Why Motivation Never Fades – Felipe Perrone on Career, Titles & Staying Hungry

In this episode of the Waterpolo Expert Talk, world-class water
polo star Felipe Perrone explains why, even after decades at the
very top of the sport, his motivation remains exactly the same as
it was at the beginning of his career. Perrone shares how his
mindset has changed over the years: instead of looking back at
titles, medals and past success, he lives completely focused on the
present — on the next training session, the next game and the next
challenge. For him, achievements from the past are memories, but
never excuses. A special highlight of this episode is his emotional
reflection on the Olympic Games in Rio 2016, where he represented
Brazil in his home country. He describes the deep meaning of
playing not just for a national team, but for an entire community
that was fighting to grow water polo in Brazil. The historic
victory against Serbia in the group stage became a milestone for
Brazilian water polo. Other key topics include: - How to stay
motivated after many titles - Focusing on the process instead of
results - Handling pressure at Olympic Games - Playing under
extreme international schedules - Club competitions vs. World
Championships - Life after the professional career & education
- Team changes, friendships & emotional bonds - Role models,
idols & personal inspirations - Working with young athletes at
camps - Training routines, workload & physical preparation
Perrone also answers numerous listener questions, including: - His
hardest achievement in water polo - His toughest training days -
How professionals plan their career after retirement - What advice
he gives younger teammates before big games - How to improve
fastest as a player - His personal workout routine This episode is
a masterclass in longevity, focus and elite mindset, and a
must-listen for players, coaches, parents and anyone passionate
about high-performance sport. More about the podcast:
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