Published Jul 21, 2020

How to Keep Going Even When You Feel Like Quitting | NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch

Tom Bilyeu chats with NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch about maintaining motivation, the importance of honesty and clarity in leadership, and developing a champion's mindset focused on preparation, competitiveness, and learning from failure.
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  • Staying Hungry

    and explore the concept of staying hungry in one's career. Kurt attributes his relentless drive to his blue-collar upbringing, where hard work was a necessity. He emphasizes that each day presents an opportunity to win something, whether it's a practice day or a day of preparation 1 2.

    Each day is an opportunity to win something.

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    This mindset, instilled by his father, has been a cornerstone of his success.

       

    Motivation Sources

    Kurt discusses the various sources of his motivation, including personal experiences and relationships. He highlights the importance of being an organic racer and staying true to oneself. Kurt also mentions his wife Ashley, who shares his competitive spirit, and how their mutual drive fuels his own ambitions 3 4.

    I don't know what's around the next corner, but I know that there's so many opportunities that it will be fun, it'll be organic, and it'll be because my heart and my soul told me to do it.

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    This blend of personal and professional motivation keeps him pushing forward.