The Athletic Philosopher Podcast - Episode 37 On Serious Competition

This episode goes deep inside the competing pressures of competing in sports seriously as an adult. There's a paradox at play and we don't shy away from diving right into the middle of it.

Exercise and sports should be built upon a spiritual foundation, that is, a practice that ennobles character and leads to self discovery and truth, in order to experience them at their best. But does caring deeply about the outcome of a competition get in the way of these internal motivations?

If you care about competing but don't want to compete in a superficial way, I provide a deep justification that playing seriously and caring deeply about results in sports is an appropriate signal of growth and courage if you've already built your exercise foundation on spiritual grounds.

Let's GET SERIOUS ABOUT PLAY!