Defending first place: an archived Project Mindset post, originally published in 2022. Dates and roles reflect the original publication.
Chasing First Place Was Easier than Defending It — Henning Fritz
“It was easier for me to chase first place than defend it.” — Henning Fritz, translated
Henning Fritz, an exceptional athlete, World Player of the Year, European champion, German champion, Olympic silver medallist, world champion and Champions League winner, spoke with me about his handball career’s highs and lows.
After a career peak came an extremely difficult phase, marked by a dramatic decline in performance and burnout symptoms.
He explained how he later changed his mindset and returned to the top. I found it fascinating to understand how an elite athlete works through difficult periods. It is possible ✅
I think those lessons also have value in business. The full podcast is linked below.
More in the Project Mindset archive (German) and the Reza Mehman Podcast.
