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Published Jan 22, 2018

Danica Patrick: Mindset, Spirituality and Living Fully with Lewis Howes

Danica Patrick joins Lewis Howes to discuss her transformative journey of embracing positivity and spirituality, the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges, and powerful insights on relationships, gratitude, and her career in professional motorsports.
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  • Family Influence

    reflects on the profound influence her family had on her career and personal growth. She credits her father for instilling a belief in herself, despite his sometimes negative demeanor, and her mother for being a calming presence and a referee during family conflicts 1. Danica's father's advice to always have fun and her mother's emphasis on being a lady shaped her mindset and approach to life.

    He always told me to have fun. Yeah, I don't think I always have had fun, but it's a good reminder that that was supposed to be the point.

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    Their guidance helped her navigate the male-dominated world of professional motorsports with resilience and authenticity.

       

    Deeper Connections

    Danica emphasizes the importance of fostering deeper personal connections and understanding one's true state. She believes that many people miss out on genuine connections because they are preoccupied with their own lives 2. Danica values conversations that go beyond surface-level interactions and truly explore how someone is doing.

    I think that the deep connection that someone wants to have, like, are you okay? How are you? Tell me about it. How do you feel? And talk through something like a deeper understanding for how somebody's really doing.

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    This approach has helped her maintain meaningful relationships and stay grounded in her personal and professional life.

       

    Embracing Gratitude

    Embracing gratitude is a cornerstone of Danica's philosophy. She believes that having an attitude of gratitude leads to positivity and kindness towards oneself and others 3. Danica advises going all in, whether in love or work, to avoid regrets and live a fulfilling life.

    I think that if you just love hard, no matter what, anyone love anything or anybody hard, no matter what, no matter how they treat you, you can never be. I don't think you can ever feel bad about loving something too much or someone too much.

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    Her commitment to gratitude and wholehearted living has been a guiding principle throughout her career and personal journey.

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