DB 453: How To Become a Champion… And Still Be a Student 🌟
Dream Big Podcast for Kids
Dream Big Podcast
3.8 • 975 Ratings
🗓️ 6 May 2025
⏱️ 6 minutes
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Summary
🎾 How To Become a Champion… And Still Be a Student 🌟 Dream Big Podcast Episode 453 with Sophia Karpman https://dreambigpodcast.com/453
Have you ever worked really hard at something — practiced, trained, and finally WON — and then realized… there’s still more to learn?
In Episode 453 of the Dream Big Podcast, host Sophia Karpman shares a true story from her dad, Alex, who recently went undefeated in his pickleball league. It’s a story about dedication, hard work, and what it means to be a true champion — on and off the court.
But here’s the twist: even champions don’t win everywhere. In another league, Alex and his partner haven’t won a single match yet. This powerful contrast reminds us that winning is relative, and there’s always a new level to grow into — in sports, school, and life. 🧠💪
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
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How determination helped Sophia’s dad go from beginner to undefeated 🥇
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Why staying humble matters — even when you’re on a winning streak
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What it means to have a growth mindset and always be a learner
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Inspiring quotes from world-class athletes about success, failure, and resilience
🌱 Perfect for kids, families, and educators who want to help young dreamers:
✅ Build confidence through effort and practice
✅ Embrace the ups and downs of personal growth
✅ Stay grounded and motivated, no matter their skill level
Whether you’re just starting something new or celebrating your latest win, this episode will remind you that the best champions are the ones who never stop learning. 🌟
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, this is Sophia Cartman, host a Dreaming podcast show, |
| 0:04.1 | place to learn, laugh, and grow. |
| 0:07.3 | Today, I wanted to start with a really big question. |
| 0:11.6 | Have you ever worked really hard for something? |
| 0:15.7 | Then finally won, felt amazing, and like you were on top of the world. |
| 0:25.0 | But then, you realize that there's still so much to learn. And there's always another level, another mountain to climb. That's exactly |
| 0:32.3 | what happened to my dad, Alex. In today's episode, I'm going to tell you what I learned from his journey and how it taught me two very important things. |
| 0:43.6 | Stay tuned to the very end to find out. |
| 0:47.4 | This is episode 453 of the Dream Big podcast, and it's time to Dream Big. |
| 0:55.5 | Welcome to the Dream Big podcast and it's time to dream big. Welcome to the Dream big podcast show. |
| 0:59.0 | We're inspiring you to shoot for the moon day came and go. |
| 1:02.9 | We bring to you amazing guests to truly love what they do. |
| 1:06.9 | Every day they're living their dreams and so can you. |
| 1:10.9 | Dream big. |
| 1:12.1 | Take action to reach your goals. |
| 1:14.7 | Are you pumped yet? |
| 1:15.8 | It's showtime. |
| 1:16.8 | Let's rock and roll. |
| 1:20.6 | Welcome back, big dreamers. |
| 1:22.5 | So here's the story. |
| 1:24.1 | Not too long ago, my dad decided to start playing a sport called pickleball. |
| 1:28.3 | If you've ever heard of it, it's kind of like tennis, but with smaller courts, paddles, and a wiffle ball. |
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