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What does it take to have the mindset of an Olympian? In this episode, Brian interviews speed skater Apolo Ohno to find out how we can unlock our inner potential and be inspired to achieve at the highest level, even in challenging and uncertain circumstances. Apolo describes how he developed his talent over time, how he managed his drive so that it didn\u2019t consume him and how he learned to pivot and reinvent himself when he retired.

YOU WILL LEARN:

When to take the long view and make calculated decisions.

Why dedication to preparation and process is the key to success.

Why consistency and hard work trump talent.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

\u201cZero Regrets,\u201d by Apolo Ohno

\u201cGlory Days,\u201d by Bruce Springsteen

Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

\u201cDon\u2019t allow one or two negative thoughts to detract away from the way that you communicate and interact with your family, with your loved ones, with your work and with the goals that you set forth on January 1.\u201d \u2013 Apolo Ohno

\u201cIf you\u2019ve been derailed, that\u2019s OK. But you have within your control to get back on the wagon, to reassess the situation and to go on the attack that\u2019s going to best suit what you\u2019re seeking. And unless you do that, and take control, you\u2019re just going to be a passenger in the speeding train versus being the conductor.\u201d \u2013 Apolo Ohno

\u201cI had the raw talent, but talent alone, unfortunately, is just not enough in the last 5 percent. It is merely just the starting line.\u201d \u2013 Apolo Ohno

\u201cThere\u2019s a competitive inner drive and a fire in all of us. I call it that high-performance mindset. So, when that\u2019s switched on, you are very sharp, you\u2019re very hungry and it\u2019s time to get work done.\u201d \u2013 Apolo Ohno

\u201cAlways continue to learn, and always stay hungry no matter what. We as human beings have the capacity to always grow. And we can change our neural chemistry through that system. We\u2019re understanding how that works now. So, the mindset, to me was always the single greatest tool.\u201d \u2013 Apolo Ohno

\u201cHopefully I can help people unlock their own inner potential in a way that they become more confident, more resilient, better relationships with their family, and they\u2019re getting what they believe they both deserve and what they seek.\u201d \u2013 Apolo Ohno

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