Finding Balance
Finding Balance
Tom Ford
US #1 Todd Harrity on failure, the growth mindset, and improv
1 hour 20 minutes Posted Jul 5, 2019 at 9:34 am.
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We open the conversation by talking about Bristol; his almost accidental journey to getting there and his impressions both on and off court. (
Todd talks about his early life discovering squash and how there is a heavy emphasis on using it as a vehicle to get into college. He shares his thoughts on coaching, winning, and what he believes is most important at a younger age. (
We talk about his decision to go to Princeton and his time there; reflecting on the incredible things he achieved, his real experience beyond the achievements, and what he has learnt since then.  (
We share thoughts on trying new things, exploring life beyond your craft, and the benefit that has. Todd shares a story of taking improv acting classes and how adopting more of a growth mindset has impacted him. (
Todd shares one of his highlights from Princeton; ending Trinity’s 13-year unbeaten run in the CSA Team Championships, at their home courts in New Jersey. (
We then move on to talk about life as a professional. The struggles he faced early on, having the Wildcard at the Tournament of Champions, and his thoughts on the “inner game”. (
I ask more specific questions about Todd’s “inner game” (
· Is there anything you wished people asked you more? (
· What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? (
· What’s a book you’d recommend? (
· You have 30 minutes with anyone, dead or alive, who would they be? (
Best way to connect with Todd and follow his journey (
· What is the one thing you know to be true about success? (
· What is the one thing you know to be true about failure? (
· When you think of success, who is the first person that comes to mind? (
Closing thoughts (