In this Episode of the Make It Happen Podcast, we're talking about how to stay authentic, whilst building your personal athlete brand. Top tips on how to make sure you don't become a sellout kook when you try to make your career happen.

Earning money as an action sports athlete is hard, doing it and staying true to yourself is even hard, so let us help you.

Additional Resources

Watch

‘Dark Side of the Lens’ by Mickey Smith - This short film by surf photographer Mikey Smith is one of the best displays of authentic pursuit. Super inspiring and well worth watching.

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaZSJkoMFIE

Read

‘The Mutt: How To Skateboard and Not Kill Yourself’ by Rodney Mullen and Sean Mortimer - This is the biography of skateboard Legend Rodney Mullen and is a great lesson in how to live authentically as yourself. He’s a great example of being himself and having a huge impact.

Check it out here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mutt-how-to-skateboard-and-not-kill-yourself-rodney-mullen/book/9780060556198.html

Listen

‘Ego Is The Enemy’ by Ryan Holiday [Audiobook] - The biggest threat to our authenticity is our Ego. Our desire to please others and been seen as popular. If you can master your Ego, you can stay true to yourself.

Check it out here: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Ego-Is-the-Enemy-Audiobook/B01GSIV8Y4?qid=1646700517&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&pf_rd_r=WG9XQE9SGC44FZAS1F0Q

Music Credits: CFM Production - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hMc7AQVRNw

02 - Growth Mindset for Elite Performance in Action Sports

Make It Happen - The podcast for action sports athletes from ESM AustraliaBy ESM AustraliaFeb 16, 2022