The Willpower Podcast

#8 - Noah Shlesinger: What Does it Take To Be A World-Class Athlete?


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Today's guest is professional triathlete Noah Schlesinger.

You can find Noah on Instagram @noah.shlesinger or his website noahshlesinger.com


In our conversation Noah shares his journey into triathlons and the challenges he faces. He discusses the importance of regularity and discipline in his training routine and how he finds motivation to push through difficult workouts and races.


Noah also talks about his experience of winning his first race and the satisfaction he feels from pushing himself to his limits. He reflects on a race where he didn't perform as well as he hoped and the lessons he learned from it. Noah also discusses his struggle with maintaining an optimal weight for his sport and his plans to improve in this area.


00:00 Introduction and Background

01:30 Getting Into Triathlons

04:05 Reflecting on Race Performances

10:10 Balancing Training in Different Disciplines

14:00 Day-to-Day Habits and Finding Willpower

24:28 Lessons Learned from a Challenging Race

30:08 The Impact of Full-Time Athletic Career

35:29 Finding Balance and Individuality

39:19 Misconceptions About Motivation

44:13 Struggling with Weight Management

49:52 Excitement for Future Races and Training

50:55 Where to Find More Information

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The Willpower PodcastBy William Mulvaney