Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank joins Tom Bilyeu on this episode of Impact Theory to discuss such questions and how each of us has the ability to persevere past hurdles in life, smash through walls, and reach new horizons. She shares what drives her work ethic that some describe as ‘legendary,’ the power of belief and a competitive mindset, why you should always be aiming, how the sharp edges of life shape us, how to overcome and master the mind, and where self-identity comes from. This episode is brought to you by: Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Skillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for 2 free months of Premium Membership. SHOW NOTES: Legendary Work Ethic | Hilary shares how sports instilled a drive and ability to persevere. [0:53] Believe It | Hilary shares how her mom pushed her to work for what she wanted. [4:22] Competitive | Hilary shares the positives of taking on a competitive mindset. [6:12] From 0 to 1 | Hilary discusses the constant state of reinventing oneself. [10:13] Keep Aiming | “You always aim for the bullseye, but you don’t always hit it.” - Clint Eastwood [13:48] Step Into the Sharp Edges | Hilary discusses why you should always be doing things that scare you. [15:51] Compassion | Hilary shares her story that led to the creation of The Hilaroo Foundation. [19:48] Purpose | Hilary discusses why ‘empowering the underdog’ is her passion. [22:43] Overcoming the Mind | Hilary shares her insane transformation during ‘Million Dollar Baby.’ [24:28] Reach Out & Trust Others | Hilary shares how she overcame claustrophobia. [27:41] Prepare | Hilary discusses the ‘secret sauce’ to preparing for a role. [33:08] Horizons | Hilary discusses what’s next for her career. [36:06] Identity | Hilary talks about what defines her and how it goes far beyond just winning Academy Awards. [40:02] A Second Act | Hilary shares her goals now that she’s back in the creative game. [45:20] On Point | Tom shares praise for Hilary and how you can continue to follow her. [48:38] FOLLOW HILARY: Instagram: instagram.com/hilaryswank/ Twitter: twitter.com/HilarySwank Hilaroo Foundation: instagram.com/hilaroofoundation/ Mission Statement: instagram.com/missionstatement/ Stream ‘Away’ on Netflix: netflix.com/title/80214512Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices