Beyond Athletic with Ryan Jay Owens #6 How To Go From A ‘Fat’ Kid To An Olympian with Carlos Eduardo Schwanke
Oct 5, 2014
Carlos Eduardo Schwanke, a former Brazilian volleyball star and 1996 Olympian, shares his inspiring journey from a 'fat' kid to an elite athlete. He discusses the crucial role of mentors in his life, the impact of rejection on his perseverance, and his mental strategies for handling pressure. Schwanke reflects on the emotional highs of the Olympics and emphasizes the importance of setting goals and giving back. With anecdotes of resilience and transformation, he proves that determination and the right guidance can lead to greatness.
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Late Start That Became A Career
- Carlos started volleyball at 12 because he was big and a little bit fat and needed sport to get fit.
- That decision transformed him into an elite player who later represented Brazil for eight years.
Cultivate Positive Mental Attitude
- Practice positive thinking deliberately to protect inner peace against external stress.
- Avoid negative thoughts like fear and helplessness to improve mental health and performance.
Rejection Fueled Harder Training
- Carlos recounts being rejected at a youth tryout and feeling crushed afterwards.
- His teacher Gustavo urged him to keep going, so he trained harder physically and returned stronger.