Swimmer, coach, business startup genius -- as the co-founder of the app MySwimPro, Fares Ksebati shows how grit and determination, even with limited resources, can produce success. Ksebati was recently selected by Forbes Magazine in the prestigious “30 under 30” for entrepreneurs to watch in 2020. 

If you've ever even thought about starting a business or just want some savvy advice from one of today's young leaders on how to be successful in almost anything, you'll love this concise and valuable interview with Ksebati.

ABOUT FARES KSEBATI

Fares Ksebati is a national champion Masters swimmer and certified Masters coach and the co-founder of MySwimPro -- the number one fitness application for swimming with more than 1 million app downloads. Ksebati was recently selected by Forbes Magazine to the prestigious “30 under 30” list in the consumer technology category. 

Episode Topics and Mentions

MySwimPro

Forbes Magazine

“30 under 30” list

Virtual coaching

Apple Watch

World Swim Day

Learning to swim 

Consistency

Starting a business

Bill Gates

The “why”

BHAG - Big, hairy, audacious goals

Market feedback

Sweat equity

Airbnb

Grit

Resourcefulness

Mentorship

Katie Ledecky

STEM learning

Technology - democratizing knowledge

Panasonic

Michael Phelps

Self-awareness

Competitiveness

US Masters Swimming

“What Swimmers Can Be Thankful For” article

Takeaways and Action Items

Maria

Takeaway 1: It’s always important to find your “why” in life to keep following the right path.

Takeaway 2: Less resources may be better sometimes and forces people to be creative and find grit.

Kelly 

Takeaway 1: BHAGS - Big, hairy, audacious goals get you out of bed in the morning and keeps you passionate. 

Takeaway 2: The five people rule - the people you surround yourself with influence you the most - can lift you up or bring you down.

Quote of the Week

"Resourcefulness and Hustle are real and not unique to anyone's success, you've just got to stick with it and fight the grind" - -Fares Ksebati

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