How to Embrace CHANGE and Find PURPOSE with The USA's Most Decorated Winter Olympian, Apolo Ohno

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“The work is the shortcut.” - Apolo Anton Ohno
What are the characteristics of an olympic mindset?
More importantly, how well does that mindset work, once the time for chasing medals is over?
These were the kinds of questions that Apolo Anton Ohno, the most decorated American winter olympian of all time, had to ask himself when he retired from short track speed skating at the age of 28.
How do you forge a brand new identity when your old one is no longer relevant? How do you define a life well lived? How do you find, and stay aligned with, your True North?
In today’s episode of Impact Theory, we dive deep into these questions and more, including Anton’s humble beginnings, his relationship with his father, and the 5 Golden Principles that will help you through even the most challenging times.
If you liked this episode, you should definitely check out Apolo’s new book, Hard Pivot: Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.
Order your copy today by clicking here: amzn.to/3qoiFIU
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 | Introduction
02:16 | Apolo’s Experience Being Raised By His Father
10:31 | Humble Beginnings
14:41 | Tapping Into the Dark Side to Achieve Greatness
23:25 | Finding Deeper Meaning After Success
32:05 | How Apolo Metabolizes Pain
35:24 | The Universal Skills For Greatness
47:58 | How Curiosity Helped Apolo Thrive After Retirement
52:13 | Apolo’s Later Relationship With His Father
55:07 | Stop Wasting Time and Take Back Control of Your Life
58:46 | How Hardship Leads to Growth
QUOTES:
“If my dad had not placed me in these types of situations and environments, or if I had not operated from those psychological places of fear, or anger or rage, there is no way that I would have been able to… achieve that level of performance.” [16:55]
“People want to subscribe and be a part of something because maybe they don't have their own identity for themselves. And it's much easier to turn their face and look towards something else.” [20:26]
“You're going to fail and it's going to suck and it's going to hurt and there's going to be pain. And you can metabolize that pain, or that pain can blanket you and keep you submerged. That choice is yours.” [29:53]
“I realized, probably about two years into my retirement, that I could get off the treadmill. I was actually in control. I was the governor of my own speed limit.” [39:31]
“You are strong enough. You can do the hard stuff. You're being thrown out of the nest, and you got to adapt. You can and you will.” [1:02:41]
Follow Apolo Ohno:
Website: apoloohno.com/
Twitter: / apoloohno
Instagram: / apoloohno
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[@TomBilyeu]

What advice do you have for those looking to pivot in their lives?

[@NathalieLazo]

Take the time to have space to themselves so they can listen to their own voice rather others telling them what they should do. Taking a reset for their lives allows them to come to our own conclusion to better listen to our intuition for a better pivot. Recently made this move a year ago and couldn’t be more happier for myself and the lives around me. Powerful video! Thank you for sharing this Tom and thank you to your team! :)

[@antidotetumi7505]

Think you Tom for keeping us pushing

[@antidotetumi7505]

think tom ,for keepimg pushing

[@iwasbornspecial]

Build your tendons

[@rene6393]

Spend some time with only yourself and think deeply about who you are, what excites you and what you want to accomplish in life. Once you have clear answers, go to impact theory and search for videos that will explain and teach/guide you what is nesserssary to achieve your goals. GOOD LUCK! 🐐

[@GosiaCanoFitness]

I am just blown away by Apolo’s intelligence. I can’t wait to read his book.

[@gloriamariadc7757]

“The lowest hanging fruit is just by doing th work (& get rid of th distracting BS)”. So perfectly said.👌

[@gloriamariadc7757]

Tom is such an awesome interviewer.. OMG!!!! He really lets people fully express themselves, & keeps it all on track.

[@e-rock6328]

Legit one of the best episodes I've seen here. Apolo is one of my favorite athletes of all time. Can't wait to read the book 🤙🏻

[@Homelessbillionaire]

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” - William James

[@progressandproductivity]

great video. So glad you interviewed Apolo Ohno, thanks, loved the last minutes on hardship “The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” ― Jodi Picoult

[@adamtoutou2216]

never knew speed skating was a thing till now love Apolo's story

[@admypagame]

*Facing change can help us build more courage, it can help us built resilience, by not giving up and adapting accordingly, it can help us be more compassionate towards others in our same situation and can give us more wisdom from the experience.*

[@vivekbansal7645]

I love this channel because This channel post full 1 hour video And I really hate short video of 2 3 mins Love you Tom

[@conversationcorner1837]

I agree. It's good content

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

I agree I pursued one goal for 8 years once I won 🥇I was lost. I also was a cop for 12 years then I was totally lost once I left. I had to find another goal to find new motivation 🔥I feel way better pursuing a goal 😆👍🏻Another great video 💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joeynila7049]

Deep. What a great episode.

[@luisborges2048]

I'm only 23 min into this conversation and this guy is describing myself completely.

