#007 - Going Pro : Identity, Self-Doubt, and the Hurt Locker

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Fun Spicy podcast. What did you want to be when you were a kid? That's a question you probably haven't thought about in a while, I bet. Many kids, including myself, would've said "professional athlete." Did you know less than 2% of college athletes go pro? It's easy to glamorize the life of a professional athlete without actually knowing anything about it. Today's episode features Kevin, one of these "less than 2 percenters." We discuss identity, the pressure that comes with success, self-doubt, and the consistency of committing to the hurt locker. So let’s get right into it! (00:01:05) Why Running? (00:04:31) Desire to be part of the Cool Kids (00:10:22) Ups/Downs with Success (00:13:57) Hurt Locker & Streakiness of Committing to the Difficulty (00:26:06) Fear & Running (00:28:05) Self Doubt (00:37:17) Is Doubt Necessary for a Good Life? (00:46:31) Life as a Professional Athlete (01:00:15) Advice to finding a Partner