EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 1H 3M
How to Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks — From a World Champion Racer: Robyn Benincasa
from Hack Your Happiness · host Small Bits of Happiness
Ready for a masterclass in resilience? Robyn Benincasa is a two-time World Champion Adventure Racer, and a top keynote speaker. This week, Robyn shares some of her most extreme stories as an adventure racer, how she shapes her mindset to favor her outcomes, and how to work well with others - especially under pressure. Next, Robyn opens up about how anyone can persevere through challenges, and tells us more about her non-profit, Project Athena: helping others achieve their adventurous dreams & turn setbacks into comebacks! Shop our Happiness Products: https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/gifts-for-teenagers-shop-all/Support Us:https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/welcome-to-hack-your-happiness/Check out Robyn's website: https://robynbenincasa.com/Learn more about Project Athena:https://www.projectathena.org/robyn-benincasa.htmlVisit the Small Bits of Happiness Website + Join The Happiness Family! https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/(00:00) Intro(01:28) How Robyn Got Started(05:28) The Intersection(06:43) Follow Your Inclinations(09:37) Robyn's Greatest Challenge(15:26) The Impact of Our Community(18:15) Robyn's Top Three Tips(25:29) What Are Traits of A Good Team Member?(30:10) How To Exit The Victim Mindset(32:47) What Is Project Athena?(38:04) Find New Forms of Control(40:13) What Is Robyn's GRIT?(45:22) Set Goals Without Getting Overwhelmed(51:46) Robyn To Her Teen Self(55:35) What Brings Robyn A Small Bit of Happiness?(58:37) Robyn's Motivational Quote(1:02:28) Key Takeaways
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Ready for a masterclass in resilience? Robyn Benincasa is a two-time World Champion Adventure Racer, and a top keynote speaker. This week, Robyn shares some of her most extreme stories as an adventure racer, how she shapes her mindset to favor her outcomes, and how to work well with others - especially under pressure. Next, Robyn opens up about how anyone can persevere through challenges, and tells us more about her non-profit, Project Athena: helping others achieve their adventurous dreams & turn setbacks into comebacks! Shop our Happiness Products: https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/gifts-for-teenagers-shop-all/Support Us:https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/welcome-to-hack-your-happiness/Check out Robyn's website: https://robynbenincasa.com/Learn more about Project Athena:https://www.projectathena.org/robyn-benincasa.htmlVisit the Small Bits of Happiness Website + Join The Happiness Family! https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/(00:00) Intro(01:28) How Robyn Got Started(05:28) The Intersection(06:43) Follow Your Inclinations(09:37) Robyn's Greatest Challenge(15:26) The Impact of Our Community(18:15) Robyn's Top Three Tips(25:29) What Are Traits of A Good Team Member?(30:10) How To Exit The Victim Mindset(32:47) What Is Project Athena?(38:04) Find New Forms of Control(40:13) What Is Robyn's GRIT?(45:22) Set Goals Without Getting Overwhelmed(51:46) Robyn To Her Teen Self(55:35) What Brings Robyn A Small Bit of Happiness?(58:37) Robyn's Motivational Quote(1:02:28) Key Takeaways
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