# The Secret to Life-Changing Drive With Professional Cyclist and Author Leah Goldstein

By Adam Morrisey · Published 2025-03-24 · Updated 2026-03-12 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> How one athlete transformed personal resilience into a lifetime of extraordinary achievement across multiple disciplines

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- How one athlete transformed personal resilience into a lifetime of extraordinary achievement across multiple disciplines

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Some people have a moment where they answer the call to do something incredibly challenging, and some people make a life out of it. [**Leah Goldstein**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahgoldstein1/) is in the second camp.

Here is her track record: World champion kickboxer, first-ever female Israeli Defense Force undercover police officer, 1998 duathlon Olympic qualifier, professional cyclist, published author and a member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

In 2021, she became the first woman in history to win the overall solo division of the Race Across America, a grueling 3,000-mile endurance race. [Resilience](https://marketscale.com/industries/growthwell/ironman-mindset-success-kathryn-oday-growthwell/) and [peak performance](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/07/26/four-habits-to-achieve-high-performance-in-the-new-normal/) are often talked about, but few embody them like Leah Goldstein—what can we learn from her relentless drive?

> Few embody them like Leah Goldstein—what can we learn from her relentless drive?

What is the key to unlocking relentless drive and pushing beyond perceived limits? How do we balance ambition with sustainability to prevent burnout? Leah Goldstein joins [*Tuesdays with Morrisey*](https://marketscale.com/shows/tuesdayswithmorrisey/) to discuss her [extraordinary journey](https://leahgoldstein.com/) and the lessons she's learned about perseverance, resilience, and the power of showing up.

In this episode, host [**Adam Morrisey**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhmorrisey/) speaks with Leah Goldstein about:

- How she transitioned from world-class kickboxer to undercover IDF officer to ultra-endurance cycling champion.
- The mental and physical demands of the Race Across America and how she overcame extreme adversity.
- Why true burnout comes from chasing external validation rather than personal passion.

> True burnout comes from chasing external validation rather than personal passion.

### About the Guest

**Leah Goldstein** is a world-class endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and former elite commando instructor. She made history as the first woman to win the overall solo division of the 3,000-mile Race Across America and has an extensive background in combat training, having served in the Israeli Defense Forces' special forces unit. As a former professional cyclist, World Kickboxing Champion, and author of [*No Limits*](https://www.amazon.com/Limits-Goldstein-World-Kickboxer-Endurance-Undercover/dp/0995328404), Leah continues to inspire audiences globally with her message of resilience, perseverance, and pushing past limitations.

Tags: Adam Morrisey, Leah Goldstein, No Limits book, Tuesdays with Morrisey

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