Kate Courtney is a world champion mountain biker, Olympian, and entrepreneur redefining professional cycling through her pioneering She Sends Racing initiative. We discuss her Olympic torch handover with Tom Cruise, her renewed approach to performance, mountain biking's Marin County origins, and why embracing authenticity unlocks athletic excellence. READ MORE👉🏾 http://bit.ly/richroll907
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:54 Tom Cruise and the Olympic Torch
00:04:58 Lessons from Tom Cruise
00:08:17 Pursuit of Self-Mastery
00:14:13 Coaching Evolution
00:16:56 Growing Up in Marin County
00:18:42 Entry into Competitive Mountain Biking
00:20:08 First Race Victory & Growth of MTB in Schools
00:21:51 Professional Journey at Stanford
00:24:05 Training Dynamics
00:25:08 Academic Pursuits
00:26:09 World Cup Experience
00:27:29 Stanford's Support
00:28:57 Career Clarity
00:30:27 Olympic Selection Insights
00:31:34 2017 Breakthrough & Transition to Pro
00:33:07 World Championship Victory
00:34:30 Ad Break
00:36:39 Qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
00:40:23 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
00:42:44 Mountain Biking Overview: Euro vs U.S. / World Cup vs Olympics
00:47:04 Tokyo Preparation: The Importance of Mindset in Racing
00:49:21 The Balance of Grit vs Flexibility, & Finding the Right Tension
00:50:58 Emotional Management Post-Tokyo
00:53:10 The Ebbs & Flows of Competition
00:57:23 The Turning Point in Edinburgh
00:59:18 The New Coaching Approach
01:05:09 Ad Break
01:07:32 Mindset Over Numbers
01:09:37 Exploring Performance Inefficiencies
01:10:34 Balancing Data and Feel
01:13:48 The Marginal Gains Mindset
01:15:25 Discipline vs. Joy in Performance
01:16:28 Mindfulness and Mental Skills
01:17:46 Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
01:19:31 Realizing Broader Goals in Sport
01:21:13 Inspiring Others / The She Sends Foundation / 'Sending It'
01:24:55 Fear Management in Racing
01:27:35 Entrepreneurial Journey in Cycling
01:31:18 Mission-Driven Approach to Racing
01:34:08 Partnerships with Brands
01:37:23 Understanding Brand Value
01:40:43 Exploring New Opportunities
01:45:14 The Role of Team in Racing
01:46:46 Joining the On Team
01:50:43 Social Media's Role
01:53:35 Legacy and Future Goals
01:55:56 Renewed Focus in Training
01:56:47 Finding Your Passion
01:58:00 Giving vs. Extracting
02:03:05 Defining legacy
02:04:56 Closing Remarks
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