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Josh Katz shares his journey as an Olympic judo athlete and the challenges of transitioning between career phases while balancing training, education, and business ventures. He discusses how early family influence and prioritizing education alongside sport created a foundation for success beyond the mat.

In a nutshell, we talk about:
• Growing up in a judo family with an Olympian mother and coach father who emphasized education alongside athletic development
• Qualifying for Rio Olympics at just 18, achieving success earlier than expected
• Financial struggles post-Olympics with having to fund 50% of training and competition costs
• Devastating failure to qualify for Tokyo Olympics and the mental health challenges that followed
• Creating Team Cats speaking business with his brother to share their experiences with schools and organizations
• Managing ACL injury six months before Paris Olympics and the fear-driven motivation that helped him qualify
• Developing a healthier relationship with goal-setting that balances athletic ambition with life beyond sport
• Finding fulfillment through connecting with others and passing on lessons learned through setbacks
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