Interviews

From 34% Body Fat to 11% and The Underdog Mentality with Henry Duncan

Published

October 17, 2019

Henry Duncan talks about his amazing journey from 34% body fat to 11% body fat on Hustle & Motivate, a podcast presented by Joker Mag, the home of the underdog

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“Everyone has something they have to battle.”
– Henry Duncan

Henry Duncan is a contributing writer at Joker Mag who has battled and overcome adversity for the better part of his young life.

In our conversation, Henry shares his deeply personal journey from 34% body fat to 11%, battling depression, and how the underdog mentality continues to shape his life.

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Show Notes

[7:27] Harsh truths about the underdog mentality

[12:12] Battling depression and transforming his life

[19:35] How to dig yourself out of dark times

[25:05] The compound effect of a focused vision

After Listening…

If you’d like to reach out to Henry – whether to ask a question or just to talk – you can reach him over on Instagram @HooverHank8.

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Written By Tyler O'Shea

Division III baseball alum (McDaniel College), founder of Joker Mag, and author of The Underdog Mentality: Sports Stories That Will Change How You See the Game (And Yourself). Since launching in November 2017, my stories have been featured on platforms such as FOX Sports, SB Nation, and The Sporting News, reaching over 1.5 million readers worldwide. The seed was planted way back in 7th grade when I got cut from the baseball team. Instead of giving up, I found hope and inspiration in stories of undersized athletes who defied expectations. I ultimately played baseball through college, earning Honorable Mention on the All-Centennial Conference team in my senior season. Today, my mission is simple: To share stories that give people the same feeling I felt when I was that undersized ballplayer searching for hope, inspiration, and evidence that my dream was possible. Like my mom always told me, you can do anything you set your mind to. Sometimes we just need a little extra push. And that’s why I’m so passionate about sharing these stories with the world.