Big goals. Bigger guests. Real stories from athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-performers chasing greatness — with just enough sarcasm to keep it interesting.
Hosted by Nik Atanackovic, this podcast is all about what it really takes to perform at a high level — in sports, in business, and in life. From deep conversations with athletes and entrepreneurs to honest takes on mindset, leadership, and growth, Nik pulls back the curtain on what drives success. No fluff, no ego — just real stories, lessons, and insights you can actually use.
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Big goals. Bigger guests. Real stories from athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-performers chasing greatness — with just enough sarcasm to keep it interesting.
Hosted by Nik Atanackovic, this podcast is all about what it really takes to perform at a high level — in sports, in business, and in life. From deep conversations with athletes and entrepreneurs to honest takes on mindset, leadership, and growth, Nik pulls back the curtain on what drives success. No fluff, no ego — just real stories, lessons, and insights you can actually use.
The Brutal Reality of Elite Performance | Brett Hawke
The Victory Degree
1 hour 31 minutes 23 seconds
2 months ago
The Brutal Reality of Elite Performance | Brett Hawke
What does it really take to push human limits? Brett Hawke — Olympian, world-renowned swim coach, and coach in the Enhanced Games — joins me to reveal the uncomfortable truths about elite performance.
From why “working harder” is the most dangerous advice in sports, to how recovery, self-belief, and even delusional confidence separate good athletes from great ones, this conversation will change how you think about success.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How comparison can unlock — or destroy — human potential
- The dangerous myth of “just work harder”
- How recovery became the real key to elite performance
- The mindset shift that turns fear into Olympic gold
The Victory Degree
Big goals. Bigger guests. Real stories from athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-performers chasing greatness — with just enough sarcasm to keep it interesting.
Hosted by Nik Atanackovic, this podcast is all about what it really takes to perform at a high level — in sports, in business, and in life. From deep conversations with athletes and entrepreneurs to honest takes on mindset, leadership, and growth, Nik pulls back the curtain on what drives success. No fluff, no ego — just real stories, lessons, and insights you can actually use.
