Samuel Giger: Zwischen Kränzen, Druck und der Kunst, bei sich zu bleiben | #24

In this episode of GanzLanz, Andreas Lanz talks with Samuel Giger – one of the most successful Swiss wrestlers of his generation – about far more than victories, wreaths, and final bouts. It's about the person behind the elite sport. About a young man who started out as a carpenter, now drives a truck, and is simultaneously one of Switzerland's most successful wrestlers. 💪🏽 73 wreaths 💪🏽 37 festival wins And yet, the realization: success doesn't protect against self-doubt. Samuel Giger speaks openly about pressure, expectations, and the inner voice that, even after great successes, still asks if it's enough. Why is it often easier for us to accept our defeats than our successes? How do you cope when the public sees you as an exceptional athlete – but you yourself primarily focus on what you haven't yet achieved? And why were setbacks, defeats, and difficult phases precisely what shaped him most as a person? Andreas repeatedly incorporates ideas from his book CONSCIOUS.ACTIVE.BEING. and bridges the gap between elite sports, self-leadership, and personal development. This isn't a typical athlete interview. Instead, it's an honest conversation about pressure, identity, and growth. And about the realization that true strength might not lie in always winning, but in staying true to yourself even when you lose. 🎙️ GanzLanz – Conversations that move you GanzLanz is about life stories, attitudes, and turning points. You can find in-depth exercises and tools related to the book CONSCIOUS.ACTIVE.BEING. on the NEWUP platform. 🌐 Learn more: https://coach.newup.ch 📕 Order the book and find other offers: https://shorturl.at/xMqtd –––––––––– 🎧 Guest in this episode Samuel Giger is one of Switzerland's most successful wrestlers. The Thurgau native has won 73 wreaths, including four federal wreaths, as well as 37 festival victories. He has been among the absolute elite of Swiss wrestling for years. But in this conversation, the person behind the successes truly shines through. Sämi speaks openly about his development from a carefree young wrestler to the hunted, about dealing with pressure and expectations, and about the importance of family, groundedness, and inner peace. He describes particularly vividly how he learned to cope with fear, emotions, and self-doubt – and why defeats have often taught him more than victories. A conversation about performance. About personality. And about how to stay true to yourself when the world constantly expects more from you. 📅 Recording date: March 2026 00:00:00: Cold Open – Better than those who have achieved everything 00:00:45: Welcome and introductions 00:03:14: Carpenter, truck, and the path to professional sports 00:08:23: Achievements at 28 – How did it all unfold? 00:12:20: Early Success and Sudden Media Presence from Age 16 00:17:35: Family Support, Values, and Staying Grounded 00:21:46: Defeats as a Mirror – Learning from Setbacks 00:24:45: Recognizing Mental Weakness – The Turning Point After Pratteln 00:33:23: Mental Training, Hypnosis, and Channeling Emotions 00:36:39: Tension and Routine as a Recipe for Success 00:38:21: Sport as a School of Life and an Emotional Rollercoaster 00:47:37: Living in the Moment – ​​The Great Challenge 00:50:11: Environment, Reflection, and the Fascination of Self-Analysis 00:55:47: Advice for Young Athletes and the Privilege of Everyday Life 00:58:57: Outlook, Motivation, and Family as the Next Chapter –––––––––– 🎙️ About the Podcast GanzLanz is all about real conversations about life paths, decisions, and changes. People share what has shaped them – openly, honestly, and without a script. 👉 Subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned. 🎧 https://newup.ch/multimedia/podcast/ #GanzLanz –––––––––– 👤 Follow Andreas: ▶️ YouTube:    • GanzLanz   📸 Instagram:   / newup.swiss   🎵 TikTok:   / newup.ch   💼 LinkedIn:   / andreas-lanz-8392ab25