The High Performance Podcast Tom Daley: Control What You Can, Accept What You Can't
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Aug 2, 2024 In a powerful conversation, Tom Daley, an Olympic silver medalist and vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, shares his remarkable journey of resilience. He discusses overcoming personal loss, including the passing of his father, and navigating the pressures of public life. Tom highlights the importance of mental training and mindfulness in performance, as well as the joy of embracing individuality. He reflects on the significance of support systems and the lessons learned through failure, all while maintaining a focus on happiness in both sport and life.
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Process over Outcome
- Focus on process goals, not outcome goals.
- Concentrate on the steps needed to achieve success, rather than solely on the end result.
Pressure and Release
- Tom Daley felt immense pressure during the London 2012 Olympics prelims, worsened by billboards of his face.
- He overcame this by focusing on enjoying the moment, leading to a bronze medal.
Rio Setback
- In Rio 2016, despite setting an Olympic record in the prelims, Daley's performance declined in the semi-final.
- Unexpected changes in his routine, like his music malfunctioning, contributed to the setback.