Episode 311: Lindsey Vonn: Lessons Learned From Olympic Champion + Ski Legend

For ski bums, it's powder dreams and adrenaline. For champions like Lindsey Vonn, it's a crucible of resilience, dedication, and grit. Learn her secrets to excel beyond the slopes.

In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Vonn, Olympic champion, NYT best selling author, entrepreneur, and investor who shares the significance of resilience and mental toughness in her skiing career and life, the role of planning and hard work in achieving success, and her transition from athletics to entrepreneurship and mentorship. 

We also dive into her experiences of overcoming injuries and setbacks, the intense training and sacrifices required to reach the Olympics, and her current endeavors in investing, advising a sports fund, and empowering the next generation of girls through her foundation.

Lindsey Vonn is an American former World Cup alpine ski racer on the US Ski Team. She won four World Cup overall championships—third amongst female skiers to Annemarie Moser-Pröll and Mikaela Shiffrin—with three consecutive titles in 2008, 2009, and 2010, plus another in 2012.

What we discuss:

(0:05:48) The nature of talent and work ethic, including Lindsey’s family influence and athletic background

(0:12:22) - The demanding training regimen and the mental resilience required to excel in competitive skiing from an early age

(0:26:03) - Lindsey discusses her retirement decision due to injuries, the mental challenges athletes face, and finding new ways to maintain mental health post-competition

(0:29:59) - The detailed daily training schedule of a top athlete, balancing endurance, strength, and recovery

(0:39:31) - Lindsey shares her experiences with entrepreneurship, investing in sports teams, and the impact of social media on mental health

(0:47:24) The benefits and limitations of red light therapy and other treatments for managing injuries and pain

(0:53:45) Lindsey’s personal routines and lifestyle choices for maintaining health

(1:02:09) The importance of resilience and empowerment for young girls and the work of Lindsey's foundation in supporting underserved communities.

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Find more from Jen: 

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement

Learn more from Lindsey Von:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyvonn/

Books: https://lindseyvonn.komi.io/#548ccac3-a5f7-402b-8807-8cd3c33e8072