What are the characteristics of an olympic mindset?
More importantly, how well does that mindset work, once the time for chasing medals is over?
These were the kinds of questions that Apolo Anton Ohno, the most decorated American winter olympian of all time, had to ask himself when he retired from short track speed skating at the age of 28.
How do you forge a brand new identity when your old one is no longer relevant? How do you define a life well lived? How do you find, and stay aligned with, your True North?
In today’s episode of Impact Theory, we dive deep into these questions and more, including Anton’s humble beginnings, his relationship with his father, and the 5 Golden Principles that will help you through even the most challenging times.
If you liked this episode, you should definitely check out Apolo’s new book, Hard Pivot: Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.
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“The work is the shortcut.” - Apolo Anton Ohno
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 | Introduction
02:16 | Apolo’s Experience Being Raised By His Father
10:31 | Humble Beginnings
14:41 | Tapping Into the Dark Side to Achieve Greatness
23:25 | Finding Deeper Meaning After Success
32:05 | How Apolo Metabolizes Pain
35:24 | The Universal Skills For Greatness
47:58 | How Curiosity Helped Apolo Thrive After Retirement
52:13 | Apolo’s Later Relationship With His Father
55:07 | Stop Wasting Time and Take Back Control of Your Life
58:46 | How Hardship Leads to Growth
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApoloOhno
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