Summary: If you've been wondering how much work it takes to become a professional outdoor athlete, working on building your base of physical fitness, your personal brand, and keeping your mind on track, you're going to want to tune into this one. TJ David is a professional skier and Aspen-based plant-powered endurance athlete with experience on both sides of the lens. And he's also still hustling to make it work - because let's be real, it's rare to be a full-time athlete in this industry! Listen and learn: - How new opportunities emerged for more athletes to have viable careers when they started creating social content - The way TJ approaches building his Instagram audience and curating moments - How focusing on trail running has improved his skiing - The importance of having a meditation practice grounded in stillness - What TJ's plant-based training diet looks like - TJ's take on being a paid athlete and still having a normal job Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/tj-david
