Ant Williams is a two-time ice diving world record holder and performance psychologist who harnessed his mindset to push through fear and break a world record at 53.

His story has been featured in Apple’s immersive documentary Ice Dive - filmed on the Vision Pro, with 180 degree video and spatial audio that literally puts you under the ice with him. It’s one of the most intense and beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

We talk about mental toughness, identity, fear, and why most people underestimate what they’re capable of - especially later in life.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:41) Ant’s Background and Career

(04:06) The Decision to Pursue Ice Diving

(06:26) Challenges and Mental Toughness in Ice Diving

(08:35) Training and Preparation for World Records

(20:42) The Power of Mental Reframing

(26:34) Starting a Sport at 30 - The Mental Edge

(26:59) The Importance of Evolving and Taking Risks

(28:07) Balancing Traditional Roles and Mental Health

(29:35) Accountability and the Mind-Body Connection

(30:31) Training and Public Commitment

(32:04) The Apple Documentary

(36:27) The Immersive Experience of the Documentary

(38:24) Taking Chances and Embracing Opportunities

(42:29) Future Goals and Sharing the Journey

(44:57) Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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https://go.moveyourmind.io/training

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Email: [email protected]

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Watch the Apple Doco:

https://tv.apple.com/gb/episode/ice-dive/umc.cmc.1lxb2q6h7pj1b6k1q2hgq25xt?showId=umc.cmc.5al10vz5fkqzxonreq110ony0

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