Eric Fonoimoana - How the Olympic Gold Medalist Keeps a Mindset of Progress

Eric Fonoimoana - How the Olympic Gold Medalist Keeps a Mindset of Progress

Author: Aaron Wexler November 18, 2020 Duration: 43:51

Episode 11: Eric Fonoimoana - Beach Volleyball Olympic Gold Medalist, 13x AVP Champion, Mira Costa Beach Coach, Founder of Dig 4 Kids, Co-owner of Elite Beach Volleyball, Realtor

Links:

Youth Foundation: Dig 4 Kids - https://dig4kids.org/

Elite Beach Volleyball Club: https://www.elitebeachvolleyball.com/

Real Estate: https://manhattan-beachproperties.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericfonoi/

In This Episode We Discuss:

-How Eric chooses a mindset of "Progress"

-Putting in the work to becoming your best self

-How Eric creates a plan for the day and the week

-How Inspired practices lead to inspired Games

-How Mindful Breathing can help you with staying calm and managing anxiety

-Recap of the 2000 Olympics and championship Point

-Impacting & Motivating the Youth - Dig 4 Kids

-The "Zone" - how to get in the zone, or flow state, and stay in it

-The meaning of "Life Wealth"


Hosted by Aaron Wexler, Within The Game explores the shared mental frameworks of high performers, whether they're on the field, in the boardroom, or navigating daily life. This isn't a typical interview show; it's a deep, practical conversation about the specific, often overlooked tools that fuel sustained inspiration and success. Each episode features candid discussions with a diverse range of guests, from Olympic champions and professional athletes to seasoned coaches and innovative entrepreneurs. The focus is always on the tangible: the routines, mindset shifts, and personal philosophies they actively use to excel under pressure and find meaning in their work. You'll hear how a coach visualizes a game plan, the way an entrepreneur reframes failure, or the mental ritual an athlete relies on before a crucial moment. The aim is to unpack these accessible strategies, demonstrating that the discipline for peak performance isn't confined to a stadium or an office-it's a transferable skill set. By listening to this podcast, you gain a behind-the-scenes look at the psychology of excellence, offering actionable insights that can be applied to your own goals and challenges. It’s about understanding the internal mechanics that drive external results, providing a resource for anyone looking to cultivate resilience, creativity, and a more inspired approach to their own game, whatever that may be.
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