How to Embrace CHANGE and Find PURPOSE with The World’s Most Decorated Winter Olympian, Apolo Ohno

Check out our sponsors: <br /><br />ButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact <br /><br />BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/impacttheory<br /><br />Cuts Clothing: cutsclothing.com/impact<br /><br />“The work is the shortcut.” - Apolo Anton Ohno<br /><br />What are the characteristics of an olympic mindset?<br /><br />More importantly, how well does that mindset work, once the time for chasing medals is over?<br /><br />These were the kinds of questions that Apolo Anton Ohno, the most decorated American winter olympian of all time, had to ask himself when he retired from short track speed skating at the age of 28.<br /><br />How do you forge a brand new identity when your old one is no longer relevant? How do you define a life well lived? How do you find, and stay aligned with, your True North?<br /><br />In today’s episode of Impact Theory, we dive deep into these questions and more, including Anton’s humble beginnings, his relationship with his father, and the 5 Golden Principles that will help you through even the most challenging times.<br /><br />If you liked this episode, you should definitely check out Apolo’s new book, Hard Pivot: Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.<br /><br />Order your copy today by clicking here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3qoiFIU" rel="noopener">https://amzn.to/3qoiFIU</a> <br /><br /><br />SHOW NOTES:<br />00:00 | Introduction<br />02:16 | Apolo’s Experience Being Raised By His Father<br />10:31 | Humble Beginnings<br />14:41 | Tapping Into the Dark Side to Achieve Greatness<br />23:25 | Finding Deeper Meaning After Success<br />32:05 | How Apolo Metabolizes Pain<br />35:24 | The Universal Skills For Greatness<br />47:58 | How Curiosity Helped Apolo Thrive After Retirement<br />52:13 | Apolo’s Later Relationship With His Father<br />55:07 | Stop Wasting Time and Take Back Control of Your Life<br />58:46 | How Hardship Leads to Growth<br /><br /><br />QUOTES:<br />“iI my dad had not placed me in these types of situations and environments, or if I had not operated from those psycholo