<ul><li>Why Amelia was drawn to obstacle racing even though running was something she despised</li><li>The complementary connection between her sport and her professional work and how racing has made her a more effective attorney</li><li>How Amelia fights physical and mental fatigue when most people quit (she even shares a story of how she dealt with a vacant support station halfway through a 100 mile race)</li><li>What she does to develop grit and resilience so she knows she can rely on herself when things get rough</li><li>Amelia’s “to-do list” trick that makes sure she’s productive — you’ll want to steal this! </li></ul>

<ul><li>How a serious injury taught Amelia some of her most powerful lessons about who she is and what’s important to her</li><li>What Amelia’s parents did to teach her to be self-sufficient from a very young age</li><li>How she learned to deal with setbacks, and how careful she is with the language she uses when she speaks to herself when things go wrong</li><li>Why Amelia runs with a Sharpie and the same playlist she’s listened to for the past 5 years</li><li>How Amelia transformed herself from a casual weekend warrior to one of the most finely tuned athletes in the world</li></ul>

Since the popularity of Obstacle Course Racing, or OCR, has exploded onto the scene, there has been one woman who has dominated the sport: Amelia Boone. This interview is a little different than others you may have heard on <a href="https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/">The Knowledge Project </a>but no less fascinating. We cover a wide variety of topics including habits, reading, self-reliance, and training.

Amelia Boone has dominated the world of Obstacle Course Racing with over 50 podiums and two dozen victories. In this interview, we discuss habits, grit, how to read a book, and so much more.

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