15. American Downhiller: Mental resilience, Sundance, and Gratitude - Steven Nyman

Send us Fan MailSteven Nyman is famous for speed and resilience. World Cup four time Olympian ski racer is a downhill specialist. Steven talks about being raised at Sundance Utah, winning the 2002 World Junior Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, and raced on the US Ski Team into his 40s. Steven talks about determination, mental resilience and gratitude through the hard days of competitive skiing and through injury and rehabilitation. If it weren't for some of his injuries, he wouldn't have met some of the people who helped him hone his mental toughness and find longevity. He also shares every turn on the slopes is a testament to hard work and appreciation for the mountain's embrace.Outside of skiing, Steven is a husband and a father and works on a project called Fantasy Ski Racer, which aims to connect fans to the skiing world. He has also become a host for the Birds of Prey race in Beaver Creek and the U.S. Alpine Championships at Winter Park.Chapter:00:00 - Intro03:03 - Sundance Ski Resort in Utah is a Special Place 07:32 - Competing in World Juniors15:27 - Downhill Racer - Portrays the life of a professional ski racer18:30 - Exploring towns fueled mental and physical resilience and gratitude22:32 - American Downhiller Denim Vest Motivated Team 24:37 - What it's like in a World Cup Downhill Course30:09 - Injuries, Recovery, Resilience, Lessons Learned, 33:34 - “The best luck comes from preparation”35:15 - Craig Manning "The Fearless Mind"36:33 - How his parents influenced in different and impactful ways40:01 - Life after Downhill - Husband, Father43:02 - What does gratitude mean to Steven Nyman?Follow Steven Nyman:https://www.instagram.com/steven_nyman/?hl=enFollow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:[email protected]