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 GainesRowdy 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 MentionsUS Masters SwimmingMichael PhelpsSummer SandersAngel MartinoKatie LedeckyMissy FranklinMolly HannisNathan AdrianCody MillerMichael AndrewPeter AndrewEddie ReeseRichard QuickTina AndrewKaitlin SandenoMark SpitzTiger WoodsSerena WilliamsGame of ThronesGrandchildrenIdahoFloridaHawaiiIndiana UniversityYMCANBC SportsESPNSummer Olympics“Rowdy Rising”NCAA SwimmingInternational Swimming Hall of FameU.S. Olympic Hall of FamePro Swim SeriesInternational Swimming LeagueBackstroke flagsUnderwaters - the “fifth stroke”Swimming lessonsAction 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 ChurchillHave 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. Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com