“ If you aren ’ t failing at times then you ’ re not trying hard enough , you ’ re sticking too much to your comfort zone .”
2025 ISPA CONFERENCE
Pulse : ISPA will be celebrating its 35th anniversary at the 2025 Conference . If you could travel back 35 years to 1991 and give some advice to a pre-teen Amy , what would you tell her ? AP : I would tell her she is capable of anything she puts her mind to but to remain flexible on the journey there because life is full of twists and turns . I would tell her that even when times get tough to not doubt herself and to not doubt her worth , to dive into her dreams and goals because she has the power to make them a reality .
Pulse : If you could design a wellness retreat based on your life experiences , what would it include ? AP : I ’ ve actually been wanting to build one for years ! I would include breathwork — I ’ ve actually recently been offering free classes online alongside my breathwork coach that anyone can join . I would offer a sound bath , bodywork , dance and movement with powerful music , journaling and reflection exercises , laughter and connection , nature and organic nutritious food . Who wants to help me make this happen ?! I ’ m in !
AP : In order to elevate yourself — whether it ’ s snowboarding , speaking on stage , performing or running your own business — it really comes down to elevating your thinking . You have to believe you can go farther in order to go farther . That ’ s why working on your mindset is the most important part of achieving anything : You are only as capable as you believe yourself to be .
As an athlete I had to elevate my mindset when I was stepping in the start gates getting ready to race , even when I was under pressure and possibly not doing my best .
As a speaker , I have to elevate my mindset right before
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Pulse : ISPA ’ s Conference theme will be “ Elevate .” Snowboarders probably have a different association with that word than motivational speakers do .
When partnered with multiple champion Derek Hough on Season 18 of Dancing With the Stars , Amy Purdy was the first double amputee to appear on the hit show .
“ If you aren ’ t failing at times then you ’ re not trying hard enough , you ’ re sticking too much to your comfort zone .”
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