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Gold-Medal Olympian's Guide to Conquering Your Worst Fear | Mikaela Shiffrin 403

Oct 15, 2023

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Gold-Medal Olympian Mikaela Shiffrin shares her fears in skiing and not winning medals. She gives practical advice on overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. The discussion includes her fear of not winning a gold medal in the future and how winning World Championships medals helped alleviate pressure.

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Acknowledge and confront fear while still pushing forward in order to achieve one's goals.

Fear of people's judgment about not winning medals doesn't impact current mindset or preparation for the upcoming season.

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Fear of injury in skiing

The podcast episode explores the fear of injury in skiing. The speaker admits to being afraid of crashing at high speeds while skiing. They acknowledge that some racers claim to have no fear, but the speaker believes that it's important to acknowledge and confront one's fear while still pushing forward. They also mention that fear can change depending on the race season and upcoming events, particularly expressing concern about how people will react if they don't win any medals in the upcoming Olympics.

Conquering Fears and the Fear of Not Winning Medals

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Confronting the Fear of Not Winning a Gold Medal

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In this episode with Gold Medal Olympian, Mikaela Shiffrin, the discussion centers around her expertise as the worlds fastest downhill skier and the fears she conquered to get there. Mikaela offers practical advice and personal experiences on how to overcome obstacles and challenges to achieve one's goals, drawing from her own impressive athletic career, and the fears she still struggles with today.

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