#180 NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch on How to Keep Pushing Even When You Feel Like Quitting

Published: July 21, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

On this Episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Kurt Busch breaks down exactly what constitutes a champion\u2019s mindset. He explains the importance of preparation, describes how to build the courage necessary to take insane risks, and talks about how important honesty and clarity are. He also discusses the need to be incredibly competitive, and shares his story of how he learned to harness his own aggressiveness, drive and desire.\xa0\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nButcher Box: Go to ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to reserve your spot on their waitlist. You\u2019ll get an email when they\u2019re ready to take your order. \nBlinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/impact to start your FREE 7 day trial AND get 25% off a Blinkist Premium Membership. \nRaycon: Get 15% off Raycon wireless earbuds at BUYRAYCON.com/impacttheory \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nWhat does it take to win consistently? [2:33] \nWhat does pushing hard really look like? [3:38] \nTom and Kurt discuss how important an obsessive desire to succeed is [4:28] \nKurt credits his parent\u2019s blue-collar upbringing for his mindset [7:21] \nCourage, inclination, intuition and luck are the ingredients to becoming a great driver [9:15] \nKurt talks about how preparation leads to courage [11:50] \nYou are only as good as the people you surround yourself with [14:57] \nKurt says that he still loves racing, and that\u2019s why he keeps doing it [15:56] \nKurt wears his emotions on his sleeve, and it led to a rocky relationship with the media [18:15] \nKurt tells the story of how he turned an independent team to a contender [22:19] \nHonesty, taking responsibility and clarity are key for leadership [24:24] \nKurt and Tom discuss the need for competitiveness and aggression [26:32] \nKurt explains how he deals with losses and failure [31:31] \nWhat\u2019s the next phase for Kurt\u2019s life? [33:02] \nKurt shares the impact he wants to have on the world [35:35]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW:\xa0\nWEBSITE: shopkurtbusch.com \nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2UeaJsD\xa0\nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2xKnXWL\xa0\nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2QAH1gP\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices