Launch To Success

I have found that upon graduating from high school, I have slowed down. I am not the person I was whilst still in school - my schedule looks and feels different, and so does my lifestyle. With that come the realizations that have struck me that I share with you in this episode :)

Slow down, just keep moving.

Sara Pettinger (@sarapettinger_) is a 1st-year integrative biology student and track & field throws athlete at UC Berkeley. We discuss the recruitment process, pre-med, committing to a college, the daily student-athlete life, maintaining a work/life balance, and so much more!

Sarah Jane (@sarah.janerogers) is a 1st-year law school student at the American University Washington College of Law. She is incredibly passionate about education policy, which made her want to pursue law. We discuss the process of getting in, the daily student life (yes, studying for 10-12 hours a day), maintaining a work/life balance, and so much more!

P.S. This is the episode you have GOT TO listen to for study motivation! And, Sarah, I will be checking in with you every semester. Expect a minimum of 6 episodes by the time you graduate.

Let's talk about patience, and how it relates to my first song, driver's license, graduating from high school early, my fitness journey, babysitting, and the extreme temperatures in my room!

Oftentimes, taking a break allows one to come back stronger. Céline Oirbans, 25 y.o., (@gymnast.celine.oirbans) is an amateur gymnast Senior Third division (Level 8) from the Netherlands. She started the sport at 4 years old, and quit at 15, picking it back up 5 years ago. We discuss her love for the sport, competing & competition mindset, training, the importance of perseverance, and much more!

P.S. Refer back to this podcast when Céline makes nationals ;)

For 2022, I set myself a goal of reading 1 book per week. This month, I have read the following 5 novels:

1) "The Beautiful and Damned" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

2) "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins

3) "$u!cide" by Edouard Levé

4) "Stoner" by John Williams

5) "Normal People" by Sally Rooney

Joseph Schmidt (@jojosmojos97) is writing his debut science fiction novel "Xenogene" (to be released in May) whilst being a 2nd-year physics Ph.D. student at UT Austin. We discuss what it's like being a self-published author, the writing process, genetic engineering, and, oh course, physics.  

P.S. PRE-ORDER "XENOGENE" NOW!!! 

www.xenogenebook.com/preorder

As of 26 January 2022, I AM A CALIFORNIA LICENSED DRIVER - I PASSED MY TEST!!! Let's discuss my driving experience of the past 6 months - from crashing my car into a tree to my body feeling sore from driving on the freeway :') If you are about to take your test, just know - I believe in you 100%. Best of luck & PLEASE let me know how it goes xx

Úlfhildur Arna, 16 y.o., (@ulfhildurarna) is 9th world best Olympic weightlifter located in Sweden, being the 3x national and 1x nordic champions. We discuss the importance of discipline during rigorous training, the competition mindset, and so much more, finding out what is is really like being an Olympic weightlifter.

Hello! I have just spent the past 30 minutes crying and feeling sorry for myself... I recorded this podcast episode anyway! I have also just come back from a road-trip to Utah (I live in California) and having spent so many hours in the car... I have learned A LOT. Here I am sharing my newfound wisdom with you! :)