The Power of Intention: Competing With Purpose in Life
By Alexia Akuchie, MFT / MFTC / MSCP As a therapist, I talk often about growth, resilience, and healing. But if I’m honest, long before I became a clinician, I was an athlete. For six years, I competed at the collegiate level. I thrived on discipline, structure, and the pursuit of excellence. I loved the grind. I loved the challenge. I loved being surrounded by people who wanted to be the best of the best. Competition shaped me. But here’s what I learned both on the field and in life: you...
