....If there is one thing I have learned in my own post-Olympics life, it is the importance of finding new goals, a new sense of purpose. When I entered college, I had never learned to write properly, and the equations in my math classes looked like hieroglyphics. But I put the same focus into college that I put into skating, and when I graduated with honors in 2016, it was one of the greatest moments of my life....
Bethany`s Notes: As some Olympic athletes face their next decision (to continue to compete or retire) this article makes some suggestions to make the transition easier. Although it specifically talks about elite athletes the same could be said for those leaving HS to college who will not compete or those moving from college to post college. Create new goals and find a new sense of purpose. Learn to live the process without being defined by the results.
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