In this episode, we discuss how to define "competitive," and explore how to have a healthy relationship with success. Ashton shares his unique trick on "leveling up", how to leverage failure, and how he applies an athlete's mindset to all areas of life.

Key Takeaways:

• Competitiveness isn't about winning - it's about facing challenges head on and striving for personal growth.
• Success is best measured by your own progress, specifically - the rate of progress.
• Embracing failure is how to move past it.
• The athlete mindset isn't limited to sports - it’s a tool for navigating all aspects of life.
• Surrounding yourself with a supportive community is key to achieving personal goals.

Ashton reflects on the valuable lessons learned from both athletics and engineering, offering insights that are practical for anyone aiming to grow and improve.

Tune in to hear from Olympic Medalist to Navy SEAL to Venture Capitalist Larsen Jensen!

In this episode, we sit down with Larsen, who has taken on some of the toughest challenges in life—from the Olympic pool 🏊‍♂️ to the Navy SEALs ⚓ and now venture capital 💼. His story is a testament to passion, grit, and overcoming adversity.

Topics covered:

🔥 How to embrace adversity and grow from it

🔥 Navigating major career transitions

🔥 The realities of entrepreneurship

🔥 The importance of leadership and teamwork

🔑 Key Takeaway: Success is found in the journey, not just the destination.

Listen in to learn about the American dream!

Today's guest is serial MedTech entrepreneur Duke Rohlen, sharing his 4 Q's framework for goal-setting, mastering time, and translating leadership lessons from sports into business success.

🔍 Key Highlights:

🏆 From Sports to Business: Duke shares lessons on teamwork, communication, and resilience that helped him navigate his career transition.

🔄 The Four Qs Framework: A powerful tool for self-assessment and accountability in both personal and professional growth.

⚖️ Balancing Act: Insights on juggling family, health, and work while maintaining peak performance.

💡 Leadership & Humility: How humility and a willingness to learn fuel continuous growth.

💪 Resilience in Action: Turning setbacks into opportunities, whether on the field or in the boardroom.

🗣️ Must-Listen Sound Bites:

• "I don't lose, I learn."
• "Elite is not a static condition."
• "You have to decide what's important to you."

Tune in now to get inspired by Duke's journey and actionable insights! 🎙️