This episode is an inspiring one, where Penny Mallory, the first woman to have driven a rally car for Ford and to drive in the world championships tells David about her journey.  We go on to discuss her difficult childhood, her mentality to turn what seemed impossible into reality. Penny’s story is a very inspiring one, enjoy tuning in!

 

Key Takeaways:

• Penny’s experiences helped her develop qualities associated with Mental Toughness, Resilience.
• Taking risks are necessary to achieve your dreams.
• There can be prices to pay for committing yourself to your craft.
• Goal setting and being focused is what energizes me.
• By investing more time in the psychological side I could have achieved a lot more.
• The journey can be so much fun.
• Knowing why you are doing what you are doing is hugely important when you are faced with difficulties.
• When COVID-19 has passed where going to blessed with more mentally tough people due to the experience.
• Taking care of yourself, giving yourself a rest from time to time is important to keep operating at a high level.
• Consider your environment and adapt it if you need to, to help yourself.

 

Connect with Penny Mallory

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Website

Penny's Books

1. World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour: Adopt a winning mindset to get what you want

2. Take Control of Your Life: An Extraordinary Guide To Achieving Transformation and Success in Your Best Years

 

Connect with David Charlton

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Nick Grantham: Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery (Ep 015)

David Charlton: How the Mentally Tough Deal with Lockdown (Ep 025)

Dr John Perry: Thrive, Don’t Just Survive 2021 (Ep 035) 

 

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