Ep. 44: Shelly Baskin: Military, High Jumping & Paintballs | Handling Pressure with Laughter and Gratitude

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Ever found yourself laughing while learning about the rigors of being a military officer and an all-American high jumper? Well, brace yourself for an episode that’s equal parts enlightening and entertaining as we welcome the spirited Shelly Baskin. Shelly's journey from a 1700-acre ranch to the military, the sports field, and the lessons she's learned along the way, are nothing short of inspiring. She regales us with tales from her childhood, sibling rivalry, and even a hilarious paintball escapade.
Pressure is an inescapable part of life whether you are an athlete or in the military, but how do you manage it? Shelly gives us a peek into her recipe for handling pressure without crumbling. From choosing track over volleyball, handling overtraining, and navigating the world without social media, her life is a testament to the power of prioritization and avoiding unhealthy comparison. To aid this transformative journey, she shares resources that have helped her implement small, incremental changes in her life.
Drawing inspiration from her military enlistment in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, we shift gears to discuss the trials of training and the significance of keeping perspective. Can you guess who'd play Shelly and her siblings if their lives were made into a movie? Stick around to find out her laugh-inducing suggestions. As we wrap up, we express our gratitude to Shelly and you, our listeners, for supporting our mission to provide a platform for positive, uplifting content. Join us and Shelly Baskin in this laughter-filled, insightful episode of Passing the Torch.

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Chapters

1. Intro, Growing Up, and Military Life Lessons (00:00:00)

2. Childhood memory that has paid dividends. Also nurturing her confidence and overall mental health (00:06:42)

3. Filtering which perspectives are worth listening to (00:11:55)

4. Handling Pressure and Making Incremental Changes (00:12:15)

5. Recommended books, podcasts, or any resource for anyone looking to make small incremental changes that eventually have big payoffs (00:17:22)

6. Military Enlistment and Sibling Stories (00:21:12)

7. Supporting a Positive Platform With Gratitude (00:32:30)