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Toby Brooks

Toby Brooks

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695 total appearances

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Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

And there's so much wisdom in that fact.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

But if you find yourself in your own we're here moment, and you too realize that you don't have a choice...

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

It can be all you can muster to move ahead.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

And it can be all but impossible to do it without doubt.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

So that begs the question, what's the purpose of doubt?

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

Why do we doubt in the first place?

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

Psychologists would tell us that doubt is, at its core, a self-protection mechanism.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

You hoping to make that elite sports team, but you doubt if you'll be picked.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

That's doubt trying to lower your expectations, protecting your mental health in the event that you do fail.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

Or maybe you applied to your dream school or your dream job.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

As much as you want it, you refuse to allow yourself even for a moment to think about what might happen if it worked out in your favor.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

That's doubt, once again, stepping in to try to soften the fall and protect you.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

But for Sarah, she'd had massive dreams from the day she was just a tiny little peewee hockey player in Chicago.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

She wasn't just comfortable in chasing down things like a full ride D1 scholarship even, and eventually a place on the Olympic team because she was seeking safety of doubt.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

No way.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

Her dad shared an incredible truth that helped empower her to continue having huge dreams.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

Doubt is not gonna help.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

And honestly, I love it.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

I respect it.

Becoming UnDone
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone

Take big swings.