Scott Dickens: Olympian's Comeback Story, Episode #76, 8-11-2020
After facing a setback in his Olympic career, Canadian swimmer Scott Dickens had the choice to retreat or find new motivation to succeed. Listen in as he shares the unexpected source of inspiration for his Olympic comeback -- and more about his latest venture, FORM Smart Swim Goggles.
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MORE ABOUT SCOTT DICKENS
Scott Dickens is a two-time Canadian Olympic swimmer, making the 2004 and 2012 teams. He is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for FORM swim goggles.
Episode Topics and Mentions
Heart rate
Swimming metrics
Intervals
Bluetooth
Mark Spitz
Atrial fibrillation
Muscular fatigue
Communication skills
Work ethic
Ability to be hungry and want more
Lifelong learning
Financial planning
MBA
Half marathon training
Depression
Takeaways
Kelly
- Focusing on others around you can take away from your own growth and success. Don’t worry about your competitors.
- Get back to the basics - do the things you are really passionate about and the core of what you believe. Skip the bells and whistles.
Maria
- When we have a big setback or loss, get right back out there and find motivation in the people and experiences around you.
- Never give up.
Quote of the Week
"You are going to have failures, but it's how you learn from those mistakes and stand back up and keep going that's important." -- Scott Dickens
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