Gene Zannetti talks with Olympic Champion Kendall Cross about breaking down opponents with sport intelligence, placing low value on failures to stay optimistic, and why being motivated to compete matters more than being the best athlete.

Timestamps:

2:50 - Positive outlook and optimistic mindset

4:01 - Being a cerebral wrestler without elite athleticism

8:04 - Early influences

9:55 - Demystifying the Olympic process

12:40 - Naysayers doubting the unorthodox style

16:35 - Social media's impact on young wrestlers today

21:30 - High motivation to compete drives success

23:30 - Placing low value on failures and mistakes

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