889 Nico Rosberg on Becoming a Formula One World Champion

Published: Dec. 16, 2019, 5:13 a.m.

b'CHAMPIONS AREN\\u2019T SUPER-HUMAN, THEY\\u2019RE SUPER-INTENTIONAL. I\\u2019ve noticed that there are two types of champions. One of them wins and says, \\u201cI am the greatest that ever lived.\\u201d The other says, \\u201cAll of the glory goes to God.\\u201d Both of these mindsets have good results, but is one better than the other? You need a certain amount of arrogance to be the best. After all, self-doubt is the biggest crusher of dreams. But if you aren\\u2019t able to look at what you could be doing better, you\\u2019ll eventually decline. People won\\u2019t want to be around you. And you might destroy yourself in the process. So how can we lead with confidence and avoid getting a massive ego? On today\\u2019s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about self-doubt and self-love with a sensitive, inspiring Formula One Champion: Nico Rosberg. Nico Rosberg followed in his father\\u2019s footsteps to win the Formula One World Championship in 2016. He grew up racing against Lewis Hamilton and constantly coming in second only to one day win the championship for himself. Nico shares how even though he was at the top of his field, he struggled with a fear of failure. In a field as macho as car racing, it\\u2019s inspiring to hear a man be so vulnerable. So get ready to learn how the tiny details matter when going for big wins on Episode 889.\\nSome Questions I Ask:\\nWhy isn\\u2019t Formula One as popular in the US? (06:44)\\nDo you feel like your dad pushed you? (11:00)\\nHow much does the car have to do with winning? (16:00)\\nWhat was the biggest lesson your father taught you? (19:00)\\nWhere does your lack of self-love come from? (28:00)\\nWhat do you think about during the races? (42:00)\\nWhat\\u2019s the key to eliminating self-doubt? (46:00)\\nIn This Episode You Will Learn:\\nHow Nico avoids pushing his children too much (09:00)\\nAbout Nico\\u2019s rivalry with Lewis Hamilton (15:00)\\nThe magic ingredient to success (25:00)\\nThe one thing Nico did that made him a world champion (38:00)\\nThe story of how Nico one the 2016 Formula One Championship (47:00)\\nHow coming in second to Lewis Hamilton affected Nico (52:00)\\nWhy failure is important (56:00)\\nIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/889 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes'