In this discussion, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes, legendary coach Bob Bowman, and basketball icon George Raveling share their insights on the true essence of competition. They emphasize integrity over victory, highlighting an inspiring story of a horseman who prioritized his horse's well-being. They explore the profound impact of mentorship and the art of mastery through reflection, along with the importance of facing mortality to live fully. Their stories reveal how stoic principles have shaped their lives and careers.

Join gold medalist Dominique Dawes, celebrated coach Bob Bowman, and legendary basketball coach George Raveling as they share their Olympic journeys. Dawes reminisces about her role in the 'Magnificent Seven' and the pressures of perfectionism in gymnastics. Bowman discusses coaching Michael Phelps and his secrets to success. Raveling reflects on pivotal moments in basketball history and the importance of mentorship. Together, they emphasize resilience, personal growth, and the beauty of sportsmanship in the run-up to the 2024 Olympics.

Dominique Dawes, a four-time Olympic medalist, shares her insights on Team USA Gymnastics' performance at the Paris Olympics. She reflects on Simone Biles' remarkable achievements and discusses the emotional controversy surrounding Jordan Chiles' bronze medal. Dawes also recounts her surprising phone call with Prince, adding a touch of humor to her athletic journey. The conversation highlights the significance of mental health in sports and the evolving landscape of gymnastics, fostering a sense of resilience and community support among young athletes.

Today’s episode features some of the best interviews on Sports and Stoicism from the podcast. Ryan talks to NBA star Chris Bosh about his book Letters to a Young Athlete and the importance of putting everything into what you do even when it’s tough, Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead about making tough decisions under intense pressure, MLB Pitcher Scott Oberg about how Stoicism has helped Scott overcome physical and mental adversity, Olympic swimming coach Bob Bowman about how athletes can maintain stillness while still performing at a high level of excellence, Dominique Dawes about the most important moments that an athlete experiences.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode features some of the best interviews on Sports and Stoicism from the podcast. Ryan talks to NBA star Chris Bosh about his book Letters to a Young Athlete and the importance of putting everything into what you do even when it’s tough, Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead about making tough decisions under intense pressure, MLB Pitcher Scott Oberg about how Stoicism has helped Scott overcome physical and mental adversity, Olympic swimming coach Bob Bowman about how athletes can maintain stillness while still performing at a high level of excellence, Dominique Dawes about the most important moments that an athlete experiences, and NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski about how to lead and build a team that consistently produces results. → We hope you join us in the 2022 New Year New You Challenge. It kicks off in a little over a week. It’s 3 weeks of actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy. Just go to https://dailystoic.com/challenge to sign up before sign ups end on January 1st!GiveWell is the best site for figuring out how and where to donate your money to have the greatest impact. If you’ve never donated to GiveWell’s recommended charities before, you can have your donation matched up to $250 before the end of the year or as long as matching funds last. Just go to GiveWell.org and pick podcast and enter DAILY STOIC at checkout.Trade Coffee will match you to coffees you’ll love from 400+ craft coffees, and will send you a freshly roasted bag as often as you’d like. Trade is offering your first bag free and $5 off your bundle at checkout. And, this holiday season, give the coffee lover in your life the gift of better coffee too, with their own personalized gift coffee subscription from Trade. To get yours, go to drinktrade.com/DAILYSTOIC and use promo code DAILYSTOIC. Take the quiz to start your journey to the perfect cup.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://DailyStoic.com/dailyemailCheck out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.