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Kevin Harbut represented Great Britain in freestyle skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Drawing from his elite sports background, he writes on the mindset, resilience, and performance psychology that drive success in both sport and life.

A freestyle skier mid-spin through the air, arms and body aligned in perfect control amid a blur of motion
Training in Flow: The Art of Controlled ChaosArticlesSports Performance & Play

Training in Flow: The Art of Controlled Chaos

Former Olympian Kevin Harbut explains how elite athletes use “flow state” that elusive zone between effort and ease to perform…
Kevin HarbutKevin HarbutOctober 22, 20253 min
A freestyle skier sitting at the base of a snowy mountain at sunset, helmet off, breathing deeply after training
The Quiet Strength of Recovery: Why Rest is the Hidden EdgeArticlesHabits, Tech & Mindset

The Quiet Strength of Recovery: Why Rest is the Hidden Edge

Former Olympian Kevin Harbut explores why elite performers treat rest not as a break but as training. Discover how recovery…
Kevin HarbutKevin HarbutOctober 21, 20253 min
A focused male freestyle skier mid-air performing aerials under bright winter light. Motion frozen at the peak of the jump, snow particles glinting around him
The Mental Toughness of an Olympian: What Sport Teaches Us About ResilienceArticlesSports Performance & Play

The Mental Toughness of an Olympian: What Sport Teaches Us About Resilience

Olympic sport is a masterclass in resilience. Kevin Harbut, former Team GB freestyle skier, shares what competing at the highest…
Kevin HarbutKevin HarbutOctober 21, 20253 min