In episode #32 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Nico Arcata — a lifelong athlete turned endurance junkie with his sights set on completing an Ironman before he turns 30. Nico grew up playing every sport under the sun, eventually focusing on basketball before shifting into a self-driven world of running, strength training, and long-term mental growth.In this episode, Nico opens up about the evolution of his identity as an athlete, what drew him to endurance challenges like marathons and Hyrox, and how he's learned to train through self-doubt by building confidence brick by brick. We dive deep into his mindset tools, why focus and consistency matter more than motivation, and how working through tough times has reshaped his understanding of discipline.We also chop it up about real-life stuff — navigating social distractions, going out to bars, drinking in moderation, and even the mental game of approaching women. Nico shares how staying aligned with your goals doesn’t mean cutting out fun altogether — it just means being more intentional about how you show up.And of course, no All-Star Athlete episode is complete without some ridiculous rapid-fire questions — including favorite junk food, childhood stuffed animals, guilty pleasure TV shows, and more.Whether you're a competitive athlete or just someone trying to build more discipline and trust in yourself, Nico’s story will remind you that confidence is earned through action, and the work always works.👇 Timestamps0:00 – Funny Intro Clip0:38 – All-Star Athlete Podcast Introduction0:49 – Pre-Episode Business Conversation & Talking Shop9:43 – Fun Pre-Game Question #1 – Go-To Junk Food?11:39 – Fun Pre-Game Question #2 – What Celebrity Are You Switching Lives With For a Day?14:44 – Fun Pre-Game Question #3 – Childhood Stuffed Animal or Blanket?17:29 – Nico Arcata Formal Introduction21:19 – Nico’s Athletic Background25:04 – The Transition to Endurance Sports28:39 – Talking About His Ironman Goal34:39 – Addressing Self-Doubt42:02 – Mid-Interview Business Discussion & Talking Shop49:23 – Think Less & Do More53:30 – Talking Drinking, Going Out, and Social Distractions57:28 – Fun Halftime Question #1 – Guilty Pleasure TV Show59:12 – Fun Halftime Question #2 – Who’s in Your Dream Hangout Crew?60:28 – Fun Halftime Question #3 – What’s Your Cringey Theme Song?1:01:39 – What Helps Nico Stay Locked In On His Goals1:11:03 – Mindset Habits & Routines When Going Through Tough Times1:16:03 – Examining the Definition of Confidence1:24:03 – Nico’s Advice For Leveling Up Your Discipline1:25:39 – Discussing Growth vs. Fixed Mindset1:36:11 – In Pursuit of Something vs. Being In The Present Moment—🏃‍♂️ Follow Nico📸 Instagram: @nicholasarcata—💥 Follow All-Star Mindset📸 Instagram: @allstarmindset_📸 Instagram: @allstarathletepodcast🎵 TikTok: @allstarmindset🎵 TikTok: @allstarathletepodcast🐦 X: @AllStarMindset_▶️ YouTube: @allstarmindset💼 LinkedIn: All-Star Mindset👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if Nico’s story pushed you to rethink your routine, your goals, or your limits.🎙️ For more, follow the All-Star Athlete Podcast!