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Episode 2410- On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the Diana Nyad movie, persistence, how this ain’t no dress rehearsal, and more.
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This Ain’t No Dress Rehearsal
- There’s a little Bob Seger trivia talk in the beginning, and segues to talking about numbers.
- There’s a biopic of Diana Nyad, and Vinnie is very excited about it as he’s been a fan of hers for a long time. (2:30)
- She was in her 60s when she made multiple attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida.
- She accomplished her goal at age 63—swimming 103 miles! (12:15)
- Vinnie talks about the concept of “FQ,” a Failure Quotient. (15:00)
- It’s important to build yourself up and learn from your mistakes. (17:30)
- Vinnie shares some of his experiences while going through football recruiting for college.
- He was intrigued by the students he met at Tulane; as a result, he used that as a stepping stone to learn more about the world.
- They continue to discuss the Diana Nyad movie. (29:00)
- Gina encourages people to learn more about lesser-known athletes like Diana Nyad. (32:00)
- Vinnie wants to emphasize that age doesn’t need to hinder your goals! (33:00)
- Life is not a dress rehearsal–be persistent about your goals no matter what your age is!
- They discuss challenges that happen during extreme athletic events, like hallucinations. (35:00)
- Gina and Vinnie discuss “energy work” on the body and mindset. (39:00)
- Don’t forget about Vinnie’s new subscription community. You can find out more by going to vinnietortorich.com/VIP.
- Gina has a new Instagram @myextrafamily.
Check out Gina’s book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and YouTube.
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