dcsxtri10 wrote:
Interesting perspective from an ST point of view ....."retiring" from a 'professional" career where she probably never earned anything of note ..... now moving to a medical career where she really will have a meaningful and fulfilling career and a real impact on peoples lives. Good for her ....and congratulations on a significant life step. Triathlon really isn't a profession at all .....
Dave
I know that Chrissie Wellington expressed similar doubts ("triathlon is not a meaningful and fulfilling career") to Brett Sutton, who told her - correctly - that she would, because of her success, have a bigger platform to make change than she ever could have imagined working in government (which she did before). And it's true. Look at the statements she has made re: women in sport, the work she has done for ALS, and - most importantly (IMO) - the unquantifiable value of shattering the limits of what people thought was possible. Look at the people Chrissie inspires by what she does. You think that doesn't have a real impact on peoples' lives? You think that isn't fulfilling and meaningful?
It's a rare and special treat to make your living doing something you love. And I think that the opportunity to do so is always meaningful, always fulfilling, and always has a real impact on other people.
If you have a dream, pursue it as hard as you can. The world needs more of that.
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