Will Ahmed On The Biggest Lesson Learnt From The World's Greatest Athletes | Bitesize #83

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast. 

This week we go back to episode 86 with WHOOP founder Will Ahmed (https://pod.fo/e/f256a) and hear the biggest lesson he’s learnt from working with some of the world’s greatest athletes including LeBron James and Michael Phelps, and why passion can help build a multi-billion dollar business. 

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## The Essence of High Performance: Lessons from Elite Athletes and Building a Multi-Billion Dollar Business with Passion

### Key Insights:

- Elite athletes possess a remarkable mindset focused on staying present, avoiding nostalgic reflection, and maintaining a driven yet grateful attitude.

- The pursuit of greatness often involves a relentless drive and a simultaneous sense of gratitude, leading to continuous motivation and happiness.

- Life's true fulfillment lies in embracing the challenges and struggles, rather than solely seeking moments of pure joy.

- The concept of the "hedonic treadmill" highlights the constant pursuit of more without reaching true satisfaction.

- Self-care and enjoying the journey are essential for overall happiness and well-being.

- Setting ambitious goals and pursuing dreams is encouraged, but it's crucial to appreciate the process and not solely focus on the end result.

- Building a successful business requires obsession with a problem, willingness to sacrifice, overcome obstacles, and endure personal anxiety.

- Contrary to popular belief, building a business, while challenging, is not impossible, and it's important to have a strong belief in one's ability to succeed.

### Summary:

In this episode, the podcast delves into the lessons learned from elite athletes and the journey of building a multi-billion dollar business driven by passion. Will Ahmed, the founder of WHOOP, a wearable technology company, shares his insights gained from working with world-renowned athletes like LeBron James and Michael Phelps.

Ahmed emphasizes the mindset of elite athletes, characterized by their ability to stay present, avoid dwelling on past achievements, and maintain a relentless drive towards greatness. He highlights the importance of balancing this drive with gratitude, creating a sense of happiness and fulfillment.

The discussion explores the concept of the "hedonic treadmill," where individuals constantly pursue more without ever reaching true satisfaction. The podcast emphasizes the significance of enjoying the journey, appreciating the challenges, and practicing self-care for overall well-being.

Ahmed addresses the common misconception that success is solely defined by achieving great things. He encourages individuals to recognize their own value, regardless of their level of achievement, and to appreciate the daily grind of life.

The episode also delves into the topic of building a successful business. Ahmed stresses the importance of having a genuine passion for solving a problem, being willing to make sacrifices, and possessing the resilience to overcome obstacles and personal anxieties. He dispels the notion that building a business is impossible, emphasizing that it's challenging but achievable with determination and belief.

The podcast concludes with a call to action for listeners to join the WHOOP High Performance community group and participate in a competition to win a 12-month WHOOP membership, tickets to a live podcast recording, and a signed book.

Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into the mindset of elite athletes, the importance of enjoying the journey, and the key ingredients for building a successful business driven by passion.