In 1992, Joe teamed with Scott Strausbaugh to win America's first-ever Olympic Gold Medal in Whitewater Canoe Slalom. Twelve years after the Barcelona games, Joe returned to the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens as an athlete, finishing a career which included paddling rivers in more than twenty countries and thousands of competitive experiences. He is the former CEO for the USA Canoe/Kayak, which is a national governing body for Olympic level paddle sports. Joe also worked for NBC as commentator for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Show notes:

Training didn’t feel like training and work didn’t feel like work, because I loved it. @JoeJacobi

When you’re doing what you love, it’s easier to become one of the best in the world at it. @Rory_Vaden

Being in a culture of excellence pushes you to only except excellence. @JoeJacobi

You can’t focus on a mistake, you have to shift your attention forward to focus on the present moment. @JoeJacobi

When you visualize your course in life, it gives you such clarity and intent. @JoeJacobi

Embracing diversity creates a better team. @JoeJacobi

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together –African Proverb

Once we get to a good place in life, we stop doing what it took to get us there @JoeJacobi

Joe shares three questions he asks himself every morning and every night

See the victory happen in your head before you set out on the journey. @Rory_Vaden

Rory shares his experience with competing in the World Championships of Public Speaking

Your mind believes whatever you tell it most often @Rory_Vaden

At the end of the day, it’s not about trophies or a dollar amount, it’s about the person you became in the process @Rory_Vaden

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