#019 David Arluck

from Inside with Brett Hawke · host Brett Hawke

The son of a national level swimmer, David Arluck grew up hearing stories about his father’s success in the water. The lack of opportunities that would ultimately end his father’s swimming career at the age of 20, would come to be a driving force behind his company Fitter and Faster. Today, as David takes a moment to share the story behind his business- he talks about his passion for swimming, how he got started in the business of the sport and what Fitter and Faster is trying to accomplish. Hear how he went from being a swimmer and fan to enriching the lives of young swimmers around the country. He shares what Kobe Bryant taught him about work and balance and why he is addicted to success. "I like to succeed man. I'm just addicted to succeeding. I think if you ask anyone- they hate to lose. Everybody hates to lose. But I think most people are okay with it and I think that's a hard truth that people will never admit." - David Arluck [13:39] Key Takeaways: The motivation behind Fitter and Faster. How David Arluck turned his love of swimming into a business What Fitter and Faster is trying to acheive. Episode Timeline: [00:01] Intro [00:54] Brett on working with David Arluck for Fitter & Faster [01:47] Where the concept for Fitter & Faster started [06:13] Why swimming? [08:47] Working for Gary Hall Jr. and his start in the business [12:38] What sets elite athletes apart [19:20] Having to reassess his business [25:09] Why quitting was never an option [26:34] Routines that keep him and the business going [29:31] No need to apologize for success [33:07] What fitter and faster is doing and trying to achieve [37:01] What Kobe Bryant meant to David and lessons on balance and family [46:30] Outro Connect: Find | Brett Hawke At fitterandfaster.com On Instagram @hawkebr Find | David Arluck At Fitterandfaster.com On Instagram: @fitterandfasterswimtour On Facebook: @fitterandfastertour Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: IWBH is presented by Fitter & Faster.  IWBH is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock.

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The son of a national level swimmer, David Arluck grew up hearing stories about his father’s success in the water. The lack of opportunities that would ultimately end his father’s swimming career at the age of 20, would come to be a driving force behind his company Fitter and Faster. Today, as David takes a moment to share the story behind his business- he talks about his passion for swimming, how he got started in the business of the sport and what Fitter and Faster is trying to accomplish. Hear how he went from being a swimmer and fan to enriching the lives of young swimmers around the country. He shares what Kobe Bryant taught him about work and balance and why he is addicted to success. "I like to succeed man. I'm just addicted to succeeding. I think if you ask anyone- they hate to lose. Everybody hates to lose. But I think most people are okay with it and I think that's a hard truth that people will never admit." - David Arluck [13:39] Key Takeaways: The motivation behind Fitter and Faster. How David Arluck turned his love of swimming into a business What Fitter and Faster is trying to acheive. Episode Timeline: [00:01] Intro [00:54] Brett on working with David Arluck for Fitter & Faster [01:47] Where the concept for Fitter & Faster started [06:13] Why swimming? [08:47] Working for Gary Hall Jr. and his start in the business [12:38] What sets elite athletes apart [19:20] Having to reassess his business [25:09] Why quitting was never an option [26:34] Routines that keep him and the business going [29:31] No need to apologize for success [33:07] What fitter and faster is doing and trying to achieve [37:01] What Kobe Bryant meant to David and lessons on balance and family [46:30] Outro Connect: Find | Brett Hawke At fitterandfaster.com On Instagram @hawkebr Find | David Arluck At Fitterandfaster.com On Instagram: @fitterandfasterswimtour On Facebook: @fitterandfastertour Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: IWBH is presented by Fitter & Faster. IWBH is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock.

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