Crossover Episode: Mario Fraioli on the Grounded Podcast with Dinée Dorame

Challenges

Mario Fraioli emphasizes the importance of starting and persevering through challenges, whether in running, podcasting, or personal relationships. He believes that the hardest step is to start, followed by the challenge of staying committed, especially during tough times. Support from mentors, partners, or friends can make this journey easier.

The hardest step in anything for people listening to this is to start. Like, that's the hardest step. I mean, whether it's getting out for that run in the morning when you really don't want to, like, the hardest thing to do is to start. The second hardest thing is to stay with it.

--- Mario Fraioli

Mario also reflects on the grounding reminder that life is short, a lesson he learned through personal loss, which helps him prioritize meaningful relationships and pursuits 1 2.

   

Running

Running has been a cornerstone in Mario Fraioli's life, shaping his identity and providing a lens through which he views personal growth and resilience. He credits running for many of his life's achievements, including meeting his wife and forming lasting friendships. Mario uses running as a metaphor to help others discover their potential, encouraging them to see beyond their perceived limits.

Running is something I started as a way to keep in shape for basketball, and then competitiveness took over, and I've been involved in competitive running since the very beginning.

--- Mario Fraioli

Through coaching and his podcast, Mario aims to inspire others to explore their possibilities, reinforcing that the skills learned in running can translate to other life areas 3 4 5.