
Ben Hunt-Davis
Olympic gold medalist in rowing and performance coach. Shares insights on resilience, mindset, and achieving peak performance.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 45min
How to Stay MOTIVATED When You Keep LOSING - w/ Gold Medal Olympian Sir Ben Hunt-Davis
Ben Hunt-Davis, an Olympic gold medalist in rowing and performance coach, shares his journey of overcoming continuous setbacks. He reveals the transformative question that led him to victory: "Will it make the boat go faster?" The discussion highlights the messy reality of pursuing dreams, the importance of resilience, and learning from failures. Ben encourages listeners to treat setbacks as data and celebrates successes consciously to improve. Tune in for actionable insights that redefine perseverance and motivation in both sports and life.

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 14min
How To Get What You Really Want: Ben Hunt-Davis
Ben Hunt-Davis, an Olympic gold-medal rower and performance consultant, shares insights from his journey and the 'Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?' philosophy. He discusses how shifting focus to specific actions and emotional intelligence transformed his team's performance. Ben emphasizes the importance of aligning daily habits with personal goals and highlights practical steps for creating a fulfilling life. He encourages listeners to break down big goals into manageable actions and cultivate a feedback-rich environment for growth.

Jun 20, 2023 • 27min
Limiting Mindsets in Sport and How to Overcome Them: Confessions of "average" Gold Medal Olympian
Ben Hunt-Davis, Gold Medal Olympian, shares his journey of overcoming limitations and the power of continuous learning. Topics discussed include the flaw in the 10,000 hour rule, the value of mistakes in sports, and the importance of purposeful practice. They also touch on the risks of being an Olympian and the lessons learned as a coach. Plus, they mention the importance of practical knowledge and the significance of bouncing back from setbacks.