From bodybuilding to racing and back again, that's exactly what the guest for episode 19 of Bringing Awesome Back Goes Radio has done during his competitive career. Niklas Lovén is a man who is no stranger to the mental aspect of performance. Having competed in a sport that may result in life-ending consequences has enabled Niklas to find ways to beat the mental barriers that have been presented to him. This is our chance to learn more about the mind behind a competitive race car driver, as well as a bodybuilder.
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# INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
* 00:00 - Opening talk
* 06:04 - Niklas is introduced
* 06:17 - Niklas on his epiphany in the shower
* 08:19 - Niklas on losing interest in bodybuilding and starting his racing career
* 10:22 - Niklas on differences in motivation in the beginning compared to now
* 12:35 - Niklas on what would make him lose interest in bodybuilding today
* 13:15 - Niklas on what drives him when he doesn't get the boost from winning
* 15:09 - Niklas on pressure during competition in USA compared to Sweden
* 16:05 - Niklas on motivating himself if he doesn't win
* 16:44 - Niklas on similarities between racing and bodybuilding
* 18:26 - Niklas on working with Anna Skipper's husband, Olof Skipper
* 20:13 - Niklas on working with visualization prior to a race
* 20:50 - Niklas on important mental factors while racing
* 24:04 - Niklas on his dislike for cardio
* 25:29 - Niklas on working with Bo Johnson and mental struggles
* 28:33 - Niklas on goals and the Swedish mentality towards bodybuilding
* 31:38 - Niklas on irritation during a diet and responsibility towards others
* 33:48 - Niklas on his need for support from his family during a diet
* 34:27 - Niklas on when not getting to eat what you want is the most difficult
* 36:19 - Niklas on eating and training smarter
* 39:38 - Niklas answers 10 quick questions
* 43:40 - Niklas shares final tips from his own life experience
* 44:18 - Thank you Niklas!
* 45:29 - Final reflections
Read what Niklas is blogging about: http://niklasloven.blogspot.se/
See what Niklas is posting on Instagram: instagram.com/niklasloven1
Get in touch with Niklas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niklas.loven.3
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