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For pro athletes, the transition away from sports is a psychologically and emotionally challenging process. After being one of the best in the world, how do you navigate not only to a new career, but a new life and identity? Join international pro basketball veteran and design enthusiast, Josh Owens, as he interviews past and present athletes who refuse to be defined by their success in sports. Each month, tune in for inspiring, in depth conversations about careers, entrepreneurship, psychology and life design.

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EP04 | Cassidy Lichtman: Rejecting the path of least resistance

April 30, 2021 • Joshua Owens • Season 1 • Episode 4

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Cassidy Lichtman is a thoughtful and curious trailblazer. She is a former professional volleyball player, a former NCAA assistant coach, she's a board member for a number of sports organizations (including USA Volleyball), and she is the founder of the athlete empowerment and education non-profit, P/ATH Sports.

Like many athletes, Cassidy did not always know exactly what she wanted to accomplish after volleyball. But, if there was one thing she was sure about, it was that she wanted to avoid the path of least resistance. In this interview, we explore some of the internal conversations we have with ourselves around personal growth, purpose, and impact. We discuss walking away from the game on her terms, reframing the skills she learned during her extensive playing career, and developing a new vision through intentional exploration.

This episode is packed with gems of wisdom and practical frameworks and strategies for thinking through big life decisions.