Behind The Scenes In Paris: Lessons Learned From Sport & Song | Rich Roll Podcast
Rich Roll
Aug 2, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Master personality management to elevate coaching success
A huge part of what makes a legendary coach successful is the ability to manage different personalities, acting almost like a psychologist to instill calm confidence in athletes.
Swim with freedom and flow for optimal performance
The best performances in swimming feel free, loose, and flowy, similar to a musical or dance-like state rather than a purely forceful effort.
Exercise for joy, not punishment
After retiring from elite competition, the mindset can shift from punishing the body in the gym to simply exercising to feel good and get endorphins.
Sport Prada glasses for a stylish Olympic look
Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown wore a pair of Prada frame glasses on the pool deck, a notable style choice for the Paris Olympics.
Challenge 'Tall Poppy Syndrome' to foster success in Australia
Australian culture can exhibit 'Tall Poppy Syndrome,' where successful people are often 'cut down,' which contrasts with the American culture of lifting each other up.
Challenge swimming's training dogma to achieve elite success later in life
It's a common misconception that you must train intensely from a very young age to succeed in swimming, as it's possible to reach an elite level later in life with committed work.
Prioritize mental space to boost creativity during recovery
Intense physical training can mentally zap you to the point where creativity is stifled, as it requires mental space and energy that is otherwise spent on recovery.
Find peace in disappointment through diligent effort
A sense of peace can be found even in disappointing outcomes if you know you've meticulously done everything you possibly could, leaving no room for 'what ifs'.
Adjust expectations for race times due to shallow Olympic pool
The Paris 2024 Olympic pool is shallower than usual (2.2m vs. 3m), which may be contributing to slower race times by a couple of tenths of a second per lap.
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