Unleash Your Inner Olympian with Apolo Ohno #216

<blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>“</strong><strong>Believe in yourself. Believe in your path. Believe that you can rebound from anything. And believe that what you seek you can have, if you truly believe.”</strong> <strong>– Apolo Ohno</strong></p> </blockquote> <p><strong> </strong>What does it take to have the mindset of an Olympian? In this episode, Brian interviews speed skater Apolo Ohno to find out how we can unlock our inner potential and be inspired to achieve at the highest level, even in challenging and uncertain circumstances. Apolo describes how he developed his talent over time, how he managed his drive so that it didn’t consume him and how he learned to pivot and reinvent himself when he retired.</p> <p> </p> <p><a style= "background: #5e997b; color: #fff; padding: 2rem 3rem; border-radius: 2px; display: table; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.5rem;" href= "https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/transcript-unleash-your-inner-olympian-with-apolo-ohno-216/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>YOU WILL LEARN:</strong></p> <ul> <li>When to take the long view and make calculated decisions.</li> <li>Why dedication to preparation and process is the key to success.</li> <li>Why consistency and hard work trump talent.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Regrets-Greater-Than-Yesterday-ebook/dp/B003V1WSEG/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=zero+regrets&qid=1588945558&sr=8-2">Zero Regrets,”</a> by Apolo Ohno</p> <p>“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM">Glory Days,”</a> by Bruce Springsteen</p> <p><a href= "https://bonus.buffiniandcompany.com/get-5-circle-fit/">Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p>“Don't allow one or two negative thoughts to detract away from the way that you communicate and interact with your family, with your loved ones, with your work and