FINDING THE RHYTHM OF RECORD-BREAKING JUMPS IN SPORTS, CAREER, AND LIFE

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Bob Beamon is a multi-talented champion that has followed the path of his own inspiration to generate excitement and purpose throughout life. In order to succeed and leave a legacy on others, he had to make the decisive steps to make the right jumps in sports to break longest-standing world and Olympic records as well as in life to follow his many dreams and succeed. At the 3rd annual Medical Affairs Innovation Olympics, I sat down with Bob Beamon to learn how his sports career and multiple inspirations (basketball) influenced the decisions he has made in his personal life and success in continuing to reinvent himself as a champion in music. We explored explore what makes the long jump one of the most classic and difficult events in track and field and possibly sports, the individual components and mechanics of the jump, how his talent, circumstances, and training led to his success. In addition, he discusses his personal theories on competition, approaches to edging out competitors in sports, and transition into how he defines competition in life and what impact his environment, character, and personal inspiration have played on the kinds of jumps he has had to make in his personal life to follow multiple different and challenging paths yet succeed. In this absolutely inspirational and candid discussion, Bob speaks about his own health, how healthcare professionals throughout his career and life have helped him make personal decisions, the role his coaches and training have had on his health after retiring from sports, and what types of innovation inspire him currently or those he hopes to see in healthcare in particular.

0:00 Episode Intro 2:17 Keynote Speaker Welcome

4:20 First Jump in Bob's Life that shaped his career afterwards.

Bob's tough childhood and background 8:42 Basketball and Track Field in Police Athletic League Activities Bob wanted to find a sport in which he could simply win. 10:07 First long jump at age of 10 was 19 feet 10:43 Bob's personal approach and philosophy on competition His motivation was to be "somebody special" and "proving to people" he was going to be a "shining star" in his community. 12:23 Daily discipline of practice His goal was not only Athletic but Personal and Social Achievement 13:04 First time he competed in the Junior Olympics 14:29 Bob had no coach or supporter at the Junior Olympics He jumped 24 feet 1 inch and newspapers mentioned him as a "future Olympian" 15:18 Dean of Students became Bob's coach and "saving graces" Larry Ellis 16:47 What part of his success was due to his God-given talent vs training? Bob had the foundation - basics of jumping. He was always open to Learning and to making himself feel good about what he was doing. His drive was rooted deep inside. 19:19 How Bob put the world-record performance together in Mexico City He trained with the fastest sprinters in the world which 21:07 What makes the long jump one of the most difficult disciplines? His strong inner spirit helped him. He knew deep inside he would one day be successful. He had lost so often that he felt even 23:23 How becoming a champion influenced Bob's career and life? Many athletes are lost and do not know how to transition after ending their sports career. We need to coach athletes and prepare them for life after sports. 26:53 Bob's problem with blood pressure and kidneys 29:10 Message on healthcare innovation to the medical community Bob educated people on hypertension through opportunities opened by pharma companies. He developed kidney problems and diabetes. He dealt with health problems like a sports athlete, like an intelligent athlete. I am going to continue to be a winner. 33:33 How Bob has reinvented himself recently as a musician, drummer 38:25 Bob's experience as a percussionist and favorite instruments 42:20 How do you teach someone to find the fire inside them" Open up - How you really feel about yourself helps you open yourself to win, achieve, and find opportunities.