Apolo Ohno: Train Your Mind and Body to Achieve Olympic Level Results

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This is audio podcast number #470 with Apolo Ohno.
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Apolo Anton Ohno is a retired American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics.
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Show notes available here:
http://lewishowes.com/470

Some Questions I Ask:
-Was there ever a race you weren’t confident you could win? (9:13)
-Why did you decide to retire? (42:50)
-Have you ever thought about going back into the sport? (58:59)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:
-Apolo’s preparation process before Olympic races (13:33)
-Why Apolo has never wanted to meet his mother (22:00)
-The story of how he won his first national competition (27:47)
-How Apolo had a “peaceful warrior” moment at age 15 (32:50)
-Why becoming obsessed with your craft is important to succeed (37:58)
-How to overcome the biggest challenges of leaving an elite sport (43:40)
-Why losing money in investments can be helpful (47:00)
-The difference between focusing on competition and what you really want (52:12)
-What failing teaches us (58:28)
-Why Apolo and I really want the US to win the bid to get the Olympics in LA (1:01:03)

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