The transition from pro sports to a new career can be challenging.
Lifestyle is completely different. The arena is very new. The players are different. Your coaches are different. Your schedule is different. What used to get you up in the mornings don’t get you up anymore.
I’m 3 weeks in and starting to find what works for me. I prioritize the habits and things I used to do daily. The things that are engrained in me from sport but not necessarily required in med device sales. For me that’s taking care of my body and my mind through training, eating well, and recovering.
The learning curve is massive and feels daunting. But I’m starting to enjoy it. Learning new things especially products and techniques that are impacting lives is rewarding and fascinating.
Grace. The hardest part. Knowing I’m the new guy with no experience is very humbling. It can be tough at times not knowing the right answer and feeling lost. But I have to remind myself that I’m in a new arena. I don’t know m...
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