Good morning. Brace yourselves...We're back with a few new additions!
We were working with 21 athletes rolling into 21, so we are stoked for this year to say the least! Part of that incredibly talented group of individuals is Colleen Young, Team USA Paralympic Bronze Medalist. She also happens to be taking over the CG Sports Instagram for a day in the life at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center!
Other exciting news:
Two new segments to the newsletter!
"Financial Fitness" will be a weekly blurb from our friends at Nav.it aimed at helping you master your money
"My Name Is..." where we introduce you all to the team behind the CG Sports Company, both working for and working with the company
Career Competitor podcast is BACK and revamped
ATHLETES IN THE MEDIA
How 2020 Changed the Meaning of "Canceled" for Maggie Steffens
Both her and her team used to celebrate the word. Now they know anything can get cancelled at any time, and it's not always going to feel like a reward. How is she making the most of every day?
Natalie Hinds, Coleman Stewart, Michael Chadwick to race at the TYR Pro Swim Series Debut
Texas and Virginia are set to host the high level competition this week. More on how to watch the events here.
Haylie McCleney shares 5 Lessons from 2020
This is a must read. We all gained new perspective, and it's not too late to get a glimpse into this Olympic athlete's view of the past year in the Team USA article.
Workout with Jordan Wilimovsky
Full body workout, minimal equipment, maximum fun. You decide if that last part is true :) Check out the workout on Facebook.
Elizabeth Beisel, Kara Lynn Joyce, Penny Oleksiak made the list...
But it's more than just the athletes. Who else made the top 10 Champion's Mojo podcasts? Read the article from Swimming World.
Lia Neal Commended for the Positive Use of Her Platform
She is not alone, and taught the world how much can be done. Where should you start? Find out here.
PODCASTS
Champion's Mojo - Ep. 98 "Positively Focused" with 2016 Hong Kong Olympian and ISL Energy Standard's Siobhan Haughey - Listen now!
Career Competitor - The Reality of Resolutions - Available now!
New episode coming this week, Friday, 1/15 - Founders of Tagalong, Nick Karwoski & Scott Del Vecchio Subscribe to listen!
LET'S HAVE FUN
You're in the Hot Seat
Are you an athlete, coach, or parent? Maybe you're here because you are a big sports fan, a sports psychologist or starting your own business and wanted to be in the loop about the latest sports updates. Whatever it is...
Thank you for being here!
We'd love to get to know you and cater to your interests. Tell us a little bit about you!
FINANCIAL FITNESS
Emergency Funds by Erin Papworth
Saving was something for people who expected bad things to happen to them. Not me. The thing is, life doesn’t give you a warning before it decides to kick you where it hurts, so you better have your pads on, always. Your emergency fund is your protection.
Could you cover the cost of your car breaking down or a trip to the emergency room with your current savings? If not, you need an emergency fund.
What if you're already broke? Or your income varies?
If every blessed dime of your paycheck already has a place to go before you earn it, tucking 20 percent aside to pay for an emergency can be a real stretch. So start with five percent, or even two. But start, because—trust me on this one—you won’t like counting Ramen noodles.
Dump your spare change into a jar every night, or maybe even the one-dollar bills you have in your purse. Cart the money off to the bank at the end of the week. If that feels too out of the Stone Age, consider one of the many saving apps out there—Acorns invests your spare change for you automatically. (Psst! Nav.it will stash that cash for you too.)
If all else fails, free up some money from other areas of spending. Dedicate yourself to cooking one night a week instead of going out or ordering in. Also, side gigs to raise some cash are not to be overlooked.
P.S. Become a Money Mate and you're automatically entered for a chance to win $3000! Join the Cash Crew!
SPONSORED CONTENT
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We'll start with your endocannabinoid system (ECS). We all have one, and much like everything, it looks a little different across individuals. But the way CBD works can be broken down into pain relief, inflammation, and neuro-balance, explained below.
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MY NAME IS...
Rachel, Director of Marketing
Hey friends! My name is Rachel and I am the editor behind this weekly newsletter! My one year work-a-versary with CG Sports is approaching, so I figured it's a good time to introduce myself. I grew up in Southern California, swimming and watching Dodger baseball, before jumping into triathlon in college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and discovering a love for all things sports and outdoors. After graduating, I interned at the 2019 LEAD Sports Summit (thank you KLJ 😊), where I met Cejih, the wonderful CEO of this here company! Fast forward a few months, I landed a logistics job organizing travel for the once upon a time live speaking events our clients were able to do. Now I get to work with brand camp clients on the marketing side of things! 🥳 When I'm not working, you can find me outside doing absolutely anything, preferably by (or in) a body of water, or cooking an average meal.
Rapid Fire:
Nickname: Rach2O 🌊
Favorite food: Broccoli 🥦 (followed closely by fish tacos 🌮)
Bucket list item: Ironman 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️
Sunrise or sunset: Sunrise 🌅
Favorite sport to watch: Lacrosse 🥍
If there is anything you'd like to see more (or less) of, I'm all ears! Reach out via email! Or send me your favorite recipes :)
ARTICLES YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ
History Made on the Slopes, Future of College Athletics, Peloton's Rival & Supporting Youth Sports
No more glory days of college athletics? It's more than COVID.
Jessie Diggins scores first win for America in the Tour de Ski cross-country skiing competition. History made.
Late to the Peloton game? Or early to Keep? What's coming.
OK this one is just a plug for a great cause...Black in Sports tees are for sale and proceeds go to support youth sports. You should get one.. or 2 or 3.
