In this conversation, Ashleigh Alexander, A 2x National Sporting Clays, 5x US Open, 2x World Sporting & World FITASC Ladies Champion, shares her journey in the competitive shooting world, detailing her early beginnings, family involvement, and the transition into running a family business. She discusses the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding shooting schedule, the mental strategies she employs to maintain focus and confidence, and the influence of her father's competitive spirit on her career. Ashleigh emphasizes the importance of hard work and preparation in achieving success and reflects on the supportive environment her family created for her growth as a competitor. In this engaging conversation, Ashleigh shares her journey as a competitive shooter, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced in a male-dominated sport. She reflects on her father's influence, the mental fortitude required for women in competitive shooting, and the shifting priorities that come with motherhood. Ashleigh also touches on her recent Hall of Fame induction and emphasizes the importance of hard work and commitment in achieving success.
Takeaways
-She has won multiple national and world titles.
-She travels extensively for competitions and business.
-Flipping the switch between family and competition is crucial for her.
-Being in the zone means intense focus and calmness.
-Confidence comes from years of hard work and experience.
-Her father's competitive nature influenced her own drive.
-Ashleigh's family created a supportive environment for her success.
-The grid's going to break it. If there is a flaw in your game, you're going to find it there.
-Everything's impossible till somebody does it right