#188 Hilary Swank on Becoming a Beast Competitor in Work and Life | Impact Theory

<p>Strength, drive, and perseverance. How do we awaken these traits within us, ignite them to the fullest, and use them as a driving force towards reaching our goals? Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank joins Tom Bilyeu on this episode of Impact Theory to discuss such questions and how each of us has the ability to persevere past hurdles in life, smash through walls, and reach new horizons. She shares what drives her work ethic that some describe as ‘legendary,’ the power of belief and a competitive mindset, why you should always be aiming, how the sharp edges of life shape us, how to overcome and master the mind, and where self-identity comes from.</p> <p>This episode is brought to you by:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at <a href= "https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory">https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Skillshare: Explore your creativity at <a href= "https://skillshare.com/impacttheory">skillshare.com/impacttheory</a> for 2 free months of Premium Membership.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Legendary Work Ethic | Hilary shares how sports instilled a drive and ability to persevere. [0:53]</p> <p>Believe It | Hilary shares how her mom pushed her to work for what she wanted. [4:22]</p> <p>Competitive | Hilary shares the positives of taking on a competitive mindset. [6:12]</p> <p>From 0 to 1 |<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Hilary discusses the constant state of reinventing oneself. [10:13]</p> <p>Keep Aiming | “You always aim for the bullseye, but you don’t always hit it.” - Clint Eastwood [13:48]</p> <p>Step Into the Sharp Edges | Hilary discusses why you should always be doing things that scare you. [15:51]</p> <p>Compassion | Hilary shares her story that led to the creation of The Hilaroo Foundation. [19:48]</p> <p>Purpose | Hilary discusses why ‘empowering the underdog’ is her passion. [22:43]</p> <p>Overcoming the Mind | Hilary shares her insane transformation during ‘Million Dollar Baby.’ [24:28]</p> <p>Reac