The Next Big Idea Daily Your Life Plan Fell Apart. Now What?
Jul 7, 2025
Cassidy Krug, an Olympic diver who spent over two decades training for the gold, reflects on her abrupt transition post-2012 Olympics. She discusses the emotional impact of life changes and how to cope with grief and loss. Through her book, *Resurface*, she shares insights on redefining success and the importance of community support. Krug emphasizes embracing inevitable transitions and the value of meaningful connections, highlighting inspiring stories of growth amidst challenges.
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Cassidy's Olympic Dream Ends
- Cassidy Krug trained 20 years to become an Olympic diver and competed in London 2012.
- The day after, she faced the shock of her lifelong dream ending abruptly with no encore.
Unlearning is Crucial to Change
- Unlearning old mindsets is as crucial as learning new skills in transitions.
- Cassidy realized work required letting go of diving's rigid rules to succeed.
Why Letting Go Means Learning to Hold On Differently
Cassidy Krug reveals that grief isn't about simply letting go of what we've lost, but about finding new ways to hold onto it. She shares the insight from grief expert Dr. Robert Neimeyer that "grieving isn't a process of letting go, it's a process of finding a new way to hold on."
Through stories like Dawn's, who found comfort in viewing love as an energy that lives on and flows between generations, Cassidy illustrates that each person's grief is unique but can be redefined. We can retell the stories of our losses, rebuild relationships with them, and acknowledge the lessons they've taught us, embracing a new kind of connection that fits our present and future.