Welcome to a brand new episode of Take Off Your Shoes with my guest Nick Thompson.
This was not the most typical episode, but it was one Iāve been looking forward to recording for a long time.
To some of you, this Nick may be a new name because while heās an incredibly accomplished runner, heās better known as the CEO of The Atlantic. If youāre wondering how he could have had the time to come onto my show, listen until the end of the episode, where I actually ask him this exact question.
The thing that stuck with me most after our conversation was what he said about the importance of truly caring about the thing that youāre doing in the moment, but once itās done, moving on. He quoted, āOn to Cincinnati.ā A truly important skill to learn, and one of those things that is much easier said than done.
We talked about how, in life, itās hard to get neat answers to things, and how some questions will remain unanswered. This is true for the questions heād like answered about his fatherās life. The same is also true of his own motivations at times, and how complicated they can be to articulate.
While this may be a step outside of the ultra runners Iāve been having as guests, Iām sure youāll enjoy this conversation, Nickās self-reflection, and the way he conveys his emotions and thoughts in and around running and, of course, life.
Thank you, Nick, for your time and for our conversation.
It's been a very hectic, but beautiful summer, which is why I put the podcast on hiatus for a bit. I'm hoping to be back with a more regular program soon enoug h and I genuinely appreciate each and every one of you for listening.