

#68 - Sam Willoughby | How to Embrace Struggle
Mar 23, 2021
Sam Willoughby, BMX Olympic Silver Medalist and former world champion, shares his incredible story of overcoming adversity and discusses embracing struggle, cultivating a positive mindset, and finding independence after a spinal cord injury. They also touch on BMX racing basics, handling distractions in the Olympics, and the significance of their wedding day.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Living in Lockdown and Coaching Olympic Athletes
02:57 • 3min
BMX Racing: Basics and Qualification Process
05:36 • 19min
Approaching the Challenges of the Olympics
25:01 • 18min
Rehabilitation Challenges and Realizations
42:47 • 11min
The Significance of Their Wedding Day
53:24 • 2min
Embracing Struggle and Finding Independence
55:22 • 27min
Wrapping Up and Contact Information
01:22:05 • 3min