[@IronReef77]

I just want to say I recognized all your hard work and amount of content you pump out. I remember you mentioned your "juice" is that you are satisfied by knowing you're putting in the work and nobody really knows how much you do. Keep up the dedication and discipline Tom! Love the work @Tom Bilyeu

[@HiluT]

Such a great conversation ❤️

[@thechancellor-]

To the *incredible person* that's seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.

[@paultrainor4068]

Thank You

[@soulstreams333]

🙏🏻

[@yamaharv3190]

I had heard Apolo Ono's name before, but I didn't know who he was or what he did. I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you for having him on.

[@agjohnjones5669]

This guy it's mindset and how' artículate in retrospective it's amazaing!! One of the Best interview great questions Tom🐐

[@ShaniTheBurningTree]

Finding purpose is as simple as reflecting what you enjoyed doing as a kid, redoing those things, and focusing on the one that brings you the most joy. For me, it’s dance. 🤗

[@bradanderson6350]

Ono and Tom, about minute 47:58, would have loved to hear more on "the work is the shortcut". What a great truth you are clearly declaring. Thanks for sharing your chat with us.

[@Homelessbillionaire]

When someone tells me ‘no,’ it doesn’t mean I can’t do it, it simply means I can’t do it with them.” -

[@lilamnbdh967]

Thank you so much Tom 🙏

[@gabihart4639]

right on time! 💛

[@reclaimedlegion9830]

That's a great productive tip. But there's something more unique about being the underdog vs "always been great." Being able to work hard, see progress, and win medals through your hard work is an amazing experience and feels fantastic.

[@gleegg92]

Possibly my most favourite interview yet and I really did not see it coming

[@antidotetumi7505]

That's a great video, keep up the great work

[@lashawn369]

Checking in from the DMV.

[@Cannamom420Mimi]

Me too 🤗 The DMV area has a lot of amazingly beautiful souls 😘

[@svbuchanan]

Such depth, great to meet Apollo. Can't wait to see what he does next! I would love to see him connect with Robin Sharma. Tom, I hope you were ok, you were far too quiet.

[@catedoge3206]

Amazing!

[@DJSTOEK]

Thanks

[@M26S]

Great content

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Yes❤

[@mariabrowne8103]

This was such an amazing interview. But I'm not gonna lie, I've really been missing those Tom Bilyeu introductions

[@haitamd]

How's this guy 40 years old?

[@raysellopez]

🙌🏼

[@deconstructedbyrishabh6415]

His father wasn't observing. His father was creating!

[@deconstructedbyrishabh6415]

He instilled the thought of being a chameleon in him. And then he did not TELL, but instilled that his greatest was yet to come after his retirement.

[@c.j.burtwell8430]

I just started the video and it’s fresh on my mind, Why do you hate the word “Balance”?

[@lawbee2448]

Just guessing probably cause it's cliche way to express keeping everything in check and moderation. Basically an overused term and simplified explanation how to approach life.

[@ashleyhenager9266]

💚

[@E3litecompany]

Hey is there anyway you all can make the audio louder just a bit I have EarPods in and can barley hear anything

[@LEOFADS]

Ok.

[@StevenMadrigal]

❤️💪🧠 Hi Tom, check out Elitom El Amin, he is a 20 year breatharian. Thank you!

[@UnrealTournament420]

Please try to get Richard Heart on the show 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@glamouricon1181]

New here Stay safe and stay concted

[@glamouricon1181]

@♜ Pínned by Tom Bilyeu sure U to visit

[@lakshitajain9525]

51:30

[@senaares6107]

He looks 20

[@motivationeyes2852]

This🎆🎆 man has done more to change people's lives than almost anyone else in the last decade. What do you think? 🎇🎇..............🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@maureenmckillop3622]

His eyes look completely different.

[@kubzero874]

Lie to yourself the way you want to ... You're lying to yourself anyways. Telling yourself that you must do certain Things or that you dont have to at all. Only one Thing is true: you must Live because death doesnt exist or more precisely death is non existence. So the only thing that will ever exist is life. Now go ahead and live

[@conversationcorner1837]

Left to their own devices, most people are lost

[@chads2219]

"...of making of many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear GOD, and keep his COMMANDMENTS: for this is the WHOLE duty of man For God shall bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil." Live to please God and you will please yourself and others, and your life will have purpose because the purpose is for you to have life eternal with those whom are righteous and will be loving in return.

[@marcelcorbeanu]

This is how trauma from childhood looks like. Where is he today? He got some medals and got tortured for what? Really?!

[@Not_all_as_it_seems]

I am surprised that his deeply driven personal goal is so fundementaly shallow... To please, spend time etc with family. Yes this comnent is discusive. No this comment is not complete.

[@prankzonpoint5536]

I think this was the most self centered uninformational waste of time so far Tom step it up .

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