Podcast #003: Matt Levy
Episode Description
Today we are joined by Matt Levy, who was born 15 weeks premature with cerebral palsy and vision impairment. He has survived 50+ operations, including brain, heart, lung and ears.
Today he is an international swim star, having competed in five consecutive Paralympics - winning three gold, one silver and five bronze medals. He swam at five World Championships and countless nationals and other professional meets and holds 120 international medals and four world records.
Matt has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia and is an ambassador for Australia Day, Westpac, International Disability Day, Life's Little Treasures, Athlete Leader Swimming Australia and on an advisory board for the Institute of Sport and Commonwealth Games Australia. He’s a board member of Rainbow Club Australia Ability Options and the governance officer for the Australian Swimming Association, and countless other organisations.
What a pleasure and privilege it is to have the opportunity to speak with him today.
““Reputation is a byproduct of what I’ve been able to do and achieve, and not necessarily why I do, what I do.””
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:19 - Self-identity As A Brand
00:04:08 - The Concept Of Reputation
00:06:33 - Establishing Values
00:07:26 - Making Decisions Against Values & Beliefs
00:09:30 - Imparting Wisdom & Knowledge To The Younger Generation
00:11:29 - Taking Adversity And Turning It Into A Positive
00:12:23 - The Influence Of Training In Different Aspects Of Life
00:13:30 - Connecting With People From Different Social Groups
00:15:02 - Building Your Network & Connections
00:19:02 - Matt's Philosophy & Approach To Expanding His Career Outside Of Swimming
00:22:55 - Matt's Intention Behind Writing His Books
00:24:48 - Being A Mentor For The Younger Generation
00:26:19 - Matt's Advice For The Younger Generation
00:30:12 - Outro
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