The Shortcut to Your Goals: Belief, Grit & Mentorship with Ruben Gonzalez
Release Date: 01/30/2026
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Listen in as Erin and Ruben discuss:
- How perseverance (not talent) was Ruben’s edge — he decided early to stop quitting.
- How Ruben reverse-engineered a plan around his strengths and chose the luge because it rewarded tenacity and outlasting the quitters.
- The power of mentorship as a true “shortcut”: borrow someone else’s belief, follow their proven path, and stop arguing logical reasons you can’t do it.
- Proximity + authenticity win: your energy is the currency, and habits change in the right rooms.
- … and much more!
About
Ruben Gonzalez is a common man who achieved extraordinary things. He wasn’t a gifted athlete. In school he was always the last kid picked to play sports. He didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Four years and a few broken bones later, Ruben was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics. When he competed at the Vancouver Olympics at the age of 47, Ruben became the first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade. Since 2002 Ruben has spoken for over 100 of the Fortune 500 companies. He’s considered one of the top motivational and inspirational speakers in America. His bestselling books have sold over 300,000 copies and have been translated to over 10 languages. His incredible story takes people’s excuses away and fills them with the belief and inspiration to face their challenges and fight for their goals and dreams. People buy into what Ruben teaches because they can relate to him.
How to Connect With Ruben
- Website: TheLugeMan.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-gonzalez-olympian/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelugeman
Recommended Resources
- Success Principles Coaching: RubenU.com
- Ruben’s latest book: TheShortcutBook.com
- Pursuing Freedom Podcast interview with Damon Lembi