Competing with Yourself with Robert B. Foster

Episode Summary: In this energizing and candid conversation, Robert B. Foster shares how growing up as the youngest of seven—and being seen only as "so-and-so's little brother"—ignited a competitive fire that shaped his life. From a sidelined Olympic dream to being blindsided by a panic attack on the way to work, Robert's journey is filled with moments where he chose belief over resignation. He talks about walking away from a 60-hour-a-week job, transforming his garage into a gym, coaching himself through recovery after major surgery, and reclaiming the track medals others said he'd never earn again. Now a speaker, author, and coach, Robert teaches others how to rewrite their narrative, face fear with action, and show up even when you're not at 100%. What We Talk About in This Episode: Growing up with a drive to prove himself The power of physical movement to release stress Leaving a steady paycheck to pursue passion How to handle doubt when starting from scratch The mental shift from imposter syndrome to self-leadership Recovering from major physical setbacks Lessons from parenting, failure, and coaching Helping others find purpose through action Quotable Insight: "You don't have to be 100% every day. Just stay above 51%—keep moving forward." Resources & Links: 📘 Robert's Book: Shut Up and Grind 🎤 Robert's Podcast: Shut Up and Grind with Robert B. Foster 🌐 Connect with Robert: robertbfoster.com ✅ Love this conversation? Want more real, raw stories of healing and self-discovery? Visit WalkWithMeConversations.com for full episodes, resources, and ways to support or get involved.