We drink water every day.
Yet most of us have never stopped to question it.
In this episode, I'm joined by Doran Binder, founder of Crag Spring Water and certified water sommelier, for a conversation that starts with water, but quickly becomes something much bigger.
Together, we explore how assumptions shape the decisions we make, often without us even realising it.
In this episode, you'll discover:
💧 Why two bottles carrying the same brand name can contain completely different water.
💧 What the Romans understood about water thousands of years ago—and why it's still relevant today.
💧 The debate surrounding Scottish tap water and why perception often outweighs evidence.
💧 Why every company claims to have "the best" product and why Doran chose a different approach entirely.
💧 What hydration in elite sport, including the FIFA World Cup, can teach us about questioning accepted beliefs.
What struck me most from this conversation wasn't the science of water.
It was the philosophy behind it.
Before entering the industry, Doran noticed that every company claimed to sell the "best" water. Rather than adding another voice to the noise, he chose to educate people instead, helping them understand the differences so they could decide for themselves.
That, for me, is the real lesson.
This episode isn't about telling you what to drink.
It's about learning to ask better questions so you can make better decisions.
Whether we're talking about water, health, performance or life, the quality of our decisions depends on the quality of the questions we're willing to ask.
About Doran Binder
Doran Binder is the founder of Crag Spring Water, a certified water sommelier and creator of The Bearded Water Sommelier.
Through education, speaking, and his work with Crag Spring Water, Doran helps people better understand hydration, bottled water and the assumptions that influence our everyday choices.
Connect with Doran Binder
Learn more about Doran and his work:
🌐 www.beardedwatersommelier.co.uk
🌐 www.cragspringwater.co.uk
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About The Mindset Athlete
The Mindset Athlete explores performance through conversations with athletes, coaches, founders and high performers from around the world.
Each episode challenges assumptions, uncovers overlooked perspectives, and explores the habits, decisions and environments that shape success, in sport, business and everyday life.
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