#188 Hilary Swank on Becoming a Beast Competitor in Work and Life | Impact Theory

Published: Sept. 15, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank joins Tom Bilyeu on this episode of Impact Theory to discuss such questions and how each of us has the ability to persevere past hurdles in life, smash through walls, and reach new horizons. She shares what drives her work ethic that some describe as \u2018legendary,\u2019 the power of belief and a competitive mindset, why you should always be aiming, how the sharp edges of life shape us, how to overcome and master the mind, and where self-identity comes from. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory \nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for 2 free months of Premium Membership. \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nLegendary Work Ethic | Hilary shares how sports instilled a drive and ability to persevere. [0:53] \nBelieve It | Hilary shares how her mom pushed her to work for what she wanted. [4:22] \nCompetitive | Hilary shares the positives of taking on a competitive mindset. [6:12] \nFrom 0 to 1 |\xa0Hilary discusses the constant state of reinventing oneself. [10:13] \nKeep Aiming | \u201cYou always aim for the bullseye, but you don\u2019t always hit it.\u201d - Clint Eastwood [13:48] \nStep Into the Sharp Edges | Hilary discusses why you should always be doing things that scare you. [15:51] \nCompassion | Hilary shares her story that led to the creation of The Hilaroo Foundation. [19:48] \nPurpose | Hilary discusses why \u2018empowering the underdog\u2019 is her passion. [22:43] \nOvercoming the Mind | Hilary shares her insane transformation during \u2018Million Dollar Baby.\u2019 [24:28] \nReach Out & Trust Others | Hilary shares how she overcame claustrophobia. [27:41] \nPrepare | Hilary discusses the \u2018secret sauce\u2019 to preparing for a role. [33:08] \nHorizons | Hilary discusses what\u2019s next for her career. [36:06] \nIdentity | Hilary talks about what defines her and how it goes far beyond just winning Academy Awards. [40:02] \nA Second Act | Hilary shares her goals now that she\u2019s back in the creative game. [45:20] \nOn Point | Tom shares praise for Hilary and how you can continue to follow her. [48:38]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW HILARY:\xa0Instagram: instagram.com/hilaryswank/ \nTwitter: twitter.com/HilarySwank \nHilaroo Foundation: instagram.com/hilaroofoundation/ \nMission Statement: instagram.com/missionstatement/ \nStream \u2018Away\u2019 on Netflix: netflix.com/title/80214512\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