How I Work

Libby Trickett applies the athlete’s mindset to life after the Olympics

May 10, 2023

Former professional athlete Libby Trickett shares the most impactful advice she's received and reflects on what being an athlete taught her about life. Topics covered include the benefits of yoga, finding your passion, getting in the zone, and reflections on self-worth and life experiences.

23:12

Creator website

Episode guests

Libby Trickett

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Creating a power phrase can help overcome self-doubt and stay focused, both in sports and in life.

Yoga provides a transformative experience that promotes presence, focus, and connection with the body.

Deep dives

The Power of a Power Phrase

Libby Trickett shares how creating a power phrase helped her overcome self-doubt and manage her asthma while competing as a swimmer. The power phrase, 'I'm strong, I'm fit, I'm healthy therefore I'm fast,' served as a positive affirmation to block out doubts and stay focused. Now, applying this technique to life after retiring from swimming, she emphasizes the power of repeating a simple phrase to combat self-doubt and overwhelming thoughts.

Introduction

5min

Discovering the Beauty of Yoga

4min

Finding Your Passion and Making a Change

5min

Finding the Zone

6min

Reflections on Self-Worth and Life's Preparation

3min

It’s hard to imagine a more disciplined and demanding lifestyle than that of a professional athlete. Whether it’s the countless hours of training, the highly regimented eating, or the mounting mental pressure of upcoming competitions, athletes leave little to chance.

But what happens when an athlete retires? Which elements of the spartan lifestyle serve them well beyond the area, and which ones are they happy to leave behind?

Figuring out this balance has defined much of Libby Trickett’s personal and professional life since retiring from swimming. While she often misses the sense of purpose that comes from doggedly pursuing peak performance, she’s also enjoying the freedom to dive deep into other passions.

In this episode of the new mini-series, How I Live, Libby Trickett shares the most impactful advice she’s ever received, the advice she gives most often, and reflects on what being an athlete taught her about life at large.

Connect with Libby on Instagram or at the Unlocking Her Potential website

***

My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.

Connect with me on the socials:

Twitter

Instagram

If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

CREDITS

Produced by Inventium

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.