Connecting Is Not Enough - The Networking Radio Show

On this episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata is joined by two-time Israeli Olympic medalist Ori Sasson, who openly discusses his battle with anxiety and how he overcame it to achieve success. Despite his struggles, Sasson won two Olympic bronze medals in judo and now runs Olympic Mindset, a motivational speaking company where he shares his journey of facing anxiety and fear of failure. Ori opens up about how anxiety affected his sports career and how it continues to impact people during the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. He shares his personal story, starting from his first judo competition, where he experienced extreme nervousness but found a burning desire to prove himself. This ambition drove him forward despite his crippling anxiety and fear of failure. According to Sasson, it is possible to live with anxiety and still be successful. He discusses the strategies he used to manage his anxiety, such as being kinder to himself, viewing losses as opportunities for growth, and developing