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Steve Gurney - 1963 
 

Steve Gurney Interview
Why I Wanted to Interview Steve
Do I really need to explain? If you've grown up in New Zealand chances are you've heard Steve Gurneys' name pop up on more than one occasion. Not only is he a sporting legend (multi-sport and endurance) but he is also an inspirational Motivational and Adventure Speaker, Inventor and Author. I wanted to know about what it takes to think big and achieve big. I also wanted to ask Steve if he had any advice for those of us wanting to achieve our goals and reach the next level.



Sporting Achievements & Accomplishments 
Just to name a few...
  • Subaru Primal Quest Race in Colorado 2002
  • Speights Coast to Coast a Record 9 Wins 1990 – 2003
  • Mizone Endurazone Winner
  • Xerox Challenge 1990
  • Cape Reinga to Bluff Winner
  • NZ Mountain Bike Team Member to the World Champs 1990 & 1994
  • National Downhill Mountain Bike Champ 1989
  • Mountains to the Sea Winner 1992, 1993, 1996
  • South Island Wild Water Kayaking Champ 1990
  • Australian Subaru Classic Series Winner 1991 & 1992
  • Raid Gauloises Adventure Team Race Winners 1989, 1994, 1999
  • Canterbury Sportsperson of the Year Award 1991 & 1998
  • Finalist 2002 Halberg Sportsman of the Year
  • MNZM (Member of the NZ order of Merit) for Services to Endurance Sport

More Interesting Information
  • Steve was born in Hamilton in 1963 and is the eldest of four children.
  • Steve says he wasn't particularly talented at his sport in younger years, and says that as primary school boy, he was usually last in all school sports. 
  • Steve maintains that his positive attitude, determination and passion for what he does, has helped him become successful in the things he does.

Services & Contacts
Steve provides a variety of professional services, books and innovative products. Everything you need to know about Steve, including his contact details can be found in the following two websites:
  • stevegurney.co.nz
  • gurneygears.com


Interview Menu

If I can do it anyone can! (0:42) 
Subject links: What Makes Motivated People Different?
 
The difference between those that are achieving their goals and those that aren't (5:22)
Subject links: What Makes Motivated People Different? / Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting / Key Ideas Insights and Advice

Different types of motivation and the importance of aligning goals to values and beliefs (4:19)  
Subject links: What Makes Motivated People Different? / Building Motivation to Change 

Everyone has positive values that need to be considered when setting goals (0:57) 
Subject links: Building Motivation to Change / Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting

The 80-20 rule and getting past the motivational honey moon period (1:56) 
Subject links: Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting / Getting Started and Taking the First Steps / Barriers to Motivation   

How to bridge the gap between setting and achieving goals (5:45) 
Subject links: Building Motivation to Change / Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting / Key Ideas Insights and Advice

How a piece of paper led to winning 7 consecutive coast to coast races (4:07) 
Subject links: Key Ideas Insights and Advice

Being aware of weak points and how to make them stronger (1:54) 
Subject links: Preparation Motivation and Change / Self-Awareness and Motivation

Habits as a barrier to achieving goals (2:16) 
Subject links: Habits and Motivation / Barriers to Motivation

I want to exercise but I'm too busy! (1:36) 
Subject links: Barriers to Motivation
 
Visualisation, positivity and lemonade? (4:38) 
Subject links: Habits and Motivation / Maintaining Motivation / Key Ideas Insights and Advice
    
Motivation - Rocks, gravel and sand? (3:07) 
Subject links: Key Ideas Insights and Advice


Interview - 2012
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Steve Gurney Interview
Steve in a Singapore Hospital infected with Leptosporosis. Steve developed the bacterial infection as a result of being exposed to bat dung and came close to dying. Listen to 'How a piece of paper led to winning 7 consecutive coast to coast races' to find out what happened next.
Steve Gurney Interview
Steve Gurney Interview
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