Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode, professional cliff diver David Colturi joins Dive Beyond Sport to share the extraordinary story of a near-fatal accident that left him with a ruptured spleen and changed his perspective on life, adversity, and gratitude. David reflects on a career spanning more than three decades in diving, why the people and memories behind the boards matter more than scores and podiums, and how athletes can avoid becoming trapped in a performance-based identity. He also opens up about facing fear, overcoming mental blocks, developing a growth mindset, and learning to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth. Beyond competition, David shares how his transition into entrepreneurship inspired the creation of the No Limits Tour, a new athlete-focused platform designed to give competitors greater ownership and a voice in shaping the future of their sport. A powerful conversation about resilience, courage, identity, personal growth, and living a life full of joy. Show Notes • How can a near-death experience transform an athlete's perspective on adversity, gratitude, and living life to the fullest. • Why the memories, relationships, and shared experiences often matter more than scores, results, and podium finishes. • How athletes can avoid becoming trapped in an identity defined solely by performance and competition. • What happens when athletes begin asking themselves who they are and what comes next beyond their sporting careers. • How can a growth mindset help athletes develop new skills and build confidence beyond the world of sport. • Why adversity, mistakes, and setbacks can become opportunities for growth when we learn to change our perspective. • How facing fear and stepping outside your comfort zone can build courage, resilience, and character. • What role journaling, self-awareness, and personal development can play in improving performance both in sport and in life. • How David Colturi is working to give athletes greater ownership, opportunities, and a voice through the No Limits Tour. • What David Colturi's journey teaches us about resilience, athlete identity, growth, fear, and building a meaningful life beyond sport. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:19 Paraglider Teaser Dive Setup 04:04 Crash Attempts and Getting the Shot 06:47 Spleen Injury and Hospital Emergency 10:05 Recovery and Life Perspective Shift 13:35 How Diving Began 16:47 Love of Sport Over Scores 19:32 Building the No Limits Tour 21:33 Athlete Ownership and Profit Sharing 24:43 Growing a League Sustainably 27:47 Origin Story and Red Bull Influence 29:31 Entrepreneurship and Identity Shift 31:19 Balancing Ambition and Life 32:24 Family Foundations 33:45 Identity After College 34:59 Calendars and Skills 38:10 Growth Mindset Reality 42:01 Adversity as Fuel 44:36 Training Through Fear 47:04 High Diving Psychology 53:36 Journaling for Growth 56:23 Olympic High Diving Push 59:48 Full of Joy Finale Guest Pick: Book: Chasing Excellence - Ben Bergeron Link: https://link.amazon/B05bF0goy Subscribe to DIVE Beyond Sport Podcast for weekly episodes diving into athlete stories, mindset, and motivation. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dive-beyond-sport/id1832706678 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67pX07qo2f6AZTxOERShpn?si=95b0803ce82642a7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divebeyondsportpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divebeyondsportpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divebeyondsportpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DIVEBeyondSportPod Follow the Guest and Hosts on Instagram: David Colturi: https://www.instagram.com/dcolturi Freddie Woodward: https://www.instagram.com/freddie_woodward Yona Knight-Wisdom: https://www.instagram.com/yonakw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
