Rowdy Gaines is the feature of this episode’s Road Trip Segment where he speaks with host Kelly Palace about the role that enthusiasm has played in his success in the pool and in life. He credits his father’s big personality and his four daughters for feeding his enthusiasm in life, as well as a genuine love for swimming. He says the keys to his success in swimming and life are a sense of responsibility, dedication to the sport or career, teamwork and taking risks.  Kelly Palace and co-host Maria Parker also share their own stories about how enthusiasm can make or break a goal and the experience.   Subscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on YouTube. Leave us a review, too! If you subscribe on YouTube you could win one of our monthly prizes. Champion on's Mojo is also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play. More About Rowdy Gaines Rowdy Gaines is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming and holds 12 U.S. national championships. In 2015, he was recognized with the USA Swimming Award, the most prestigious award one can receive for contributions to the sport. He is an avid lifelong swimmer and an outspoken US Masters swimmer who hosts the Rowdy Gaines classic meet in Orlando each year. He is in the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Gaines has served as a swimming analyst for ESPN and NBA Sports for swimming for the past seven summer Olympics.  Episode Topics and Mentions US Masters Swimming Michael Phelps Summer Sanders Angel Martino Katie Ledecky Missy Franklin Molly Hannis Nathan Adrian Cody Miller Michael Andrew Peter Andrew Eddie Reese Richard Quick Tina Andrew Kaitlin Sandeno Mark Spitz Tiger Woods Serena Williams Game of Thrones Grandchildren Idaho Florida Hawaii Indiana University YMCA NBC Sports ESPN Summer Olympics “Rowdy Rising” NCAA Swimming International Swimming Hall of Fame U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Pro Swim Series International Swimming League Backstroke flags Underwaters - the “fifth stroke” Swimming lessons Action Items From the Hosts  Maria: If you don’t feel passionate about something, pick something to start aiming to achieve and then move in that direction.  Kelly: Find a “why” for your enthusiasm and focus on what value you are bringing to the table. Take one step at a time. Quote of the Week:  “Success consists of going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill Have something you want to share with us? Email it to 4championsmojo@gmail.com.  Keep up with the show by visiting YouTube, ChampionsMojo.com and visiting the Facebook page, Instagram page, and Twitter page. Support the show