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Candid conversations with music industry leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and people pursuing alternative lives. Join audio engineer, punk, and business man Dave Swillum in the thick of pursuing a creative passion in a serious way.
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
E155:
Today we take a break from strict creative to talk about going after your passion from a different perspective. On this episode we are joined by our first Olympian on the show Lauren Doyle. Lauren talks through going from an extremely small town to being in two olympic competitions in some of the largest cities in the world. We talk through her schedule, mental and physical practices, and taking a break when you need to. Conversation on being present, a time bound career, and much more in this episode.
In This Episode We Cover
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Olympian
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Schedule of an Olympian on and off season
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Never using your degree
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Getting your foot into the door
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Entering a young industry
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Olympics during COVID times
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Small town to mega cities
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Mind gym
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Getting present
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Meditation
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Remind yourself to have fun
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Having a finite career
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Take a break
Quotes
“It’s gotta be pretty crazy to be in a stadium that big with no one in it?!” - Host Dave Swillum
“If you start thinking about what you just did or what might happen next you tend to mess up the current situation.” - Lauren Doyle
“If you’re not having fun then you need to take a break and find the joy in it again.” - Lauren Doyle
Lauren’s Links
IG
@lauren.doyle23
Laurens Shiba dog’s IG!
@rioandrocky_shibas
Tik Tok
@laurendoyle230
Team USA Page
Resources Noted In This Episode
Healthy Minds App
Gottman Method: 4 horsemen to handle arguments
Small Things Often Podcast:
Waking Up From Work Podcast Links
IG / Tik Tok / Clubhouse / Twitter / HiHo Follow & DM Me!
@davewakeup
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