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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
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