Bhakti Sharma: What open water swimming taught me about resilience

The transcript narrates the journey of a fearless swimmer who began swimming at a young age and has achieved remarkable feats, including crossing the English Channel and setting a world record in the Antarctic Ocean. The speaker reflects on the challenges faced, both internal and external, and the personal growth experienced through swimming. The narrative emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, overcoming fears, and the pursuit of becoming the best version of oneself. The speaker also shares future goals, including aiming for the Olympics, and acknowledges the support received from others.

At what age did the speaker start open water swimming?

• 18 years old

• 2 years old

• 10 years old

• 14 years old

What is the English Channel often compared to in the world of swimming?

• The Sahara Desert

• Mount Everest

• The Grand Canyon

• The Amazon River

What did the speaker find to be the biggest gift of open water swimming?

• Physical strength

• Isolation

• Fame

• Financial rewards

During which event did the speaker witness a proud Indian in herself?

• Crossing the English Channel

• Her first marathon swim

• Winning a gold medal in Switzerland

• Swimming in the Antarctic Ocean

What animal did the speaker see while swimming in the Antarctic Ocean?

• A penguin

• A whale

• A dolphin

• A seal

What internal challenges does the speaker face during her swims?

• Poor weather conditions

• Lack of equipment

• Fear and negativity

• Fear of sharks

What does the speaker believe is essential for a truly successful life?

• Winning competitions

• Pursuing the best version of oneself

• Becoming wealthy

• Achieving fame

What does the speaker suggest is the constant companion everyone has?

• Friends

• Colleagues

• Family

• Yourself

What is the speaker's next major goal in her swimming career?

• Swimming across the Pacific Ocean

• Competing in the Olympics

• Setting a new world record

• Retiring from swimming

How does the speaker view the process of training for the Olympics?

• As a guaranteed success

• As a waste of time

• As a way to become a better person

• As a burden