About the Guest: Lex Gillette is a world-renowned Paralympic track and field athlete, speaker, and author. Despite losing his sight at age 8, Lex has built a career marked by world records, Paralympic medals, and a powerful mission to teach others how to "see" their potential. His message centers on leadership, resilience, and unlocking excellence in life’s everyday moments.

About the Episode: In this inspiring conversation, Steve Mellor welcomes back Lex Gillette for a deep dive into what it really means to be “growth ready.” They explore the mindset of daily excellence, the vital role of trust and feedback in high-performance relationships, and how Lex’s unique experiences as a blind athlete have sharpened his insights on leadership, dependency, and perspective. With powerful reflections on parenthood, adversity, and preparation for the 2028 LA Games, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider how they define success—and who they lean on to reach it.

Takeaways:

• The true meaning of being "growth ready"
• The role of flexibility, open-mindedness, and perspective
• Trust, communication, and feedback in high-performance teams
• Lessons from Lex’s journey as a blind athlete
• The daily competition mindset — winning the day
• Applying elite athletic principles to everyday life
• Preparing for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games
• Personal responsibility and leadership
• The story behind Lex's book No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision
• Navigating life with purpose, beyond sport

Links & Resources:

• Lex Gillette’s Website: www.lexgillette.com
• No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision (Book)
• Lex on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn (@lexgillette)
• Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center

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