The High Performance Podcast Dina Asher Smith: Believe in your own sauce! Focus on your strengths (E15)
Jul 27, 2020
Dina Asher-Smith, the reigning 200 metres World Champion and the fastest woman in British history, shares her inspiring journey from hobbyist to elite athlete. She emphasizes the importance of self-belief and mental resilience in high-pressure situations. Dina reflects on the role of family support and the balance between ambition and joy in sports. She also discusses the impact of social media on mental health and advocates for focusing on personal strengths rather than comparisons, encouraging listeners to cultivate their own self-belief.
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High Performance Defined
- Dina Asher-Smith defines high performance as operating at the highest possible level.
- Everything works in sync, like a well-oiled machine geared towards success.
Turning Point
- Dina Asher-Smith's journey to high performance wasn't a single day but a process.
- A key turning point was her bronze medal at the 2013 World Championships, leading to a BBC Young Sports Personality nomination.
Finding Evidence
- When lacking evidence of future success, focus on what you can control.
- Believe in yourself, prepare diligently, and hope your best is enough.