Welcome to part two of my amazing conversation with Jason Belmonte, the greatest bowler of all time. He has won a record number of 15 major championships and has been named PBA Player of the Year 7 times. He is also the second person in PBA history that has won the Super Slam, winning all 5 PBA major titles in the same year.   If you haven't yet listened to part one, be sure to check it out first.   00:00 Dealing with the defeat in 2008 - At first, 60th of 63 contestants - Jason thought he was better - Watched what the best players in the world were doing - Won the eighth event 03:48 Tim Mack and the first contract - Tim was the best amateur player in the world - Called his sponsor to see Jason - Flew to Las Vegas for the tournament - Signed the contract for Storm Bowling 08:06 The courage to ask for what you want - You have to be OK to hear No - Finding the best way to ask for something - Show value and give them a reason not to say No 10:46 How to deal with hate and loneliness - Cheating accusations affected his mental health - Being constantly on a defense drained him - The jealousy of his competitors - Decided to focus on his supporters, not haters - The small inner circle of family and friends 20:24 Dealing with people that envy your success - His roommate wasn’t happy about his first win - Becoming successful very young feels lonely - The story of Norm Duke coming to his defense 36:13 Bowling with two hands - Jason doesn’t know the science behind it - Bowling with two hands became popular 39:17 The growth of the bowling industry - The industry is a wild beast - It has many opportunities to grow - The sport needs the right people in the right places 42:43 The importance of mental preparation and confidence - World Series comeback after 71 games - Self-belief is a huge element in the recipe for success - Understanding your own success 46:27 Throwing a ball outside of a NASCAR car - Promoting the game in an unusual and funny way - An incredible moment 50:25 The importance of Extreme Preparation - An honest discussion with yourself about why you are not as good as you can be - The goal is to figure out where you can improve and dedicate time to doing that 52:54 Fill in the blanks to excellence - The biggest lesson I’ve learned - Number one professional goal - Number one personal goal - And more... Sponsors: Sandee | Bliss: Beaches Want to Connect? Reach out to us online! Website | Instagram | LinkedIn