Built to Last with Allyson Felix & Wes Felix
Built to Last is a podcast hosted by Olympic legend Allyson Felix and her brother Wes Felix. They discuss failure, reinvention, and perseverance beyond the highlight reel. Allyson is training for her sixth Olympics at age 42, while Wes is a former pro athlete turned entrepreneur. Each episode explores ambition, entrepreneurship, identity, and pursuing dreams on one's own timeline.
Episodes
Bronze is the New Gold
What if it's not just about winning? Reframing your goals and understanding why you're pursuing them is critical to a balanced life. Allyson and Wes dive into how framing your goals can lead to freedom. What happens when Bronze is your Gold? TakeawaysThe pursuit of excellence comes at a high costThe importance of encouragement and support along your journeyThe freedom and possibility of a goal bei
Permission from Who?
Dive in with Wes and Allyson to explore the burden of seeking permission, the cost of being the first to do something, and the complexity of decision-making. Of course, they talk about the journey to LA28 and they provide some practical tips to reframe permission.TakeawaysThe emotional and practical implications of seeking permissionThe challenges and opportunities of being the first to do somethi
The Floor
The Floor is where we get real. In this episode, we dive into trauma treatment, redefining the "failure" of a silver medal, and the impact of failure on your personal and professional life. We explore the importance of a small, supportive circle and the realization that sometimes we're really just doing too much.TakeawaysFailure can be redefined as a neutral event, not inherently negativeFailure a
My Why Part II
Returning to You: An Inspirational Journey of ReinventionIn this episode, we explore the powerful narrative of reinvention, resilience, and the pursuit of new possibilities in later life. This inspiring conversation dives into personal stories, mental and physical transformation, motherhood, and breaking societal expectations to discover what truly lies beyond the limits.Key TopicsHow to redefine
My Why
The first episode of Built to Last discusses the theme of building things that really last, including legacy, body, and relationships. The episode explores The Why behind Allyson's goal of making the L.A. 2028 Olympic team and competing in her hometown of Los Angeles.TakeawaysBuilding things that last is scary and, often times, that fear doesn't go awayYou can have Ambition after AchievementPartne
Why Would You Want to Go Back to the Olympics?
When Allyson told Wes that she was thinking about returning to the Olympics, he was caught off guard to put it mildly.
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