Persistence & Perspective: The Athlete’s Secret to Resilience

25/09/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

Persistence keeps you moving forward when everything in you wants to quit. Perspective reminds you why the fight is worth it. Together, they build resilience—the trait that separates athletes who give up from those who rise.In this episode, Nick shares:✅ The story of Hudson, a high school athlete who battled sickness and loss but came back stronger✅ Why persistence is about refusing to stay down, not never failing✅ The role of perspective in turning injuries, losses, and setbacks into growth✅ Lessons from pro athletes like Kobe Bryant, Alex Smith, and Tiger Woods✅ How to use persistence + perspective to stay grounded through life’s hardest momentsWhat’s one time persistence or perspective helped you push through as an athlete?🔗 Follow Nick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicklemkerdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicklemkerdTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicklemkerd

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