1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Welcome to the Inspired Athlete podcast! In this episode, we’re digging into a truth I’ve learned over 20 years of coaching wrestling: the greatest athletes aren't just in love with winning; they are in love with the daily act of getting better . We explore why legendary researcher Jim Collins argues we should &quot;focus on the fire&quot; of the work itself, using the incredible story of Olympic gold medalist Tenley Albright, who dedicated less than 2% of her biography to her medal because she was so focused on the joy of her next pursuit . We also take a page out of Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations to realize that &quot;glory&quot; is often just the fleeting &quot;clapping of tongues,&quot; and that true resilience comes from valuing your own actions and the process rather than seeking the shaky ground of external approval . Whether you're a state champ or just starting out, it’s time to ask yourself: if nobody could see the work you’re putting in, would it still be worth doing? The Inspired Athlete http://theinspiredteacherpodcast.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41575310/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/41575310