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Once again this week, things are a little bit different as today\u2019s episode features Laura being interviewed by former Special Forces Green Beret, Fran Racioppi, on \u2018The Jedburgh Podcast\u2019. Touted as \u2018a conversation with prominent visionaries, drivers of change, and those dedicated to winning\u2019, this podcast is a natural and timely fit for Laura, as she participates in the Olympic Trials this week and next in her bid to compete in her fourth Olympic Games. Be sure to tune into the Olympic Channel and NBC and join Fran in cheering her on in her attempt, and enjoy this interview here today which outlines precisely just what it takes to reach similar success in your own life.\n\xa0\nLaura and Fran begin by looking at what it takes to reach elite levels, and then discuss Laura\u2019s career from her start in high school to present day. Along the way, they explore her perspective on failure and fear, the need to take ownership of your performance, her Sydney Olympics experience, and her Dream Chaser philosophy. They also delve into Laura\u2019s neck surgery and recovery, her preparation for the Tokyo Olympics, and her take on finding balance in life and achieving longevity in sports. The interview concludes with her thoughts on channeling the pressure of the moment, \u2018The Pursuit of Gold\u2019, the 3 things she does every day, and the elite performance characteristic that Laura most exemplifies \u2013 drive. As Laura heads into the Trials which will determine her immediate Olympic future, today\u2019s sweeping examination of the many components which have brought her to this moment could not be more relevant \u2013 listen in and prepare to be inspired.

Episode Highlights:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\xa0

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• What it takes to reach elite levels
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• Laura\u2019s high school diving experience and her \u2018call to action\u2019
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• Her perspective on failure
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• Taking ownership of your performance
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• Laura\u2019s performance at the Sydney Olympics, the events leading up to it, and the pep talk she gave herself
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• Dream Chaser
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• Her neck surgery and recovery
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• Laura\u2019s thoughts on fear and moving past it
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• Preparing to qualify for Tokyo
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• Dealing with the \u2018uncontrollables\u2019
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• Her thought on finding balance in her life
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• Achieving longevity in sports
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• Channeling the pressure of the moment
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• Her \u2018Pursuit of Gold\u2019 podcast
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• Laura\u2019s next couple months
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• The 3 things Laura does every day to be successful
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• The elite performance characteristic that Laura most exemplifies
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• \u201cFaith and determination separate the good from the great.\u201d
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• \u201cJust because somebody tells you you can't, doesn't mean it's true.\u201d
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• \u201cFailure is part of success. And the concrete actions that you take from the moment you accept that you failed are what defines you as a leader and as an elite performer.\u201d
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• \u201cI'm not afraid to look like a fool.\u201d
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• \u201cWhen we talk about the development of elite talent, there's a requirement to be humble and show humility.\u201d
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• \u201cHow can I become better? How can I fix that? How can I move forward?\u201d
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• \u201cIt doesn't matter how old you are, doesn't matter what station you have in life, you can really make a difference for somebody just by being there for them.\u201d
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• \u201cThis pressure that you felt became a power.\u201d
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• \u201cI realized that there were so many people that probably would never have the opportunity that I was in at that moment.\u201d
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• \u201cThe task ahead of you is never greater than the power behind you.\u201d
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• \u201cI absolutely loved it, because it wasn't about me in that moment...it was about something so much bigger.\u201d
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• \u201cSo it's about the pursuit, it's about the hunt. It's about who you become. And I think that's what I really mean by Dream Chaser.\u201d
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• \u201cYou have to have this done just to be a mom because if you trip down the stairs, if you have a small car accident, like, that could lead to a quadriplegic.\u201d
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• \u201cA lot of times we're scared of the unknown\u2026fear is a lot of times a liar.\u201d
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• \u201cTo wholly stay in the moment is really the biggest key\u2026and you have to practice that in practice.\u201d
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• \u201cI think really breaking my foot back then was such a gift because it gave me that opportunity to focus on visualization, to go through so many competition scenarios in my mind with so many different athletes.\u201d
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• \u201cAdversity makes you stronger.\u201d
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• \u201cThe challenge in front of you sometimes becomes the blessing that you needed.\u201d
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• \u201cI have learned this last year is that I can just tear my plans up, throw them out the window, because I\u2019ve got to roll with it. And I'm not good at that.\u201d
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• \u201cI think one of the best things COVID taught me was that I need to have my kids be part of what I'm doing.\u201d
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• \u201cThey saw the sweat, they saw the tears, they saw the frustration, they saw how many times a day I was having to do this stuff and how hard I was working, all just hoping to get back in the pool. So it provided a lot of really good conversations for us.\u201d
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• \u201cThe best people you see doing this are beginners at some point, like, you have to start somewhere.\u201d
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• \u201cI've had a lot of times where I'm like, you know, God, I'd be okay, if He closed the door, and we're done with this. But He's made it very clear, this is where I need to be, and He's made a way, and then that fire is back, and that fuel is back.\u201d
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• \u201cI've learned not to be scared of my emotions. I've learned how to use them and how to direct them.\u201d
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• \u201cAnd it's not about the pressure, or the expectations, or all these other things, just let that go. And it's just about me enjoying the moment.\u201d
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• \u201cThis is actually my way of finding the resources and giving them to other athletes.\u201d
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• \u201cLearning those lessons from people and taking that with me, I think makes me not just stronger mentally, but emotionally and spiritually.\u201d
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• \u201cThere's this need for achievement and growth mindset - be better today than you were yesterday, continuous self improvement - that you display that has set you apart from all of your competition.\u201d
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• \u201cFor all the people who maybe think they're too old to do something they love to do, don't let society or culture decide that for you. If you love something, do it.\u201d
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Links:\nThe Pursuit of Gold Homepage\n5 Smart Strategies to Confidence\nConquer Your Fear in 5 Days\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nLaura\u2019s Social Media:\nLaura's Instagram\nLaura's Facebook page\n\xa0The Jedburgh Podcast:\nThe Jedburgh Podcast Website\nThe Jedburgh Podcast on iTunes\nThe Jedburgh Podcast Instagram\nThe Jedburgh Podcast LinkedIn