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There’s plenty we could say about Choon Tan. At just 21 years old he’s become a sponsored athlete, a viral fitness sensation, and Britain’s smallest professional bodybuilder. The Chichester Observer reports that Tan, who is 4′ 10″ was often bullied as a kid because of his size (Tan’s small stature is due to a rare condition he has called x-linked spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda). His answer? Hit the gym.As if that weren’t enough inspiration, his Instagram account has some sage advice we could all use.

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No. 5: Surround Yourself With Motivators

“[Three] completely different individuals showing you the results from years of hard work and perseverance,” Tan says in a post. “Always surround yourself with people who will inspire and motivate you…”

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No. 4: Stay Driven

“My life is always about progress and determination,” Tan says. “Never stop trying to be the best you can be. And when times get tough, use that as your drive.”
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“Be the best version of yourself physically and mentally, never settle for anything less.”

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No. 1: Mix it Up

“[Get] out, meet new people learn new things, travel to new places. You’ll never grow if you constantly do the same thing.”

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Tan's the Man

There’s plenty we could say about Choon Tan. 

At just 21 years old he’s become a sponsored athlete, a viral fitness sensation, and Britain’s smallest professional bodybuilder. The Chichester Observer reports that Tan, who is 4′ 10″ was often bullied as a kid because of his size (Tan’s small stature is due to a rare condition he has called x-linked spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda). His answer? Hit the gym.

As if that weren’t enough inspiration, his Instagram account has some sage advice we could all use.

No. 5: Surround Yourself With Motivators

“[Three] completely different individuals showing you the results from years of hard work and perseverance,” Tan says in a post. “Always surround yourself with people who will inspire and motivate you…”

No. 4: Stay Driven

“My life is always about progress and determination,” Tan says. “Never stop trying to be the best you can be. And when times get tough, use that as your drive.”

No. 3: Don't Get Comfortable

“I just stop talking and take action and I’m living my dreams,” Tan says. “Break your comfort zones whatever it takes. And remember, actions speak louder than words.”

No. 2: Be Your Best

“Be the best version of yourself physically and mentally, never settle for anything less.”

No. 1: Mix it Up

“[Get] out, meet new people learn new things, travel to new places. You’ll never grow if you constantly do the same thing.”

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