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Prepare yourself for the unique and unusual story of today\u2019s guest, Lauren Gibbs, Silver Medalist and World Champion Bobsledder, not to mention Laura\u2019s newest BFF. Throughout their lively conversation, you will laugh, you will learn, and most of all, you will be inspired to start dreaming big, no matter how old you are.

Lauren starts things off by describing her unique journey to becoming an Olympian, what it is like to actually live at an Olympic Training Centre, and emphasizing the importance she places upon having and following an effective recovery regime. She also shares what she has learned from this journey, about dealing with self-doubt, and exactly how the Olympic Bobsled Team is selected. Her emotional tale of her first Olympic experience, her preparation for a potential second Olympics appearance, and her strategy for getting through the \u2018tough times\u2019 that all elite athletes encounter are explored as well. Finally, she shares with listeners her recent collaboration with airbnb which offers people the opportunity to interact with her online in real time. Lauren is a thoroughly engaging speaker whose honesty, insights, and humor in today\u2019s episode will not only educate and entertain, but also inspire all listeners.

Episode Highlights:

Lauren\u2019s journey to becoming an Olympian\nLiving in an Olympic Training Centre\nThe importance of a recovery regime\nWhat Lauren has learned from her journey\nDealing with thoughts of self doubt\nHow the USA Olympic Bobsled Team is picked\nLauren\u2019s Olympic experience\nPreparing for her second Olympics\nGetting through those \u2018character building days\u2019\nLauren\u2019s \u2018Airbnb Online Experience\u2019

Quotes:

\u201cLauren Gibbs in high school and college was kind of lazy.\u201d

\u201cAt any point in your life you can change who you are and do better.\u201d

\u201cAnd by the way, bobsledding feels like being kicked off a cliff in a trash can. Have fun!\u201d

\u201cMost of us Olympians don\u2019t make much money, if any at all, like, we\u2019re paying to do our sport oftentimes.\u201d

\u201cLauren, you worked hard at something, you committed yourself to something, and you did it. Congratulations, here\u2019s your new life.\u201d

\u201cThe difference maker was going to be how I handled those tough days.\u201d

\u201cIn a time when the world kind of feels like it\u2019s on fire and ending, it\u2019s really nice to have something positive and exciting and interesting to do.\u201d\nLinks:\nThe Pursuit of Gold homepage: http://thepursuitofgold.com/

Lauren\u2019s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagibbs84/

Lauren\u2019s bio: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-bobsled-skeleton-federation/athletes/lauren-gibbs

Lauren\u2019s \u2018Airbnb Online Experience\u2019: https://www.airbnb.ca/experiences/1661397?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1593448886_xxh3CusJGZToEWMP