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Why Not Almost There? I had never run a long race in my life, but here I am, in the middle of the 2015 Chicago Marathon. I’m feeling fantastic, even thinking I could go double the distance. Just being in this race was a mini-miracle. I had heart surgery and back surgery a decade earlier. I could barely stand back then, let alone run. Nonetheless, I’m fired up and feel better than ever. Then I see right in front of me— a sign that nearly stops me in my tracks, NOT ALMOST THERE. I try to brush it off but can’t stop thinking about those words. Every step seems heavier, harder, and then I start cramping up. I begin to walk and complain inside and out. I struggle the entire second half but finish (barely) with everything I have after being physically and mentally crushed. I have never stopped thinking about that sign but that’s fueled a quest to understand the power of the mind, body, and spirit. To understand how we accomplish things. To understand how we become better in the race against time and ourselves. Who am I? Southside Chicago kid. Young Father (20). Assembly line worker. Found 15 seconds between building cars to study. Graduated. Took 5 years. Created a few companies. Sold two. 800 employees. Created Refuel and Not Almost There to help others.
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Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
JORDAN BURROUGHS Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion, 2x Olympian, Husband, Dad. Jordan is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 74 kilograms. In freestyle, he is the 2012 Olympic Gold medalist, a four-time World Champion (seven-time medalist), three-time Pan American Games Gold medalist, four-time Pan American champion, and four-time US Open National Champion, making the US World or Olympic Team on nine occasions. In folkstyle, Burroughs was a two–time NCAA Division I champion for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was awarded the Dan Hodge Trophy (equivalent to the Heisman Trophy) in 2012. Burroughs is widely known for his double leg takedown and is considered one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time. Burroughs’ goal is to become the winningest wrestler in American history. John Smith, the American leader, stands in first place with six total titles. In order to do surpass him, he would have to win two more world championships in addition to the five he already has. He has his sights set on another gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Dream it. Do it.
IN THIS EPISODE...Jordan and Joe dig into his background and Jordan’s rise in the wrestling world. You will find his work ethic goes hand in hand with our Not Almost There family, and I know you will be blown away by his tenacity and outlook on constantly striving to be the best he can be. Jordan talked about his wins and losses and the lessons he learned in both, how important family is to him and how he is able to make his family a part of his work life. Jordan also ends the episode by sharing what’s next for him after wrestling.
Breakdown with Jordan Burroughs:
Chapter 1 (0:00) Intro
Joe introduces Jordan Burroughs
Chapter 2 (1:00) Campers versus climber
Tim Grover gives a great analogy Jordan lives by about campers and climbers. Jordan shares what that means to him and how he lives his life by that philosophy
Chapter 3 (4:08) The beginning of his wrestling journey
Wrestling wasn’t something Jordan always wanted to do, he started relatively late but soon realized with his work ethic and passion he was able to succeed
Chapter 4 (11:39) How much work you put in
Jordan strives to be the hardest worker in the room. He has never taken a shortcut or cheated.
Chapter 5 (13:31) Experiences Jordan learned from the most
Jordan shares his most memorable win and loss, and what he was able to learn from both experiences
Chapter 6 (18:53) Becoming an olympian
Becoming an olympian didn’t happen overnight, but the change that occurs when winning the gold does change you just that fast
Chapter 7 (24:30) Lessons from defeat
There is so much you can learn after a hard loss. Looking back and taking away those lessons to bring with you helps to continue to grind and become the best
Chapter 8 (42:13) The daily routine
Jordan shares what a day looks like and how he balances working out and staying focused on his career while still being present with his family
Chapter 9 (1:17:12) Spirituality and food are both fuel
Spirituality has been a great guide for Jordan. He has a great mindset and keeps himself focused and has no time for trouble. He is also is a well-known foodie with the best recommendations
Chapter 10 (50:12) Wrapping up
Jordan shares what’s next, and Joe wraps up the episode and shares his takeaways
Material Referenced in this interview:
→GO. Event
→Athletic Brewing
→Winning by Tim Grover
→Relentless by Tim Grover
→Headspace App
📞 Connecting with Jordan Burroughs:
→https://www.facebook.com/jordanburroughswrestling
→https://www.instagram.com/alliseeisgold/
→https://twitter.com/alliseeisgold
→https://www.jordanburroughs.com/
👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/
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