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Listen "Super Bowl Champion to Entrepreneur: Gary Brackett’s Blueprint for Reinvention"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Tooh Day interviews Gary Brackett, a former NFL player and entrepreneur, discussing his journey from being undrafted to becoming a Super Bowl champion. They explore themes of personal growth, the importance of failure, the evolution of sports technology, and the challenges of navigating the NIL landscape in college sports. Brackett shares insights on entrepreneurship, the significance of grit and perseverance, and how he defines success beyond financial metrics.
Sound Bites
● "Success is not just money."
● "You have to kill your ego."
● "Run your own race."
● "The way to get more is to do less."
● "Stop trying to time the market."
Takeaways
● Failure is a stepping stone to success.
● Success is defined by personal fulfillment, not just money.
● Grit and perseverance are essential for personal growth.
● The importance of finding a supportive community.
● Technology has transformed the sports industry significantly.
● NIL has created both opportunities and challenges in college sports.
● Self-reflection is crucial for personal and professional development.
● Managing success by calendar prioritizes time with family.
● Ego can hinder personal and professional growth.
● High-margin businesses allow for more flexibility in decision-making. I seek my happiness by eliminating my desires rather than satisfying them.
● You can't be a four or five, six as a leader and a seven, eight, nine as a team.
● Vulnerability is just, again, like, die into your ego.
● The way to get more is to do less.
● Stop trying to time the market.
● What I leave for my kids than what I leave in them.
● You don't get help because you're weak, you get help because you want to remain strong.
● Fall down seven times, stand up eight.
● There's going to be a point in time where we're probably going to make a mistake.
● You never knew you could love so deep.
Keywords
Gary Brackett, NFL, entrepreneurship, sports technology, personal growth, failure, NIL, grit, perseverance, innovation, happiness, desires, leadership, personal growth, vulnerability, innovation, legacy, self-reflection, overcoming obstacles, mindset
Sound Bites
● "Success is not just money."
● "You have to kill your ego."
● "Run your own race."
● "The way to get more is to do less."
● "Stop trying to time the market."
Takeaways
● Failure is a stepping stone to success.
● Success is defined by personal fulfillment, not just money.
● Grit and perseverance are essential for personal growth.
● The importance of finding a supportive community.
● Technology has transformed the sports industry significantly.
● NIL has created both opportunities and challenges in college sports.
● Self-reflection is crucial for personal and professional development.
● Managing success by calendar prioritizes time with family.
● Ego can hinder personal and professional growth.
● High-margin businesses allow for more flexibility in decision-making. I seek my happiness by eliminating my desires rather than satisfying them.
● You can't be a four or five, six as a leader and a seven, eight, nine as a team.
● Vulnerability is just, again, like, die into your ego.
● The way to get more is to do less.
● Stop trying to time the market.
● What I leave for my kids than what I leave in them.
● You don't get help because you're weak, you get help because you want to remain strong.
● Fall down seven times, stand up eight.
● There's going to be a point in time where we're probably going to make a mistake.
● You never knew you could love so deep.
Keywords
Gary Brackett, NFL, entrepreneurship, sports technology, personal growth, failure, NIL, grit, perseverance, innovation, happiness, desires, leadership, personal growth, vulnerability, innovation, legacy, self-reflection, overcoming obstacles, mindset
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