The School of Greatness Olympic Gold Medalist Mikaela Shiffrin on Blocking Out Toxic Mental Noise To Achieve Greatness EP 1470
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Jul 17, 2023 
Mikaela Shiffrin, a double-Olympic champion and the most decorated skier in alpine history, shares her journey of mental resilience and mastery in skiing. She discusses how to block out toxic mental noise and the vital role of visualization in achieving peak performance. Shiffrin reflects on the pressures elite athletes face, especially during major competitions, and emphasizes the importance of rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Her insights reveal the delicate balance between ambition, fear, and the drive to honor her sport's legacy.
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Childhood Dream
- Mikaela Shiffrin's childhood dream wasn't solely the Olympics, but to be the best skier, inspired by Bode Miller.
- Watching Miller's documentary, "Flying Downhill," fueled her passion for ski racing.
Process Over Outcome
- Focusing on winning hinders Shiffrin's performance; she must concentrate on the process of skiing.
- This process-oriented approach has kept her at the top level of World Cup racing for 12 years.
Early Success and Pressure
- Early success felt surreal for Shiffrin, exceeding even her own high expectations.
- A season of exceptionally large winning margins created unrealistic expectations, leading to performance anxiety.