Cultivating Curiosity: Jillion Potter on Finding What's Next

Sponsors Momentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20 Mateina - Go to drinkmateina.com/PLAYBOOK for a discount on any purchase. Summary In this episode, Jillion Potter shares her inspiring journey from discovering rugby in college to overcoming significant life challenges, including a neck injury and cancer. She discusses the importance of mental preparation, the role of community in sports, and the lessons learned through adversity. Jillion emphasizes the need for athletes to redefine their identities post-injury and the power of visualization in achieving their goals. She shares her identity beyond rugby, the skills she gained as an athlete that apply to her business, and her goals for both her coffee shop and personal life.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jillion Potter's Journey 03:00 Discovering Rugby: A New Path 05:58 From College to National Team: The Fast Track 08:53 The Mental Shift: Preparing for Higher Levels 11:50 Overcoming Adversity: Neck Injury and Its Lessons 14:48 Navigating Recovery: Advice for Injured Athletes 17:59 Facing Cancer: A New Perspective on Life 20:52 The Power of Visualization and Mental Preparation 24:01 Advice to My Younger Self: Reflections on Growth 27:02 Navigating Life Beyond Rugby 30:30 Balancing Dreams and Responsibilities 32:40 Identity Beyond Sports 35:20 Skills from Sports to Entrepreneurship 37:00 Building a Supportive Community 38:50 Helm Coffee Roasters: Goals and Vision 41:11 Personal Goals and Family Life 49:25 The Importance of Recovery 50:24 Final Thoughts and Connections Follow The Next Playbook  www.TheNextPlaybook.com Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Podcast | Blog