BITESIZE #75 | Chrissie Wellington: The power of perspective
The High Performance
Episode Details
Published Date
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:32 GMT
Duration
8:50
Explicit
False
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No guests specified
This week's bitesize comes from the incredible Chrissie Wellington, a former British professional triathlete and four-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion. She held all three world and championship records relating to ironman triathlon races and remains the world record holder for Ironman distance (8hrs,18 mins).
Chrissie's story is utterly incredible. Her name - and most importantly, her lessons - should be well known. In this clip Chrissie talks to Jake and Damian about the power of perspective. Watch or listen the full episode here: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/chrissiewellington
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Chrissie highlights the importance of recognizing the fortunate circumstances we often take for granted and the value of learning from diverse life experiences, even those that may seem unconventional. She emphasizes the power of seemingly insignificant actions, such as writing a poem on a water bottle, in contributing to a journey of high performance.
The episode delves into the idea that merely having a goal is not enough; it needs to be accompanied by a strong "why" that resonates from within. Chrissie stresses the importance of finding inspiration and purpose that drives an individual's pursuit of high performance.
The discussion also touches upon the concept of "world-class basics," emphasizing that high performance is not solely about extraordinary feats but rather about making consistent, small decisions daily. Chrissie's experiences and insights serve as a reminder that perspective and mindset play a crucial role in achieving high performance, and that seemingly insignificant actions can accumulate to make a significant impact.