Listen "What does it mean to embrace the ‘Never Say Die’ Mindset? Ft. Arjuna Award Winning Swimmer, Nisha Millet Ep. 54"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Nisha Millet, an Arjuna Award Winning Swimmer, shares her wisdom on various aspects of personal growth and achieving success. She emphasizes the importance of having faith as our compass and passion as our guide, reminding us that with these powerful forces, we can become truly unstoppable. Nisha also reminds us that failure is not an endpoint but a detour on the road to success, encouraging us to embrace the 'never say die' mindset and persevere in the face of challenges. She believes that the real triumph lies not in the accolades we achieve but in the growth, wisdom, and resilience we gain along the path to success. Humility, according to her, is the mark of a true champion, and she advises us to stay grounded and humble throughout our journey.
About Nisha Millet:
Nisha Millet is an accomplished Indian swimmer who has achieved great success both nationally and internationally. She has represented India in various international competitions, including the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. Millet has won more than 600 gold medals at State, National and International Meets. She has represented India at the world swimming championships (1998 and 2004) & Asian Games (1998). She is the first Indian to qualify for swimming at the Olympics in the 200 meter freestyle (Sydney 2000). She has won the highest number of individual medals by any Indian athlete at a national event - 14 Gold Medals at the Manipur National Games.
She was honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2000, which is given by the government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. In addition, she was awarded the Rajyotsava Award in 2001, which is the second-highest civilian honor in the state of Karnataka.
Millet's contribution to the sport of swimming extends beyond her own achievements as a swimmer. She founded the Nisha Millet Swimming Academy in Bangalore in 2006, which provides world-class swimming coaching to young athletes. Her achievements in the sport have inspired a generation of Indian swimmers and she continues to be a role model for many young athletes in the country.
Who is Garima Avtar:
Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, freelance automotive journalist, 2 times Tedx Speaker, host in the NBA India Weekly Show. and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds.
Over the years, her work has won her many accolades & awards. She was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and actress Dia Mirza for organizing the Women's Car Rally in January 2018 for the launch of a new chapter for FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) and in 2019 by the Governor of Uttrakhand. She was felicitated on IWD 2021 by India's former Sports & Youth Affairs minister Shri Kiren Rijiju for her achievements in motorsports.
She has been recognised with awards such as ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Award, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’, Best Female Driver, Radio One ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award, Khel Gaurav award, Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All’, Peaklife Women Inspire Award, Women Super Achiever Award , Distinguished Women Achiever, INSPIRA Honors, amongst others.
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🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GarimaAvtar
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😊LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garima-avtar-749073a5/
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About Nisha Millet:
Nisha Millet is an accomplished Indian swimmer who has achieved great success both nationally and internationally. She has represented India in various international competitions, including the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. Millet has won more than 600 gold medals at State, National and International Meets. She has represented India at the world swimming championships (1998 and 2004) & Asian Games (1998). She is the first Indian to qualify for swimming at the Olympics in the 200 meter freestyle (Sydney 2000). She has won the highest number of individual medals by any Indian athlete at a national event - 14 Gold Medals at the Manipur National Games.
She was honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2000, which is given by the government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. In addition, she was awarded the Rajyotsava Award in 2001, which is the second-highest civilian honor in the state of Karnataka.
Millet's contribution to the sport of swimming extends beyond her own achievements as a swimmer. She founded the Nisha Millet Swimming Academy in Bangalore in 2006, which provides world-class swimming coaching to young athletes. Her achievements in the sport have inspired a generation of Indian swimmers and she continues to be a role model for many young athletes in the country.
Who is Garima Avtar:
Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, freelance automotive journalist, 2 times Tedx Speaker, host in the NBA India Weekly Show. and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds.
Over the years, her work has won her many accolades & awards. She was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and actress Dia Mirza for organizing the Women's Car Rally in January 2018 for the launch of a new chapter for FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) and in 2019 by the Governor of Uttrakhand. She was felicitated on IWD 2021 by India's former Sports & Youth Affairs minister Shri Kiren Rijiju for her achievements in motorsports.
She has been recognised with awards such as ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Award, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’, Best Female Driver, Radio One ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award, Khel Gaurav award, Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All’, Peaklife Women Inspire Award, Women Super Achiever Award , Distinguished Women Achiever, INSPIRA Honors, amongst others.
Let's connect online:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garimaavtar/
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GarimaAvtar
😄 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarimaAvtarOfficial/
😊LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garima-avtar-749073a5/
For business, visit: www.garimaavtar.com
Email: [email protected]
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