Tyson Apostol / Reality TV personality / Winner of Survior / Former Pro Cyclist - a podcast by Jeff Gross

from 2020-12-04T01:04:33

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Tyson Apostol, reality TV personality, winner of Survivor, and former pro cyclist, is ready to reveal what really happens behind-the-scenes. He shares how he was allowed to prepare for the show, what they look for when they select competitors, and what set him apart from the competition. Tune in to hear Tyson share his thoughts on drugs in cycling, what he would’ve done differently in the past, and what he was told about showing personality on a show – and hear what he has learned about himself through athletics, competition, and poker.


 


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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              


  • 00:00 – 29:30 – Tyson’s life story and Mormon background, how he got on Survivor, his natural abilities, his cycling background, and his take on drugs in the sport.

  • 29:30 – 48:30 – On Survivor, Marriage Bootcamp, show behind-the-scenes, how he had to think about his role, and how the payout structure works.

  • 48:30 – 01:02:00 – How he’s allowed to prepare for Survivor, how they cast people, when he knew when to re-evaluate his direction on the show, and what he would’ve done differently.

  • 01:02:00 – 01:28:00 – On what drives and motivates him, how adrenaline helps, what sets him apart, game vs. real life, how they check your health, and mindset.

  • 01:28:00 – 01:50:30 – Having the crew around you on the show, what it’s like to be in the top three, and the importance of raw, open, and honest personality on the show.

  • 01:50:30 – 02:10:00 – What they look for on the show, what he misses about cycling, what he thinks about his own athletic abilities, and what he appreciates about the team environment.


 


3 Key Points


  • Be who you are.

  • See what other people do then assess your own direction.

  • Know your natural abilities and cultivate the rest.


 


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