8: Getting 100% Out of Yourself with Tim O’Donnell

“It’s really all about self-improvement. And not just in terms of your finish time. More about what you learned about yourself and how you solved problems.” - Tim O’Donnell(click to tweet) To reach the highest level, you have to give 100% of yourself.While this undeniable truth might seem like common sense, we often forget that it is a requirement. If our minds are not convinced of this fact, we will create excuses to justify why we aren’t achieving our potential. Professional or extra-curricular, we must commit to a daily practice that forces us to max out on our abilities.That’s why on today’s episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by Tim O’Donnell.  Timothy O’Donnell is one of the world’s most successful and experienced American long-course triathletes. As a professional, he has earned 50+ podium finishes including over 22 wins at major events throughout the world. Along with the ITU Long Distance World Champion (2009) title, his other wins include nine Ironman 70.3 victories, two IRONMAN wins, and six Armed Forces National Championships.Listen to this episode to hear us uncover the secrets behind such extreme athletics, and what’s required to perform at the highest level of anything.“Nerves are good. You have to be able to control them properly.” - Tim O’Donnell(click to tweet)Points to Keep In MindUse your critical-thinking skills to problem-solve in racing environmentsKeep yourself together while in the dark places of extreme exerciseWhile racing, make it a goal not to get dropped by the competitionIf you can hold your form together, you can usually hold your paceTeam sports leave more room for rationalization than solo sportsYou can follow Tim O’Donnell:Personal WebsiteInstagramTwitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.