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Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird on leading great teams and moving on

ReThinking

CHAPTER

Navigating Retirement: The Athlete's Transition

This chapter explores the emotional and psychological challenges elite athletes face during retirement, particularly the struggle to let go of their athletic identities. The speakers reflect on their personal experiences with adapting to life after sports, the mourning of lost capabilities, and the importance of finding new purpose. They also discuss the fear of failure in new ventures like podcasting, highlighting the ongoing quest for self-discovery beyond their peak athletic careers.

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