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Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Dominique Dawes on Olympic Gold and Pursuing Excellence

Aug 26, 2020
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Dominique Dawes
In this engaging conversation, Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian and gold medalist, shares her journey from gymnastics to opening her own academy. She discusses the challenges of striving for excellence during the pandemic and balancing competition with personal fulfillment. Dominique also explores parenting amidst professional commitments and how introverts and extroverts navigated the social dynamics during lockdowns. With anecdotes reflecting on lasting fulfillment over temporary achievements, she inspires listeners to cherish family and meaningful relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Family Involvement

  • Dominique Dawes involves her family in her speaking engagements and now her business.
  • She values family and finds it essential to her work.
INSIGHT

Alive Time vs. Dead Time

  • Utilize downtime productively.
  • Focus on making progress and creating something meaningful instead of waiting for things to return to normal.
INSIGHT

Balancing Individual and Team Goals

  • Gymnastics is both individual and team-based, requiring a balance of personal drive and team unity.
  • Dawes prioritizes her family and the betterment of the sport over ego.
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