Dec 31, 2023
Summary
In this conversation, Andrew de Anda and I discuss various
topics related to being a dad athlete and the competitive edge in
sports. We talk about the Christmas season as a dad, life as a dad
athlete with two girls, Andrew's background in soccer and his
transition to OCR and Spartan races.
We also discuss the importance of progression and stacking good
days, as well as the challenges and rewards of starting a business.
Our conversation highlights the drive and determination that comes
from having supportive parents and the desire to be present for our
own children.
Andrew De Anda, a dad athlete and OCR competitor, shares insights
on the importance of control and being present for your kids. He
emphasizes the value of appreciating the present and offers advice
for parents to be more engaged and involved. Andrew also discusses
the lessons he learned from his parents, including the importance
of humility and the power of preparation. He shares his perspective
on competitive edge and the mindset needed to overcome challenges.
Andrew talks about his training routine and goals for
2024,
and he concludes with a reflection on the symbolism of the wolf as
a representation of family orientation and loyalty.
Chapters
00:00Introduction
and Christmas Season
03:05Life
as a Dad Athlete
04:36Andrew's
Background in Soccer
07:40Transition
to OCR and Spartan Races
10:42Progression
and Stacking Good Days
15:57Competitive
Edge and Racing Maturity
23:13Transition
to Software Sales
26:44Putting
Family First
38:07Sports
Background and Competitive Drive
43:45The
Importance of Control and Being Present for Your Kids
46:14Parental
Advice and the Value of Appreciating the Present
48:04Lessons
from Parents and the Importance of Humility
49:03The
Meaning of Competitive Edge and the Role of
Preparation
52:33The
Power of Mindset and Overcoming Challenges
57:40Motivation
and Perseverance in the Face of Exhaustion
01:01:42Training
Routine and Goals for 2024
01:09:23The
Wolf as a Symbol of Family Orientation and Loyalty
01:14:32Sponsorship
and Shoutouts
01:16:49Closing
Remarks: Giving Yourself Grace and Remembering the Big
Picture