In today’s episode, Kate chats to renowned world-and Canadian champion whitewater kayaker, Nick Troutman about his career as a professional kayaker, how he got into the sport and how he is able to push boundaries in himself and in the kayaking community as he overcomes fears and challenges on a regular basis. Nick shares his insights on making life decisions that follow your passion - not societal norms. Kate and Nick both have valuable advice on how exactly you too can CRUSH your fears.
Discussion points
What a competition day looks like for Nick Nick’s scariest moment Having a “Win or Learn” mentality Looking past the big paycheck and doing what you love The importance of preparation - for “overnight success” Dealing with Fear Knowing the difference between fear and danger (Fear is not real) Getting rid of negative self-talk Overcoming fear by breaking it down into smaller “chunks” Not letting society determine your success Setting a goal of success to increase potential Overcoming childhood fears of water and heights Fear isn’t real - push past it Managing risk (because while fear isn’t real, danger still is) What’s in the near future for Nick? Challenge to focus on your fearsResources:
Nick Troutman Podcast - The Art of Awesome
