What Does it Really Take to Succeed in Sport.

Written By Almost Pro

Episode: #008. 

Frances & Laura.

Your friendly hosts & Almost Pro founders.

In this episode of Almost Pro, Laura and Frances dive into the traditional definition of professional sport - and why it doesn’t always fit today’s world. From minor leagues and Olympic “amateurs” to NIL deals and behind-the-scenes docuseries, we explore how money, media, and systems shape who gets called pro. We also introduce the 7 Pillars of Athlete Success framework (developed by Laura & Frances): Location, Finance, Talent, Determination, Timing, Luck, and the newly added Health. Which pillars can athletes truly control, which are shaped by institutions, and how do they intersect across different sports? In this episode we cover:

  • What “professional” really means across sports and countries

  • How sport is consumed globally in the modern era

  • The 6 (maybe 7) pillars that drive success

  • Why health deserves its own pillar

  • A special This or That inspired by the 7 pillars

💬 Question from the Grandstand: If you could max out just one pillar, which would you choose and why?

Stream Episode. 47:28mins.

 
 
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