Summary
Joel Zieve shares his personal story of how he got into mountain biking and the positive changes it brought to his life. He emphasizes the importance of challenging oneself and setting big goals to continue growing and improving. Joel also discusses his journey in becoming a mountain bike coach and the joy he finds in helping others improve their skills. He talks about his podcast, Aging on Dirt, and his goal of providing valuable content for aging riders. Overall, Joel's story is inspiring and highlights the transformative power of mountain biking.
Keywords
mountain biking, challenges, goals, personal growth, coaching, podcast
Takeaways
Life is about keeping yourself challenged and mentally strong.
Setting big goals and working towards them can lead to personal growth and positive changes.
Mountain biking can be a transformative activity that improves physical and mental well-being.
Becoming a coach and helping others improve their skills can be incredibly rewarding.
The podcast, Aging on Dirt, aims to provide valuable content for aging riders.
Titles
The Transformative Power of Setting Big Goals
Becoming a Coach: Helping Others Improve Their Skills
Sound Bites
"Life is about keeping yourself challenged."
"If you purposely do things that are mentally difficult, then you're going to be mentally stronger for when the non-purposeful things about life come and get thrown at you."
"I do it because whether it's in a clinic or one-on-one when I see the improvement that I can help someone make and I'm able, and I know that the way I communicated helped them do that and they're going to be safer and have more fun on the trails. That's incredibly rewarding to me."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:57 Joel's Journey into Mountain Biking
09:04 Challenging Rides and Achievements
12:50 Taking on Triathlons and Overcoming Fears
20:59 Becoming a Mountain Bike Coach
24:18 Giving Back to the Community
28:04 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast
32:23 Winter Activities and Future Goals
35:15 Closing Thoughts
