Can you chase elite sports while building a future outside of competition?

In this episode of My Future Podcast, Carson talks about one of the biggest questions young athletes face:

Should you go to college while chasing elite sports… or go all-in on training?

After finishing 5 AP exams and returning from the first outdoor USAT event of the year at Gator Cup, Carson reflects on balancing school, archery, stress, growth, and long-term goals while preparing for Salt Lake City.

This episode dives into:

• The reality of college vs. full-time training

• Burnout, balance, and mental health

• Why training smarter matters more than training longer

• Building a future beyond sports

• Olympic dreams, pressure, and personal growth

Inspired by insights from Trenton Cowles and Pierce McAdam’s recent Substack post, this conversation is for athletes, students, and anyone trying to figure out their future while chasing something big.

Sometimes growth comes from being challenged.

Sometimes happiness comes from doing hard things.

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Watching the Winter Olympics as an Athlete — And What Alysa Liu Taught Me

Watching the 2026 Winter Olympics hit different this year.

As I grow in my own journey as an archer, I’m not just seeing medals but rather, I’m seeing and noticing mindset. Pressure. Joy. Balance. And that’s what really stood out to me about Alysa Liu.

In this episode, I share what her decision to step away, reset, and return on her own terms taught me (and maybe you!) and how it connects to my own changes in archery.

This one’s about choosing alignment over pressure… and why joy might be the real gold medal.

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Hey, it’s Carson and this episode is all about something that’s helped me grow faster than anything else: asking.

I’m talking about the power of just putting yourself out there.

Whether it’s asking for advice, feedback, an opportunity, or just a chance to connect: one brave, intentful, honest message can open doors you never imagined.

I share how a cold LinkedIn message led to meeting a college coach I really admire, plus stories from people like Emma Chamberlain and Ben Pasternak who started their journeys the exact same way.

We’ll also talk about why asking feels scary, but why people say yes way more than you think (like 89% of the time, according to Stanford). I break down how to ask the right way, what to say, and how to move past the fear of rejection.

If you’ve ever held back because you didn’t want to bother someone, well, this episode is DEFINITELY for you.

Let’s talk about how just one ask could change your life.

Listen now & level up your game! 🎧

Thank you for tuning in and your support, truly grateful! :) 🫶

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Media Mentions:

https://www.modernmom.com/earth-day-spotlight-meet-carson-with-charity-arrows/

https://www.usarchery.org/article/rush-of-medals-for-u18-and-u21-on-the-final-day-of-the-usat-qualifier-series-opener

https://www.usarchery.org/article/the-journey-continues-for-top-athletes-named-to-usa-archery-s-high-performance-programs

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