The School of Greatness The Mindset HACKS Used To Complete 5 Triathlons & Row SOLO Across The Atlantic Ocean w/Katie Spotz EP 1242
Mar 18, 2022
Katie Spotz, an endurance athlete and Coast Guard member, shares her incredible journey from casual exercise to extreme challenges like five Ironman triathlons and a solo Atlantic row. She discusses finding your purpose and transforming pain into strength, emphasizing how failure can lead to growth. Listeners will be inspired by her strategies for overcoming isolation and maintaining mental focus during her 70 days at sea. Katie also highlights the importance of setting attainable goals and discovering identity beyond achievements.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
From Aversion to Endurance
- Katie Spotz initially avoided physical activity, even taking the easiest gym class possible.
- One day, she challenged herself to run a mile, redefining her perceived limitations and sparking her endurance journey.
Redefining Possible
- Each endurance challenge involves overcoming the initial belief of impossibility.
- Katie emphasizes that the first mile is crucial for redefining one's conversation with oneself.
Motivation Follows Action
- Begin, and motivation will follow.
- Don't wait for motivation to strike; start the task, and momentum will build.