Why was I motivated to share this exploration now? More media and more content creation now allows us to hear more stories and get to know more athletes' journeys. As a result, we are getting to glimpses into the peaks and valleys of some the most notable athletes of our time, like Ryan Leaf, Michael Phelps and Abby Wambach. All three are athletes who struggled have struggled with the emotional burdens of their success. Next post, I'll share identification and inspiration I draw from these athlete's journeys and why I think it's important to stop just "rubbing dirt on it".