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EP9: The Athlete Identity Crises
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It is extremely difficult to carve a new path in life after doing something for a long period of time. Whether it’s your career, relationship, or sports. So what happens when the dream ends, and you're left with your hands up?
In this episode, Tiberius looks at the athlete identity crisis. An issue that doesn’t get talked about enough and is often swept under the rug, tune in as your host explores what happens when the epicenter of your life disappears and why we need to stop seeing professional sports as the end all be all.
KEY POINTS:
- What is the athlete identity crisis?
- The depression that follows retirement
- Starting from ground zero as an older athlete
- Post-playing career success stories
QUOTABLES:
“You are more than the sport that you play or played. Let's stop looking at sports as the end all be all. And let's just start viewing it as a springboard to success.”
RESOURCES:
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