Especially in the turbulent phase we are in, it is more important than ever to know your own values and priorities. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be inspired by other people. Quite the opposite! I try to take something away from each encounter – good things to take on my way, but also recognizing negative traits I want to get rid of.
Podcasts are a medium that allows me to incredibly expand this treasure trove of encounters. I get to produce some myself with my good friend Kevin Rechsteiner and I always listen to selected formats where it’s mostly about leadership, personal development, performance or research & science.
Every now and then I share content here that I find particularly exciting or enriching.
Today this is an interview with Tianna Bartoletta, a track and field athlete from the USA and multiple world and Olympic champion in sprinting and long jump. She shows remarkable maturity in dealing with success, what it means to her, and that ultimately the biggest victories don’t necessarily make you happy. I experienced this phenomenon myself when I became world champion in long-distance triathlon in Nice in 2002 and only later learned a lot from this experience.
The second conversation ties into this theme Dr. Laurie Santos of Yale University runs a Chair for Greater Happiness – no kidding!
Especially in 2020, when we are experiencing a lot of unsteadiness and uncertainty, such reflections are valuable.
Have fun listening.
