Phylicia George is a former Canadian Track and Field athlete. She is a 3-time Olympian and has competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympics as a competitor in the 100m Hurdles and as a Bobsledder. 

On today’s episode of Muamba Moments, we’re talking about:

00:50 - Who is Phylicia George?

01:35 - How did she get into track and field?

03:00 - How do you thrive in an individual sport?

04:25 - Why it’s important to have a good support system 

06:10 - What does it take to develop mental toughness. Get out of your comfort zone!

08:25 - Why is it important to make sacrifices for your dreams?

10:20 - Why you should always keep your goals in front of you. Know your “Why.”

12:14 - What is the key to lasting success?

15:10 - The biggest competition out there is yourself.

17:40 - Should you focus on your strengths or weaknesses?

19:43 - How did Phylicia George get into Bobsledding?

21:35 - You have to take risks.

22:40 - How was the training different from track to bobsled?

24:30 - What was it like being a back-up on a team for the first time?

26:30 - How to embrace fear and take action anyway.

29:20 - What is the story you’re telling yourself? 

30:20 - Why you have to trust yourself!

31:57 - The importance of always have a “beginner’s mind”

34:20 - How did you keep going when everyone told you to move on?

37:02 - How do you overcome self-doubt? 

39:04 - Why you can’t compare yourself to others?

40:55 - Work ethic wins everything.

42:45 - Advice to young women: stand in your truth.