Leroy Dixon's guest appearances

Leroy Dixon

Mental Toughness Mastery Podcast with Sheryl Kline, M.A. CHPC

Connection is Magic

Connection is Magic with Samson Shulman

Justin Bieber

Alanis Morissette

Oprah Winfrey

Tim Storey

Justin Timberlake

Gary Greenberg

Miley Cyrus

Gwen Stefani

Thom Yorke

Billy Ray Cyrus

Tony Ferguson

Suge Knight

Jonathan Schwartz

Ellie Laks

Shaun Livingston

OwlTail

Leroy Dixon Jr. is an American sprinter who has won the Olympic gold medal in 100 meters. He has previously been on a contract with Nike, and earned all-American honors while competing at the University of South Carolina.Episode Highlights //0 - Intro2:12 - When did you chose running over other sports?3:39 - The danger of short cuts7:06 - Why did you choose South Carolina when you could have gone toother schools?9:20 - Don't most athletes follow intense regimen?11:46 - Why losing ceased to phase you?12:48 - The day you signed with Nike13:58 - Leaving college to go pro14:33 - Whats it like having a contract with nike?17:25 - Any thought of a plan B after racing career?19:45 - The difference between hard vs. challenging21:46 - What did it feel like winning a gold medal?24:07 - What was it like racing against / beating Usain Bolt?27:00 - Tell us what it takes to beat the world record in 100 meter?28:32 - When you made the decision to leave running professionally30:36 - Talking out the pressures of the grind / hustle is cathartic31:03 - Plans are overrated33:56 - The intense challenge of Income then vs. income now34:55 - Don't let your identity get enmeshed in your career35:50 - What advice would you give to your 18 year old self?36:10 - Favorite quote?

Leroy Dixon Jr. is an American sprinter who has won the Olympic gold medal in 100 meters. He has previously been on a contract with Nike, and earned all-American honors while competing at the University of South Carolina. Episode Highlights // 0 - Intro 2:12 - When did you chose running over other sports? 3:39 - The danger of short cuts 7:06 - Why did you choose South Carolina when you could have gone to other schools? 9:20 - Don't most athletes follow intense regimen? 11:46 - Why losing ceased to phase you? 12:48 - The day you signed with Nike 13:58 - Leaving college to go pro 14:33 - Whats it like having a contract with nike? 17:25 - Any thought of a plan B after racing career? 19:45 - The difference between hard vs. challenging 21:46 - What did it feel like winning a gold medal? 24:07 - What was it like racing against / beating Usain Bolt? 27:00 - Tell us what it takes to beat the world record in 100 meter? 28:32 - When you made the decision to leave running professionally 30:36 - Talking out the pressures of the grind / hustle is cathartic 31:03 - Plans are overrated 33:56 - The intense challenge of Income then vs. income now 34:55 - Don't let your identity get enmeshed in your career 35:50 - What advice would you give to your 18 year old self? 36:10 - Favorite quote?

Beating Usain Bolt & Winning U.S. Olympic Gold Medal to Falling from Grace — Leroy Dixon Jr.