Jacob Donahue is a former collegiate hockey player turned machine learning engineer and competitive CrossFit athlete. Driven by curiosity and relentless self-improvement, Jacob uses his personal experiences in athletics, technology, and mental resilience to inspire others. His pursuit to blend performance, creativity, and entrepreneurship has shaped his unique perspective on what it truly means to find your calling.

In this episode, Brett and Harry sit down with Jacob Donahue—athlete, engineer, and creator behind Muse. From playing college hockey at Babson to reinventing himself as a machine learning engineer and competitive CrossFit athlete, Jacob shares powerful insights on how to unlock personal greatness. They dive deep into overcoming anxiety, embracing resistance, finding clarity in chaos, and turning life's trials into fuel for growth. Jacob challenges listeners to rethink entrepreneurship, emphasizing that the key to success might already be within you—if you’re willing to keep tinkering.

What we cover:
- How to Discover Your Muse

- Why You Should Keep Tinkering

- Turning Your Energy into Real Action

- Balancing Ambition with Strategic Rest

- Being Entrepreneurial Within Your Organization

(00:00) Intro and Babson background
(05:00) Leaving hockey and letting go
(10:00) Gamifying life and chasing goals
(15:00) Outsourcing vs owning your weaknesses
(20:00) Leaving corporate life for purpose
(25:00) Finding clarity through CrossFit
(30:00) Managing anxiety and negative thought loops
(35:00) What Muse really means and becoming who you're meant to be

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#398 Jacob Donahue: Finding Your Muse Through Discipline and Curiosity

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#398 Jacob Donahue: Finding Your Muse Through Discipline and Curiosity