E155:   Today we take a break from strict creative to talk about going after your passion from a different perspective. On this episode we are joined by our first Olympian on the show Lauren Doyle. Lauren talks through going from an extremely small town to being in two olympic competitions in some of the largest cities in the world. We talk through her schedule, mental and physical practices, and taking a break when you need to. Conversation on being present, a time bound career, and much more in this episode.   In This Episode We Cover Olympian Schedule of an Olympian on and off season Never using your degree Getting your foot into the door Entering a young industry Olympics during COVID times Small town to mega cities Mind gym Getting present Meditation Remind yourself to have fun Having a finite career Take a break   Quotes   “It’s gotta be pretty crazy to be in a stadium that big with no one in it?!” - Host Dave Swillum   “If you start thinking about what you just did or what might happen next you tend to mess up the current situation.” - Lauren Doyle   “If you’re not having fun then you need to take a break and find the joy in it again.” - Lauren Doyle   Lauren’s Links   IG @lauren.doyle23 Laurens Shiba dog’s IG!   @rioandrocky_shibas   Tik Tok @laurendoyle230 Team USA Page https://www.teamusa.org/usa-rugby/athletes/Lauren-Doyle   Resources Noted In This Episode   Healthy Minds App https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGtM5v4G5L_o2T9oSS111Q_n8eiIlPFzYCLNTPBmQGObwxqRxN6tNRRoCa5EQAvD_BwE   Gottman Method: 4 horsemen to handle arguments https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/     Small Things Often Podcast: https://www.gottman.com/podcast/     Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   IG / Tik Tok / Clubhouse / Twitter / HiHo Follow & DM Me! @davewakeup   Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email wakeupfromworkpodcast@gmail.com   Youtube Channel & Series https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Band Broadwing https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/broadwing/tennessee