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Episode 8 An Internal Locus of Control
Invest Like The Best

Episode 8: An Internal Locus of Control

An Internal Locus of Control

Kiley Adams is a track and field star, valedictorian, varsity soccer player, Taekwondo master black belt, and philanthropic researcher. We cover the lessons from Taekwondo that translate into other aspects of her life and the importance of having an internal locus of control.

[00:02:11] – (First Question) – Start by learning about Kiley’s Tae Kwon Do career which started when she was 4 years old.

[00:03:50] – Kiley talks about her progression to becoming a 4th black belt.

[00:04:40] – Kiley talks about her competition schedule and what allows her to be so good at this

[00:05:50] – A dive into the attitude that makes Kiley thrive in so many different ways

[00:07:22] – A look at some of the places around the globe where Kiley’s Tae Kwon Do experience proves to be a passport to amazing opportunities

[00:10:08] – Patrick asks about the practice habits that go into training

[00:11:21] – What are some of the shared traits among the folks who have achieved this high level of accomplishment in Tae Kwon Do masters.

[00:12:04] – A shift into Kiley’s travel aspirations and how she got into it

[00:12:33] – A look at Kiley’s time in India, her experience, and what she has learned while working at an NGO there

[00:13:41] – An interesting cultural difference that Kiley learned in India because of their greetings

[00:15:02] – What are the future places that Kiley is looking to discover

[00:15:41] – A look at Kiley’s research which his strongly rooted in the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Model

[00:17:19] – Kiley tells Patrick about her travels, in which she was alone for much of it.

[00:17:52] – Some of the books and teachers that have helped to shape Kiley’s outlook

[00:19:20] – The social determinants to healthcare, especially in the US

[00:21:47] – A look at Kiley’s most memorable day in India, which includes someone sneaking her into Myanmar, and the drug trade

[00:24:16] – Kiley then explains how she found herself in Pakistan…accidentally

[00:25:40] – Patrick asks Kiley about her most memorable fights in Tae Kwon Do

[00:27:01] – How Tae Kwon Do and Kiley’s attitude of always moving forward has helped her to have such an incredible life already

[00:29:27] – What are the aspects of Kiley’s life that can be replicated by average people

[00:32:00] – Patrick asks Kiley about some of the other areas that she is looking to master in the coming years.

[00:33:30] – What Notre Dame has done for Kiley and why she picked that school

An Internal Locus of Control

Introduction

Patrick
My guest today requires a bit of a special introduction. In this episode, we do not discuss markets or investing. It is instead about adventure and taking life by the you know what. My guest, Kiley Adams, is 21 years old. She's crammed what would be considered a magical and adventurous life into just two decades. Here's a little taste from the episode.

Patrick
When's the last time you lost in a competition?

Kiley
I don't remember.

Patrick
A bit later in the conversation.

Kiley
We're going to see if we can sneak you into Myanmar.

Patrick
I met Kiley while teaching an investing class at Notre Dame. She is a track and field star, valedictorian, varsity soccer player, Taekwondo master and philanthropic researcher. She has been everywhere in the U.S. and recently spent two months by herself in India, conducting research that will help people with disabilities. And that's just the start. She describes how all this is possible because of perseverance, attitude, and an internal locus of control. I'm going to keep returning to this episode as a reminder that just about anything is possible.I can't wait for my daughter to meet Kiley someday. She inspired me to, as she says, move forward relentlessly. For notes on this show, visit investorfieldguide.com/Adams. Now, please enjoy this great conversation with Kiley Adams.

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