Episode
#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
1:03:15
Published: Tue Nov 30 2021
Description
Tom Brands is an Olympic and World Champion in freestyle wrestling and the head wrestling coach at the University of Iowa. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - FightCamp: https://joinfightcamp.com/lex to get free shipping - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex and use code Lex25 to get 25% off - ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order - Theragun: https://therabody.com/lex to get 30 day trial - GiveWell: https://www.givewell.org/ and use code LEX to get donation matched up to $1k EPISODE LINKS: Tom's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombrandshawk Hawkeyes' Website: https://hawkeyesports.com/ 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/lexfridman - 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 (10:08) - Motivation (24:08) - Mental toughness (28:36) - Weight cutting (30:24) - Olympic dreams (35:20) - 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta (38:24) - Brother (43:36) - Champion mindset (49:36) - Beyond limits (54:37) - Faith (56:06) - Family (1:00:11) - Brands vs Brands
Chapters
Tom Brands, Olympic champion, world champion, and one of the greatest coaches in wrestling history, discusses the indomitable spirit of American wrestling and his experiences as an athlete and coach.
00:00 - 04:08 (04:08)
Summary
Tom Brands, Olympic champion, world champion, and one of the greatest coaches in wrestling history, discusses the indomitable spirit of American wrestling and his experiences as an athlete and coach.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
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Machine learning algorithms analyze blood data, DNA data, and fitness tracker data to create personalized health recommendations based on real data, allowing for informed decision-making.
04:08 - 08:49 (04:40)
Summary
Machine learning algorithms analyze blood data, DNA data, and fitness tracker data to create personalized health recommendations based on real data, allowing for informed decision-making. Sponsored by Roca, a company that offers glasses and sunglasses for all conditions.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
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The speaker reflects on the lessons he learned from wrestling matches, including the ability to push himself beyond what he thought was possible and the importance of perseverance even in the face of defeat.
08:49 - 13:41 (04:52)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the lessons he learned from wrestling matches, including the ability to push himself beyond what he thought was possible and the importance of perseverance even in the face of defeat.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares his experience of wrestling and how he learned from a loss against a second-ranked senior level wrestler during his junior college and how important it was to adapt and be prepared for the next rounds.
13:41 - 19:05 (05:24)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of wrestling and how he learned from a loss against a second-ranked senior level wrestler during his junior college and how important it was to adapt and be prepared for the next rounds.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The importance of drilling, repetition, and technique in sports cannot be overstated.
19:06 - 22:41 (03:35)
Summary
The importance of drilling, repetition, and technique in sports cannot be overstated. It is a difficult concept to communicate to players, but coaches must continue to stress its value in order to reach the next level.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Mental toughness in wrestling is about repetition, having an open mind, being accountable, and not burning the candle at both ends, with the light at the end of the tunnel coming when zero hour arrives.
22:41 - 28:43 (06:02)
Summary
Mental toughness in wrestling is about repetition, having an open mind, being accountable, and not burning the candle at both ends, with the light at the end of the tunnel coming when zero hour arrives.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about how discipline is a key factor in wrestling, and how it helped him get addicted to the sport.
28:43 - 32:36 (03:52)
Summary
The speaker talks about how discipline is a key factor in wrestling, and how it helped him get addicted to the sport. He also emphasizes the importance of discipline in training newcomers to the sport.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the importance of affirmations and how they can impact an individual and team's performance in sports is discussed.
32:36 - 35:29 (02:52)
Summary
In this episode, the importance of affirmations and how they can impact an individual and team's performance in sports is discussed. The example of Brandon Sorenson getting rolled up by James Green is used to highlight the need for positive beliefs and visualization.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Terry Steiner reflects on his failure at the 1995 World Championships and how it has made him a better coach today.
35:29 - 40:14 (04:44)
Summary
Terry Steiner reflects on his failure at the 1995 World Championships and how it has made him a better coach today. Steiner emphasizes the importance of finding success in failure and focusing only on the key moments that can make or break an entire career.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The consolation medal may not have the same prestige as the gold medal, but it holds significant value for wrestlers who have put in years of effort to compete at the highest level.
40:14 - 45:57 (05:43)
Summary
The consolation medal may not have the same prestige as the gold medal, but it holds significant value for wrestlers who have put in years of effort to compete at the highest level.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the line between extreme physicality, roughness, and anger in wrestling, as well as the role of rules in controlling anger in sports.
45:57 - 51:05 (05:07)
Summary
The podcast discusses the line between extreme physicality, roughness, and anger in wrestling, as well as the role of rules in controlling anger in sports. They also mentioned the book "First Wrestling Tough: Mental Training for Wrestlers" that deals with the topic.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Dan Gable discusses the history and future of wrestling and how he approaches things he can't control.
51:05 - 56:18 (05:12)
Summary
Dan Gable discusses the history and future of wrestling and how he approaches things he can't control.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about how coaches and their families are important and how they treat them like their own.
56:18 - 1:00:08 (03:49)
Summary
The speaker talks about how coaches and their families are important and how they treat them like their own.
Episode#245 – Tom Brands: Iowa Wrestling
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Two people race in a pool, one swimmer completes a down and back race, while the other swimmer races a down and back against him, but only on the way back.
1:00:08 - 1:03:03 (02:54)
Summary
Two people race in a pool, one swimmer completes a down and back race, while the other swimmer races a down and back against him, but only on the way back.