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\u201cI aspire to be not a flash in the pan, but somebody who does it at a really high level for a very long time.\u201d \u2013 Karch Kiraly

There is a uniqueness to those who become the best at what they do and then stay there. In this episode, Brian interviews Olympian Karch Kiraly, widely regarded as the best volleyball player of all time, about his decades-long pursuit of greatness. Having won at every level as both an athlete and a coach, Karch gives insight into his drive and mindset, outlines the three things needed to achieve excellence and explains how he approached the challenges of transitioning from playing to coaching.

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YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why you must be demanding of yourself and others.
• Why failure is critical to success.
• Why you must always have a beginner\u2019s mindset.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

\u201cThe Talent Code,\u201d by Daniel Coyle

\u201cThe Emigrant Edge,\u201d by Brian Buffini

\u201cPeak,\u201d by Anders Ericsson

\u201cIt's a Wonderful Life,\u201d movie

Starlings Volleyball, USA

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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

\u201cWhen you study greatness around the world, in many areas it's not about the facilities. It's not about the technology. It's about great coaching athletes who are passionate and have their passion ignited, and about really intense, mindful practice.\u201d \u2013 Karch Kiraly

\u201cLife is filled with adversity, and falling down, and losing and failure. And the people who can pick themselves up are the ones who are acclimated to doing it. If you've never had to do it before, that is a really difficult task.\u201d \u2013 Karch Kiraly

\u201cAs teammates in life or teammates in any sport, teammates in any career, we have to strike a balance between support and challenge.\u201d \u2013 Karch Kiraly

\u201cAncora imparo.\u201d \u2013 Michelangelo

\u201cApproach it as a beginner; approach it as a learner.\u201d \u2013 Karch Kiraly

\u201cWhen we focus on our blessings, instead of on the things that we don't have, we're going to be more grateful and we're going to lead happier lives and be better for the people around us.\u201d \u2013 Karch Kiraly

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