Do other people’s expectations make or break an athlete’s Olympic dream?
On day 3 of The Game Inside The Games, Dr. Michael Gervais and Nastia Liukin sit down with one of the most decorated athletes in skiing history, Lindsey Vonn, to explore how expectations impact performance.
Lindsey shares her journey as a world-class skier, discussing the mental and emotional challenges she faced throughout her career. She delves into how she used negativity and doubt from others as fuel for her success, the importance of control and precision in skiing, and her mindset during her most significant races. Lindsey also offers valuable advice for the next generation of athletes, emphasizing the power of resilience and self-belief.
While Lindsey has her own unique lived experience, what she has to say can benefit all of us – don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best in this episode of The Game Inside The Games.
Episode Insights By Microsoft Copilot:
- Internalizing Criticism: Vonn used negative comments and doubts from others as motivation, internalizing them to fuel her determination and intensity.
- Mental Gymnastics: The concept of mental gymnastics involves channeling emotions like anger into focused intensity and presence during competition.
- Living Without Regrets: Embracing challenges and working from a place of gratitude and anxiety helped Lindsey achieve her goals.
- Ideal Competitive Mindset: Vonn’s most memorable race was her Olympic run in Vancouver, where she felt the most present and on the limit, leading to her best performance.
- Advice to Younger Self: Vonn emphasizes the importance of learning from experiences rather than receiving advice, suggesting that personal growth comes from overcoming challenges.
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