Ruben is known as The Luge Man. He’s the first person to compete in 4 Olympics over 4 different decades.
He talks to me how had the dream - and the perseverance - to become an Olympian, and how finding mentors is the key to unlocking success.
Ruben’s also homeschooled his kids (now 15 and 18) from Day 1, which gives us a lot to talk about with Covid…
Contents
- 0m 45s: Who is The Luge Man?
- 5m 53s: Did you really pick the luge by process of elimination?
- 7m 40s: Finding a mentor, being shy, and food stamps
- 15m 35s: Would you change anything about your journey?
- 18m 30s: My kids on finding their own Olympics
- 24m 15s: Homeschooling
- 31m 33s: 90 minute chunks of time
- 33m 49s: Best advice for new parents
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