The GOAT Mindset: Simone Biles on Pressure, Failure, and Resilience | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 7

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In episode 7 of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, presented by STIFEL, Mikaela and Simone sit down to discuss Summer vs. Winter Olympics and compare their experiences in their respective sports. The two discuss the demands of peak performance, the pressure that comes with excellence, resilience in the face of fear, and, most importantly, the human experience behind achieving greatness. As Mikaela prepares for the Winter Olympics in Milan/Cortina 2026 and reflects on her experiences in Beijing back in 2022, Simone shares insight into their shared experience of “failing” on the world stage and offers advice for how to block out the noise and persevere in the upcoming Games. Each may be…