How WWE's Chelsea Green's Punched Her Way to Success | Entrepreneur

"Such is the case for WWE superstar Chelsea Green, who joined the How Success Happens podcast and shared her "follow your instincts" approach to making career decisions. Chelsea was studying kinesiology in college and aiming to become a physical therapist when she realized it wasn't her "calling." She thought about becoming a personal trainer, but after seeing a wrestling match-by chance-on TV, the plan changed."

"She enrolled in a wrestling school that happened to be just down the road, putting her on a path to wrestling stardom and being crowned the first Women's United States Champion. "Never be afraid to try new things," Chelsea advises, "and also don't be afraid to say, 'This isn't for me, I'm going to try something else.'" Listen to Chelsea's insights on ambition, resilience (i.e., finishing a match despite having freshly broken bones), and carving out her own version of success here or watch the conversation above."

"Asking "What's Next?"Chelsea revealed how her early career was dominated by relentless goal-setting: "I set goals, and the minute that I hit that goal, I am immediately onto the next." This constant chase left her unable to celebrate her victories, even when she made history as the first-ever United States Women's Champion. "I was so focused on what's next... I couldn't enjoy what was happening in the moment.""

Chelsea Green shifted from studying kinesiology and pursuing physical therapy to professional wrestling after seeing a match on television and feeling an immediate pull toward the sport. She enrolled in a nearby wrestling school, rose to prominence, and became the first Women's United States Champion. She advises embracing new opportunities and being willing to abandon paths that do not fit. Early career relentless goal-setting prevented celebration of achievements, prompting a mindset change to savor wins. Chelsea demonstrates resilience by finishing matches despite severe injury and emphasizes carving out a personal definition of success.

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