Episode 45 - Mountain Highs and Mental Lows: Extreme Sport and Entrepreneurship with Toby Simmons

In this episode of The MindSets Podcast, Angus Cook (@MindSets_Podcast) speaks with Toby Simmons (@tobysimmonsuk), diving deep into his raw and resilient story. After choosing to leave formal education, Toby embraced the seasonnaire lifestyle, heading to the mountains where he discovered ski freestyle and competed among some of the UK’s best at events like the Laax World Champs. Training hard—but admittedly recklessly—in New Zealand, he faced a life-changing injury, breaking his neck and back. Undeterred, Toby returned to seasonal work, but the lifestyle and its toll on his mental health eventually led to a turning point.Following these challenges, Toby shifted his focus, launching an online yoga business during COVID-19. Through this venture, he learned invaluable lessons in business, selling it for profit and moving on to new opportunities, including hybrid athleticism and endurance events like marathons and triathlons. Today, Toby has committed to building his next business, ActiveXplore, selling his belongings and heading to Asia to fully dedicate himself to his vision. He’s also preparing for the Beachy Head Marathon as part of a self-planned ironman-inspired triathlon.Join us as we explore Toby’s journey of resilience, reinvention, and the lessons learned from choosing an unconventional path 🌍 Listen now and follow us on social media for more insights:Toby Simmons: @tobysimmonsukToby's Business (ActiveXplore): @activexploretravelInstagram: @mindsets_podcastTikTok: @mindsets_podcastPersonal: @angus_cookEnquiries: [email protected] MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcastPodcast Intro/ Outro Music:Song: TULE - Fearless [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/FearlessWatch: http://youtu.be/9rujCfYXhQc#FreestyleSkiing #SeasonnaireLife #MentalHealthAwareness #HybridAthlete #Entrepreneurship #EnduranceTraining #ActiveXplore #TobySimmons #MindSetsPodcast #Ironman #triathlon #marathon #running #hybrid #hybridtraining Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mindsets-podcast/donations