The High Performance Podcast Jason Kenny: The mindset needed to achieve Olympic glory (E77)
Aug 3, 2021
Jason Kenny, Great Britain's most decorated Olympian, shares his journey from winning his first gold in 2008 to achieving eight Olympic medals. He discusses the shift from outcome-focused to process-oriented thinking, emphasizing personal growth and well-being as vital elements of success. Kenny reveals how emotional experiences shape medalists' happiness and highlights the significance of teamwork and communication in competitive sports. He candidly reflects on the challenges of transitioning from elite athlete to parent while maintaining balance in life.
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High Performance Defined
- High performance involves single-mindedness and focus on a goal.
- It's easy to get distracted, so keep the ultimate goal in mind.
Process over Outcome
- Focus on the process, not the outcome.
- You can't control the outcome, but you can control your actions.
British Cycling's System
- Jason Kenny credits his success to the British Cycling system.
- This system emphasizes controlling the controllable (the process).