Austin Keen: Why True Athletes Stay Dangerous Into Their 60s | DSH #1755

From world-champion skimboarder to creator, brand builder, and entrepreneur — this episode is a deep dive into what it really takes to build a life around passion without a roadmap. Austin Keen shares the unfiltered story behind his journey: growing up between Indiana and Georgia, discovering action sports with limited access, learning discipline through movement, and developing the mindset that helped him win at the highest level. What You’ll Learn 🧠 Why mindset matters more than raw talent 🏄‍♂️ How action sports build lifelong mental resilience 🧘 How yoga and breathwork improve competition performance 🥗 Nutrition and hydration mistakes most young athletes make ⛳ Why golf mirrors elite competitive pressure 📱 How to build an audience authentically 🧩 Why vision beats rigid goal-setting 🔁 How recovery extends your athletic prime 🚫 Why comparison destroys long-term happiness 🌊 How to trust the process without a blueprint Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 — True athleticism & why some sports last a lifetime 2:10 — Nutrition myths, sugar, and athlete regret 4:17 — Growing up between Indiana, Georgia, and the coast 7:11 — Life inside a boys’ home & learning discipline early 11:08 — Flipping, tumbling, and discovering physical confidence 14:26 — Surf trips, skateparks, and chasing access 26:03 — Dehydration, injuries, and learning recovery the hard way 31:09 — Mindset, yoga, and winning a world title 35:47 — Golf as the ultimate mental sport 44:37 — From athlete to entrepreneur: building without a blueprint 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: Austin Keen - https://www.instagram.com/austinkeen/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! Keywords Austin Keen podcast, skimboarding world champion, wake surfing athlete, athlete mindset podcast, sports longevity, athletic longevity, yoga for athletes, mental toughness sports, golf mental game, action sports mindset, pickleball story, nutrition mistakes athletes, recovery and hydration, building audience authentically Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.