Diving into Discomfort with Olympic Champion and Freestyle Skiing Legend Jonny Moseley
Jonny Moseley is a freestyle skiing pioneer, an Olympic gold medalist, and the originator of the iconic off-axis Dinner Roll trick. Rated by Ski Magazine as one of the ten most influential skiers of all time, Jonny continues to be a powerful ambassador for the sport. In addition to his roles as a skiing analyst for NBC and narrator for the Warren Miller Ski Entertainment movies, Jonny is also a motivational speaker and the Chief Mountain Host at the Palisades Tahoe Resort.Listen out for Jonny’s thoughts on:(00:21:00) Preparing to win. Jonny describes how he prepared mentally for competitions by differentiating between outcome goals and tangible goals. He also recalls using a trigger word to stop himself from fixating on winning and to keep him focused on the task at hand.(00:37:20) Creating a competitive advantage. For Jonny, the secret to success lies in the willingness to embrace challenges and accept discomfort. Plus, he reveals how, as a professional skier, he was committed to pushing himself to his physical limits while simultaneously developing subtler skills such as agility, precision, and thoughtfulness.(00;40;26) Finding the edge. Jonny talks about the fine line between pushing the boundaries of innovation and potentially losing composure and control. He advises fellow competitors to have the courage to take their performance to the edge but also remember to keep their focus on staying relaxed and loose.(01:01:17) The power of the debrief. Jonny recalls how the group debriefs after team training sessions provided him with a supportive space to receive praise, accept criticism, analyze his performance, and understand how to improve his skills.(01:05:52) Developing gratitude. Jonny reflects on how ‘his win at all costs’ mentality may not always have been in his best interests. With hindsight, he wishes he could have felt more satisfied with his achievements and grateful for the opportunity to compete at the highest level in the sport he loves.