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Mikaela Shiffrin | The World's Best Skier on Pressure, Passion & Perseverance

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Sep 13, 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin, the world's best skier, discusses her incredible achievements in alpine skiing, her commitment to working from the inside out, and her unflappable courage in the face of challenges. She shares insights into handling external pressures, maintaining a process-oriented mindset, and the importance of having a strong support system. Mikaela also reflects on struggles, finding one's own voice, and the significance of low expectations and high standards in life.

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INSIGHT

Process Over Outcome

Michaela Shiffrin credits her parents' process-focused upbringing for shielding her from early external pressure.
They prioritized enjoyment and work ethic over expectations, creating a stable identity and intrinsic motivation.

ADVICE

Coach Yourself First

Mikaela advises self-coaching first: assess what you want to improve before seeking feedback.
Ask yourself what you felt and what to change before watching video or talking to coaches or media.

INSIGHT

Self-Care Isn’t A Finished Product

Mikaela warns that influencer self-care often simplifies struggle into a polished narrative.
She points out real growth requires testing, time, and accepting ongoing ups and downs.

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Success - in any arena - often demands a delicate dance between fearlessness, finesse and dedication. Mikaela Shiffrin, a true luminary in alpine skiing, has mastered this equilibrium like no other. With an astounding 88 World Cup wins to her name, Mikaela stands as the greatest alpine skier in history. Period.

She's a two-time Olympic Champion, seven-time World Champion, and five-time Overall World Cup champion. But Mikaela's influence extends far beyond the slopes. In 2023, Time Magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and the ESPY Awards named her the Best Athlete in Women's Sports. And she’s done all of this before the age of 29.

Clearly Mikaela has talent. Confidence. Discipline. But what sets her apart, as you’ll hear, is her commitment and honesty to work from the inside out. She’s developed incredible abilities to tune out toxic mental noise, perform at the knife’s edge, and bounce forward when it gets hard. More than anything, her success comes from her unflappable courage in the face of challenge - or as she says, “the confidence to try” - and try again and again, even if things don’t work out.

Off the mountain, and in this conversation, Mikaela is equally impressive. We delve into Mikaela's remarkable journey, from her early days on the slopes to her unparalleled achievements in alpine skiing. She shares insights into handling external pressures, maintaining a process-oriented mindset, and embracing an honest approach to self-coaching. Join us as we explore the mindset of a true champion and learn from Mikaela's clarity, intensity, and passion for the sport she loves.

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