The Unexpected Benefits of Discovering New Passions with Michele Smith

06/26/23 • 49 min

What is it like to play in the Olympics? For most athletes, the goal is to train, be the best, and win the Gold medal. And when you’ve done all that and more, all the training and conditioning will serve you well as you pursue life after the Olympics. But, when you have won the Gold medal, you never lose sight of The GOLD Standard in everything you do.

Welcome to another episode of The Gold Standard Podcast. Today’s guest is Michele Smith, a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 8-time Japan Pro-League Champ & MVP, and international pro-left-handed-hitting fastpitch softball pitcher. She is a USA Softball Hall of Fame honoree and currently a sports commentator at ESPN.

Join us as we talk about softball, the Olympic Games, broadcasting, and discovering new passions.

“Even if I don’t know how to do something, trust me, I will figure it out, and that's where hard work comes in.”

- Michele Smith

In This Episode:

Meet Michele Smith, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and USA Softball Hall of Fame honoree

Michele shares how her love of softball began, her favorite memory of the Olympic Games, her fantastic experience playing in Japan, and how she got into broadcasting

Michele talks about the growth of the sport and her experience being ESPN’s sports commentator.

The beginning of Sunset Inn & Cottages, The West Events, and Michele’s beautiful life in Florida

What does The GOLD Standard mean for Michele?

3 Gold tips for softball players today

And more...

Resources:

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success

Connect with Michele:

Connect with Leah Amico:

Join us as we talk about softball, the Olympic Games, broadcasting, and discovering new passions.

“Even if I don’t know how to do something, trust me, I will figure it out, and that's where hard work comes in.”

- Michele Smith

In This Episode:

Meet Michele Smith, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and USA Softball Hall of Fame honoree

Michele shares how her love of softball began, her favorite memory of the Olympic Games, her fantastic experience playing in Japan, and how she got into broadcasting

Michele talks about the growth of the sport and her experience being ESPN’s sports commentator.

The beginning of Sunset Inn & Cottages, The West Events, and Michele’s beautiful life in Florida

What does The GOLD Standard mean for Michele?

3 Gold tips for softball players today

And more...

Resources:

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success

Connect with Michele:

Connect with Leah Amico:

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Hey Athletes... Listen to these Tips to Set you Apart.

Hey Athletes... Have you ever noticed the intensity behind a message your coach has given you after a hard game or tough practice? Take it all in with your mind, ears, and your heart. Sometimes we don't realize the words people are saying to us, unless we are truly engaged and understanding the golden nuggets in those conversations, speeches, lessons, etc. Listening and learning translates into purposeful actions.

Athletes go through many lessons in their journey and here are some tips to set you apart.

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