Episode
#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
1:16:40
Published: Sat Jan 09 2021
Description
Dan Gable is one of the greatest Olympic athletes and wrestling coaches of all time. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Tryolabs: https://tryolabs.com/lex - ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - Grammarly: https://grammarly.com/lex to get 20% off premium - SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX to get a free security camera EPISODE LINKS: Dan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannygable Dan's Website: https://dangable.com/ Dan's Books: https://amzn.to/2VK5nbn PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (09:31) - Russian wrestling (11:09) - Coaching the science, art, and toughness of wrestling (18:05) - The pain of defeat and the tattoo of a hawk clawing out the heart (21:04) - Roger Bannister and the 4 minute mile (24:09) - The dream of becoming an Olympic champion (26:38) - The day in 1972 of the Olympic final (30:10) - Sauna story (31:39) - Match against the Russian (37:13) - The role of fear in wrestling (42:14) - The line between physical wrestling and anger (46:53) - Tragic loss of Dan's sister (54:21) - The role of family in wrestling (59:43) - Wrestling being voted out of the Olympics (1:04:26) - To beat the best you must study the best (1:09:39) - The role of luck (Old Man and the Sea)
Chapters
Listen to this episode as podcast host, Joe Rogan, pays tribute to legendary wrestling coach, Dan Gable, highlighting his career and impact on the sport of wrestling.
00:00 - 02:30 (02:30)
Summary
Listen to this episode as podcast host, Joe Rogan, pays tribute to legendary wrestling coach, Dan Gable, highlighting his career and impact on the sport of wrestling.
Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
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Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
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Summary
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Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
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Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
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Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
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Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
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27:00 - 31:05 (04:05)
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Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The wrestler had to hope to win against his Japanese opponent by at least eight points to win the gold medal in the round robin.
31:05 - 35:57 (04:52)
Summary
The wrestler had to hope to win against his Japanese opponent by at least eight points to win the gold medal in the round robin. However, although his opponent was aggressive, he was not as formidable after cutting weight.
Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
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35:57 - 44:37 (08:39)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of finding a balance between extreme physical wrestling and angry wrestling in order to avoid making mistakes and getting out of position during a match.
Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
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A father's advice on car safety and an analysis of a wrestler's accomplishments.
Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares how they navigated family dynamics and the importance of knowing one's role, particularly in family obligations, to maintain healthy relationships.
52:04 - 57:39 (05:35)
Summary
The speaker shares how they navigated family dynamics and the importance of knowing one's role, particularly in family obligations, to maintain healthy relationships.
Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
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57:39 - 1:09:46 (12:07)
Summary
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Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the value of wrestling and how it should not be overlooked, despite different opinions.
1:09:46 - 1:15:36 (05:49)
Summary
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Episode#152 – Dan Gable: Olympic Wrestling, Mental Toughness & the Making of Champions
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
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