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“I aspire to be not a flash in the pan, but somebody who does it at a really high level for a very long time.” – Karch Kiraly There is a uniqueness to those who become the best at what they do and then stay there. In this episode, Brian interviews Olympian Karch Kiraly, widely regarded as the best volleyball player of all time, about his decades-long pursuit of greatness. Having won at every level as both an athlete and a coach, Karch gives insight into his drive and mindset, outlines the three things needed to achieve excellence and explains how he approached the challenges of transitioning from playing to coaching. YOU WILL LEARN: Why you must be demanding of yourself and others. Why failure is critical to success. Why you must always have a beginner’s mindset. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Talent Code,” by Daniel Coyle “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini “Peak,” by Anders Ericsson “It's a Wonderful Life,” movie Starlings Volleyball, USA INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you study greatness around the world, in many areas it's not about the facilities. It's not about the technology. It's about great coaching athletes who are passionate and have their passion ignited, and about really intense, mindful practice.” – Karch Kiraly “Life is filled with adversity, and falling down, and losing and failure. And the people who can pick themselves up are the ones who are acclimated to doing it. If you've never had to do it before, that is a really difficult task.” – Karch Kiraly “As teammates in life or teammates in any sport, teammates in any career, we have to strike a balance between support and challenge.” – Karch Kiraly “Ancora imparo.” – Michelangelo “Approach it as a beginner; approach it as a learner.” – Karch Kiraly “When we focus on our blessings, instead of on the things that we don't have, we're going to be more grateful and we're going to lead happier lives and be better for the people around us.” – Karch Kiraly https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“I aspire to be not a flash in the pan, but somebody who does it at a really high level for a very long time.” – Karch Kiraly
There is a uniqueness to those who become the best at what they do and then stay there. In this episode, Brian interviews Olympian Karch Kiraly, widely regarded as the best volleyball player of all time, about his decades-long pursuit of greatness. Having won at every level as both an athlete and a coach, Karch gives insight into his drive and mindset, outlines the three things needed to achieve excellence and explains how he approached the challenges of transitioning from playing to coaching.
YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Talent Code,” by Daniel Coyle
“The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini
“Peak,” by Anders Ericsson
“It's a Wonderful Life,” movie
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When you study greatness around the world, in many areas it's not about the facilities. It's not about the technology. It's about great coaching athletes who are passionate and have their passion ignited, and about really intense, mindful practice.” – Karch Kiraly
“Life is filled with adversity, and falling down, and losing and failure. And the people who can pick themselves up are the ones who are acclimated to doing it. If you've never had to do it before, that is a really difficult task.” – Karch Kiraly
“As teammates in life or teammates in any sport, teammates in any career, we have to strike a balance between support and challenge.” – Karch Kiraly
“Ancora imparo.” – Michelangelo
“Approach it as a beginner; approach it as a learner.” – Karch Kiraly
“When we focus on our blessings, instead of on the things that we don't have, we're going to be more grateful and we're going to lead happier lives and be better for the people around us.” – Karch Kiraly
https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini
Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, dynamic speaker, and father of six, Brian Buffini brings sharp insights, practical wisdom, and his signature Irish wit to every conversation. On The Brian Buffini Show, big questions meet real-world solutions. Each episode blends perspective with action, offering principles and tools that help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward living your best life.