How to Perform Under Pressure Without Losing Yourself | Chloe Kim

Chloe Kim, the legendary Olympic snowboarder and multiple gold medalist, opens up in this deeply personal episode of The School of Greatness about her journey through pressure, injury, self-doubt, and personal growth. From overcoming a childhood dream of becoming a jockey to becoming the youngest woman to win Olympic gold in snowboarding, Chloe reveals how her father’s unwavering support—despite emotional distance and intense expectations—shaped her resilience. She candidly discusses her recent Olympic experience while injured, having to relearn tricks with a dislocating shoulder and competing on just eight days of snow. Her mental framework, rooted in grit and self-compassion, helped her find meaning in the struggle even without a medal. Chloe also shares her recent ADHD diagnosis, how it both challenged and enhanced her performance, and her ongoing healing journey through therapy and self-awareness. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, learning, and having fun as core pillars of greatness, while rejecting the idea of 'losing'—instead seeing every challenge as a lesson. Her story is a masterclass in balancing elite achievement with emotional authenticity.