In this YouTube video, Mitch Larkin shares his personal experiences and insights on various topics, including the challenges faced by Australian swimmers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of establishing a routine, and his own journey as an athlete. He discusses his struggles with disappointment and self-doubt, as well as his successes, including making the Australian Olympic team and breaking the 100m backstroke world record. Throughout the video, Larkin emphasizes the value of hard work, discipline, and focus in achieving one's goals, both in and out of the pool. Mitch Larkin shares his experiences as a professional athlete, discussing the pressure of being in the spotlight and the media's tendency to sensationalize stories. He reflects on his own struggles with training and performance, including a tough year in 2017, and how he rebuilt his fitness and confidence with the help of coach Dean Boxhall. Larkin also shares his approach to swimming, including the importance of consistency, volume work, and building up to a high kick count, as well as his relationship with his coach and his desire to be remembered as a hard worker and someone who gives 100% in all aspects of his life.