Ep 85: Todd Hazelwood - EVOLVE Upperlimits Mastermind

The Upperlimits Show

0.35 Listen to the Evolve Upper Limits Mastermind with professional racing car driver, Todd Hazelwood, who explores the natural synergy between high-performance motor racing and a high-achieving business mindset.

1.10 Todd shares his back story and childhood passion for motor racing from a tender age; the sacrifices made between each step, the progression via scholarship, the fundraising and relentless drive to raise funds to race throughout the majority of his youth.

8.10 How do you find that extra gear to do the things you love?

9.20 Races are not won on the racetrack – they’re won in the workshop. Preparation is KING when determining how you can be better than your opponent.

13.10 How does one go from hobby to obsessive life goal? Todd speaks with Nick about how to build momentum from that lightbulb moment.

Avoid negative talk. Make your obsession your life; let nothing get in the way of your winning spirit. Have a goal and do not sway from achieving it. Value the support of your people, your family are a priority.

16.10 Inspire your team with your own unwavering passion for success. Motivate and support each other; no one has the finger pointed at them. You only get a sore neck by looking backward.

20.50 Your staff can see your commitment and are reassured; in motorsport, no one is higher on the chain.

Spinning spanners on a race car involves sacrifice when you’re essentially part of the `moving circus’ on the race circuit.

24.00 Setbacks; how does Todd use mental toughness to overcome adversity and create trust in his preparation?

27.56 Bathurst; Mental prep and mindset before and during one of the world’s most famous racing events. Hydration and physical prep begins 2 weeks before race day – it’s the most expensive weight loss regime on the planet. You can’t expect to drive the wheels off your car if you’re not mentally and physically prepared for the unexpected.

32.22 The business of motorsport is about winning – but it’s not everything. Winning on track is not the same as winning off track – where you are heavily reliant on your people – you have to look after your people who are so committed to you and your dream.

Without the support – the fans – you don’t have a sport. How can you make everyone feel valued and valuable in your professional world?

36.35 Having someone who can support you in both good times and bad is priceless. Surround yourself with successful people.

38.15 Nick shares his views on holistic and physical health. Todd shares his physical health commitments within the motor racing business and leading into race meets.

Be your own self-critic. Are you fit enough, are you strong enough, are you smart enough? Raise the bar – and imagine what that success looks like.

42.30 Todd believes success is 80 percent mental toughness and 20 percent physical/skill based.

47.00 Appreciation for those who help you achieve success – show it, value it, value them.

52.30 The three elements to success according to Todd; Communication is super key… followed by passion and anchored by hard work. Make your passion greater than your ability.

56.33 Inspired? Hit up upcoach.com.au for more!