Competing with Yourself with Robert B. Foster

Episode Summary:
In this energizing and candid conversation, Robert B. Foster shares how growing up as the youngest of seven—and being seen only as "so-and-so's little brother"—ignited a competitive fire that shaped his life. From a sidelined Olympic dream to being blindsided by a panic attack on the way to work, Robert's journey is filled with moments where he chose belief over resignation.

He talks about walking away from a 60-hour-a-week job, transforming his garage into a gym, coaching himself through recovery after major surgery, and reclaiming the track medals others said he'd never earn again. Now a speaker, author, and coach, Robert teaches others how to rewrite their narrative, face fear with action, and show up even when you're not at 100%.

What We Talk About in This Episode:

• Growing up with a drive to prove himself
• The power of physical movement to release stress
• Leaving a steady paycheck to pursue passion
• How to handle doubt when starting from scratch
• The mental shift from imposter syndrome to self-leadership
• Recovering from major physical setbacks
• Lessons from parenting, failure, and coaching
• Helping others find purpose through action

Quotable Insight:
"You don't have to be 100% every day. Just stay above 51%—keep moving forward."

Resources & Links:
📘 Robert's Book: Shut Up and Grind
🎤 Robert's Podcast: Shut Up and Grind with Robert B. Foster
🌐 Connect with Robert: robertbfoster.com

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