Christen Press, a two-time World Cup Champion and co-founder of re—inc, shares powerful insights on balancing personal joy with competitive pressure. She reflects on a poignant moment with Abby, her USWNT roommate, and discusses how to support loved ones without attaching their worth to achievements. The conversation dives into her journey advocating for pay equity in women's sports and the importance of maintaining relationships with those we've lost. Christen emphasizes self-care, activism, and finding joy beyond accolades in both sports and life.
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Meditation Intimidated Teammates
Christen Press was seen meditating by Glennon Doyle, which intimidated Abby Wambach because it was unusual in that environment.
This highlighted Christen's quiet, introspective nature on the national team, setting her apart from others.
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Joy Found Through Swedish Soccer
Christen grew up feeling her worth depended on soccer performance and struggled with this pressure throughout college.
She moved to Sweden, found joy playing without pressure, and then unexpectedly got called to the US National Team.
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Love Beyond Achievements
Show love and acceptance to children for who they are, not just for achievements.
Accept loved ones fully to avoid the pitfalls of conditional love tied to performance.
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The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Susan Cain
In 'Quiet', Susan Cain presents a comprehensive argument that modern Western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people. She charts the rise of the 'Extrovert Ideal' and explores how it permeates various aspects of society, including workplaces, schools, and social interactions. Cain draws on research from biology, psychology, neuroscience, and evolution to demonstrate that introversion is common, normal, and valuable. The book offers advice for introverts on functioning in an extrovert-dominated culture and advocates for changes to support and recognize the contributions of introverts. It also distinguishes between introversion, shyness, and anti-social behavior, and highlights the unique strengths of introverts, such as deep thinking, persistence, and excellent negotiation skills.
1. The moment Abby – as Christen’s USWNT roommate – walked into their hotel room and knew Christen was very different than any soccer player she’d ever known.
2. The boundary that helps Christen love her people while protecting herself.
3. Christen’s take on death and how to keep the people we’ve lost alive in our lives.
4. How to show our people (including our little athletes) that we love them for who they are, not what they achieve.
5. The day Christen knew she was ready to fight for – and win – pay equity for the US Women’s National Team.
About Christen:
Christen Press is a two-time World Cup Champion and Olympian, as well as a leading forward at Los Angeles Angel City FC. An entrepreneur and advocate for inclusivity, Christen, along with US Women’s National teammates – Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath, and Meghan Klingenberg – launched their company re—inc, a purpose-driven, global lifestyle brand. Christen was one of the key players leading the charge for the “Equal Play, Equal Pay” campaign to highlight the pay discrepancy between the women’s and men’s national teams, which led to the new CBA agreement – and to her role as Player Representative for the US Women's National Team Players Association.
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