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“I think a lot of times people think, 'Oh, this guy was talented from the beginning. He was crushing and dominating from the very beginning.' And that's not true. You know, it takes time to be great, no matter what you do in sport, business, life. Whatever it is you're doing, it takes time. So, you know...you can still make it, even though you're not the best right off the bat.”—Jamie Nieto
Athletes often speak about the power of mindset. But Jamie takes it to a “higher” level as he shares the painstaking journey to become an Olympic high jumper and the miraculous recovery he has been fighting for over the last five years.
(2:59) A plan to become a better basketball player uncovers a passion for jumping.
(5:26) Getting a little better each year…
(7:11) Cal Berkeley or Eastern Michigan...
(11:15) The wake-up call of being an “average fish…”
(14:14) Highlights, milestones, and validations…
(17:27) The hurdles of training for Olympic teams…
(26:37) “I missed my first attempt and then on the second attempt, glide over it, bar wobbling, but it stayed on. And I took off my shirt and ran into the crowd…”
(30:51) Despite the “ups and downs,” the up times make it all worth it…
(34:08) The accident of 2016…
(37:07) Receiving 30% odds of making a full recovery, and making a promise to walk down the aisle…
(39:36) Jamie’s remarkable wife…
(42:14) The long daily grind of rehab…
(46:14) “We just don't give the mental part of getting ourselves to do the physical thing enough credit…” Jon talks about mindset.
(48:48) The power of visualizing…
(55:42) A twist on a Les Brown quote…
(59:05) What does Go Be More mean to you?
If you liked this episode, check out our interviews with Olympic triple jumper Willie Banks and Boxer/Kidney Disease Survivor Marc Coronel.
Recorded December 16, 2020.
References:
Jamie Nieto Clears 7'6" at the 2012 London Olympics - YouTube
Today: Paralyzed Former High Jumper Jamie Nieto Walks His Wife Down the Aisle - YouTube
Shevon Nieto on America's Got Talent - YouTube
Through the Good and the Bad (Official Video) - YouTube
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Jamie Nieto - homepage, Instagram
Hosts:
Bryan Green - bryan@gobemore.co, maketheleapbook.com
Jon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be More
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