E247 Apolo Ohno - Lessons in Greatness and Realizing Massive Dreams from the Most Decorated US Winter Olympian of All Time

Apolo Anton Ohno claimed his first major speed skating title at the US Championships at the age of 14—after just six months of training. Over the next decade and a half, he went from kid prodigy to the most decorated US Winter Olympian in history—a title he still holds—earning eight Olympic medals in short-track speed skating across the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Winter Games. Tyler and Apolo’s discussion focused on how Apolo became a champion short-track speed skater and found success after hanging up his skates, with Apolo sharing how he leveraged micro-trauma, mindset and hard pivots to propel him forward. Highlights include: How Apolo’s career in short-track speed skating began The micro-trauma, grueling training and early success Apolo experienced as a kid When Apolo realized that mindset was the key to unlocking his full potential How Apolo leveraged sports psychology and embraced a new, extreme way of strength and conditioning  Changing the mind by changing the body How elite athletes leverage setbacks and/or micro-traumas to become world class in their sport Apolo's five golden principles and why you must choose the hard path when reinventing yourself FOPO Apolo’s advice to anyone with big dreams Apolo’s three things that are critical to success Connect with Apolo: Website: https://apoloohno.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApoloOhno Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apoloohno/ The following books were mentioned in the show: Hard Pivot by Apolo Ohno Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Ryan Holiday’s Books Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com. In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities. If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com. We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com. This episode is brought to you by the eQRP. eQRP's mission is to transform your financial future by providing a way to take control of your retirement money - money that’s stranded in 401(k) or IRA accounts. Whether you want to invest in real estate or you’re concerned about a financial crash, or perhaps you want to rollover your money - tax and penalty free - we have your solution. Text “ELEVATE” to 307.213.3475.