In this episode, Traci reflects on Simone Biles' decision to step away from the Tokyo Olympics 4 years ago and discusses the importance of knowing when to walk away. Traci emphasizes the strength and courage it takes to prioritize one's mental and physical health and encourages listeners to have compassion for themselves and others. She also explores the concept of moving slowly to move fast and the importance of knowing if/when to take a step back to achieve long-term success. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Announcement 03:17 The Twisties and Stepping Away 05:33 The Difficulty of Walking Away 08:00 Returning to the Olympics and Achieving Success 10:49 Finding Inspiration in Athletes' Achievements 13:19 The Importance of Compassion and Reflection 17:40 Lessons for HR and Personal Growth 19:34 Encouragement to Prioritize Yourself Connect with Traci here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠HRTraci.com⁠⁠⁠   Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, leave a review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company Traci Chernoff is actively employed by. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support