We had the good fortune of connecting with Sam Fears and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sam, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
I do, it is a latin translation of “vincint qui se vincint” which means “he conquers who conquers himself”. I have used this quote to guide my life for a few years now. I didn’t necessarily have a rough childhood but I have had my fair share of struggles. Thoughts of inadequacy or failure, whether it be task related or interpersonal, can weigh you down so much that you get metaphorically stuck, and can no longer “move” towards becoming a better you. The first step to fixing the world is fixing yourself, so before you can enact change on others, you have to overcome those doubts and fears that hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Once you face them head on, you are on your way to becoming a better, more successful you.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My biggest job is being a full-time physical therapy student, which is both very challenging and extremely rewarding. I hope to one day use the knowledge I gain in school to help promote health and fitness, and encourage others to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. I have loved exercise since I was young and the idea of optimizing the human body through movement connected with me and lead me to the current career path I am on. Again, it is challenging, but the potential opportunity to enact meaningful change in someone’s life and allow them to experience the difference of living a healthy lifestyle versus a non-healthy lifestyle is something to behold. You are able to experience more of what the world and life have to offer being healthy. I encourage you to take that step today, enact meaningful change in your own life and become the person you have always wanted to be. My instagram is sam_fears, do not hesitate to reach out and I will do my best to get you on the road to success!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
So I have recently move to the northwest Arkansas area, but it is always fun to catch a game, whether it be Razorback sports or a short trip to Oklahoma City. There is plenty to indulge in in the world of athletics. There are three brewery’s relatively close to where I live, so grabbing a drink and trying some of the local beer is a great way to relax. And then, of course, if you have any extra money burning a hole in your pocket, the casino is only fifteen minutes away!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
While I undoubtedly stand on the backs of many giants, I would not be the man I am today without my parents. No one is perfect, but my mother is the closest you can get. The kindest soul in the world, I learned a lot about empathy and controlling my emotions from her. My father has taught me the ways of the world, and how to maneuver it to your advantage. He has taught the right things to do, but has also been an example for what not to do, so he speaks from a lot of personal experience and I look to him for insight and advice constantly. They physically and mentally have made me who I am today and I cannot thank them enough. I love you mom and dad!

Website: https://clothes-clothing-company.square.site/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_fears

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BUb1shScita8yJY4k0M6A

Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SPnbvbH4PU9q7YHlMXrIW

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Sam Fears

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