#411 - Look For Approval From Yourself

Train with an empty cup, always looking to learn. The questions never end and athletes with a mind open to improvement find the most enjoyment. Finding that passion is what keeps you engaged and having the most fun in a sport that can be demoralizing if you let it. Don't try to impress your coach, spouse, arch rival, or kids, impress yourself. The races are coming and there are no failures, only opportunities to learn. Topics: Questions never end in this sport Inspire Your Own Journey Burn out rate There's no finish line Never giving up on athletes Coaches don't "make" athletes be ready "Learned" coaching as kids Flipping your own switch Who are you looking to for approval? Have you disappointed your coach? Where do you set your bar? Put less pressure on yourself React to losing like the pros The collectors after Mike What upsets Coach Robbie When people force their reality on others Don't live in other people's misery The races are coming A C26 Athlete Set to Swim the English Channel Find ways to continue to push yourself You grow or you don't It's been really easy to be negative, don't be There's never a better time to get up and do what you want It doesn't have to be perfection, start something . . . Monks and the key to happiness Following your passion and be productive What upsets Mike ---------------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com  Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com  Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]