In this episode, I speak with Mark Tuitert. Mark is an Olympic gold medallist in speed skating. He is the author of a new book called The Stoic Mindset: Living the Ten Principles of Stoicism.
Highlights
How Mark’s accomplishments in speed skating shaped his life
How he first become interested in Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius inspire you
How do you Stoicism helped Mark as an athlete
What do you think were the key things that helped you deal with your own anger?
What do you think the relationship is between the sporting or Olympic mindset and the Stoic mindset?
What’s your favorite exercise from the book and why?
How do you feel about the experience of being in Athens and visiting the home of philosophy?
The Stoic Mindset in Sports and Life