E22: Overcoming Life Changing Situations with David Smith MBE

Oct 9, 2022

David Smith MBE, an Olympic champion in rowing and cycling, shares his extraordinary journey of overcoming a life-threatening tumor and subsequent paralysis. He discusses the mental resilience it takes to bounce back from such challenges and emphasizes the significance of setting achievable goals. David highlights the importance of celebrating small victories in both sports and recovery. He aims to inspire others by showcasing how determination and a positive mindset can lead to unimaginable achievements, even in the face of adversity.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Journey of Resilience and Identity

01:38 • 13min

From Athlete to Patient: A Journey of Resilience

14:38 • 28min

The Journey of Learning to Walk Again and Celebrating Small Wins

42:44 • 2min

The Power of Celebrating Small Wins and Focusing on Progress

44:32 • 4min

The Power of Writing Goals and Journaling for Personal Growth

48:07 • 2min

The Journey to Resilience

49:48 • 15min

Resilience in the Face of Adversity

01:05:09 • 3min

Conquering Fear Through Language and Action

01:08:01 • 5min

Resilience Through Adversity

01:13:10 • 24min

Transformative Resilience: Mindset and Growth

01:37:12 • 16min

Embracing Growth and Self-Awareness

01:53:41 • 14min

This week on The Kirk Miller Podcast you will hear Kirk interview David Smith MBE, GB Rowing and British Cycling Olympic Champion.

David shares his experience in high performance sport and fighting for his life when doctors discovered he had a rare tumour which, after many surgeries, left him paralysed. He speaks on life as an athlete whilst living with a spinal cord injury which has tested both his mental and physical strength. David’s goal is to inspire others with his story and show them that with determination and hard work anything is possible.

You will learn:

What to do to make sure you achieve your goals
Why your mindset is the most important thing in achieving your goals
David’s health complications that led him to become paralysed
How to bounce back after life changing situations
What to do to be more resilient

Connect with David: https://www.instagram.com/davidsmithmbe/

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

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