Fares Ksebati: Start-up Genius at MySwimPro, Episode #54, 3-10-2020
Swimmer, coach, business startup genius -- as the co-founder of the app MySwimPro, Fares Ksebati shows how grit and determination, even with limited resources, can produce success. Ksebati was recently selected by Forbes Magazine in the prestigious “30 under 30” for entrepreneurs to watch in 2020.
If you've ever even thought about starting a business or just want some savvy advice from one of today's young leaders on how to be successful in almost anything, you'll love this concise and valuable interview with Ksebati.
ABOUT FARES KSEBATI
Fares Ksebati is a national champion Masters swimmer and certified Masters coach and the co-founder of MySwimPro -- the number one fitness application for swimming with more than 1 million app downloads. Ksebati was recently selected by Forbes Magazine to the prestigious “30 under 30” list in the consumer technology category.
Episode Topics and Mentions
Forbes Magazine
Virtual coaching
Apple Watch
World Swim Day
Learning to swim
Consistency
Starting a business
Bill Gates
The “why”
BHAG - Big, hairy, audacious goals
Market feedback
Sweat equity
Airbnb
Grit
Resourcefulness
Mentorship
Katie Ledecky
STEM learning
Technology - democratizing knowledge
Panasonic
Michael Phelps
Self-awareness
Competitiveness
US Masters Swimming
“What Swimmers Can Be Thankful For” article
Takeaways and Action Items
Maria
Takeaway 1: It’s always important to find your “why” in life to keep following the right path.
Takeaway 2: Less resources may be better sometimes and forces people to be creative and find grit.
Kelly
Takeaway 1: BHAGS - Big, hairy, audacious goals get you out of bed in the morning and keeps you passionate.
Takeaway 2: The five people rule - the people you surround yourself with influence you the most - can lift you up or bring you down.
Quote of the Week
"Resourcefulness and Hustle are real and not unique to anyone's success, you've just got to stick with it and fight the grind" - -Fares Ksebati
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