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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 1H 16M

Thriving > Balancing w/ Eric Swan: Mastering the juggle of Family, Career, and Calling

from Reeling It In with Collin Bass · host Collin Bass

In this conversation, Eric Swan shares his journey from D1 College Football Player to College Sales Professor, highlighting the importance of family, balance, and purpose in life. He reflects on his experiences in college football, the transition into a sales career, and the pursuit of a doctorate while managing family responsibilities. Eric emphasizes the significance of a strong partnership in marriage and the necessity of making sacrifices to achieve personal and professional goals. Tune in for more insightful thoughts from Eric!Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Eric Swan(01:38) Family Life(06:20) The Shift from D1 Football to Academia(12:54) Lessons from College Football(21:21) Transitioning into Sales(27:57) Finding Purpose in Your Career(32:52) Pursuing a Doctorate & Juggling Family Life(36:41) The Importance of Partnership in Marriage(38:37) Do What Only You Can Do(41:57) The Journey of Sacrifice and Calling(46:48) Trusting God in Career Transitions(52:33) Finding Home at Baylor University(01:01:30) Thriving vs. Balancing(01:08:44) Deciding what is Enough(01:12:35) Final Thoughts: Serving Others as a Path to Success

In this conversation, Eric Swan shares his journey from D1 College Football Player to College Sales Professor, highlighting the importance of family, balance, and purpose in life. He reflects on his experiences in college football, the transition into a sales career, and the pursuit of a doctorate while managing family responsibilities. Eric emphasizes the significance of a strong partnership in marriage and the necessity of making sacrifices to achieve personal and professional goals. Tune in for more insightful thoughts from Eric!Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Eric Swan(01:38) Family Life(06:20) The Shift from D1 Football to Academia(12:54) Lessons from College Football(21:21) Transitioning into Sales(27:57) Finding Purpose in Your Career(32:52) Pursuing a Doctorate & Juggling Family Life(36:41) The Importance of Partnership in Marriage(38:37) Do What Only You Can Do(41:57) The Journey of Sacrifice and Calling(46:48) Trusting God in Career Transitions(52:33) Finding Home at Baylor University(01:01:30) Thriving vs. Balancing(01:08:44) Deciding what is Enough(01:12:35) Final Thoughts: Serving Others as a Path to Success

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