat equity [...]
The Unbeatable Power of Focus If you’re trying to be your very best at anything, there are a few things that simply can’t be taught. My top three would be: focus, determination, and resilience. The most important, in my opinion, is FOCUS! I’ve witnessed athletes with tremendous amounts of talent [...]