As a former bodybuilder and current fitness trainer, Mike Van Wyck is no stranger to the grind. But by his admission, working as Drake’s bodyguard for over half a decade made him redefine his definition of hard work and commitment. Van Wyck opened up about what he’s learned from the rapper in an appearance on the “Money Buys Happiness” podcast, sharing first and foremost his admiration for Drake’s exceptional work ethic.
“I thought I had work ethic and I do … But, to see a guy at that level, watch them go out night after night, especially on tours and perform, it’s robotic. In a very positive way. Not in a negative way,” he mused. The former IFBB pro went on to dish that he’s especially in awe of the “Degrassi” alum’s dedication to his craft, noting that it never once wavered. “It’s ingrained. This showmanship … You could probably run the shows overlapping each other and it would look the same,” Van Wyck detailed. “It’s pretty wild to see, in person.”
And while they’re no longer working together, save for occasional training sessions at the gym, Van Wyck says he still sees Drake and the rest of the OVO crew as family. “[Drake has] always been a very supportive person in my life,” he continued. “Supported me no matter what … He’s a really good dude.”
