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Dec 2023
32m 46s

Drive with professional racer Danica Pat...

SIMON SINEK
About this episode

Drive can get you to peak performance. 

But what happens when you enter the next chapter of your life? 

Danica Patrick was one of the best drivers in the world, the only woman in a field perennially dominated by men.  But that was years ago. Now, she is finding meaning beyond wins, races, and results. 

It turns out, the best part of drive is the journey.  

This is...A Bit of Optimism. 

For more on Danica and her work check out: 

https://danicapatrick.com/

 

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