Ep.031: Inside the Mind of a Gold Medalist with Ben Rutledge

Summary

In this conversation, Guillaume Girard interviews Ben Rutledge, a Canadian Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur, exploring his journey from rowing to business. They discuss pivotal moments in Ben's life, the importance of mindset, coaching, and the balance between process and outcome. Ben shares insights on identity, resilience, and the lessons learned from both success and failure, emphasizing the significance of commitment and continuous learning in achieving goals.

Topics Covered in this Episode

00:00 The Journey Begins: From University to Rowing

13:43 Finding Identity and Purpose in Rowing

25:51 The Road to Olympic Aspirations

37:41 The Role of Environment and Coaching in Success

38:33 Mastering the Basics: The Key to Elite Performance

43:44 Handling Pressure: Transforming Anxiety into Excitement

49:32 Identity Beyond Competition: Life After the Gold Medal

53:44 The Process vs. Outcome: A Shift in Perspective

56:30 Rapid Fire Insights: Habits, Success, and Mindset

01:01:24 Building a Business: Lessons from Sports to Real Estate

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Keywords

Rowing, Olympic gold medal, mindset, coaching, personal development, resilience, identity, business, success, performance

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