The Secret Mindset Behind Olympic Gold: Cullen Jones' Relentless Grit and Life Lessons

Cullen Jones is a world record holder who won two golds and two silver medals in the Olympics, including a gold in 2008 in the 4x100 Freestyle Relay - known as the "Greatest Relay in Olympic History."  Now, he’s made it his mission to spread the important message of water safety and drowning prevention and works with Goldfish Swim School to further that cause.

We talk about his incredible achievements, his championship mindset, and why it's so critical for children to learn to swim.

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Topics:  

• 0:00 – Intro
• 2:15 – The feeling of winning gold
• 4:30 – The joy is in the work
• 8:00 – The greatest Olympic race ever
• 11:00 – Teamwork is everything
• 12:00 – Why Cullen loves Michael Jordan
• 15:00 – Mental health in sports
• 18:30 – Cullen nearly drowned as a kid
• 21:00 – Goldfish Swim School ambassador
• 24:00 – Kids’ swimming safety tips
• 27:00 – Make swimming a priority for kids