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Why Fear and Obstacles are a Good Thing - Lex Gillette

Career Competitor

English - August 04, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
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So often we are encouraged to avoid the things that scare us and to avoid potential obstacles within our competitive endeavors. But, what if there was a positive spin we could put on both fear and obstacles that enhances your career and pursuit of optimal performance?

On this episode we welcome back the great Lex Gillette, a 5x Paralympian for Team USA who has build both a highly successful athletic and speaking career on the very belief that there is "no need for sight when you have a vision".

Lex previously joined the podcast back in 2020 and has since then competed in his 5th Paralympic Games and written his debut book (grab a copy here).

Within our discussion, Lex offers key insights on chasing your dreams and overcoming adversity which include

Why fear can help you break out of your comfort zoneHow vulnerability can help in the assessment of problemsWhy obstacles can be seen as landmarks to reach and passThe importance of trying new things repeatedly to continue growing

You can learn much more about Lex, his story and his offerings by heading to https://www.lexgillette.com/

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