The Dumbest Mistakes Athletes Keep Making (and How to Fix Them)

21/08/2025 22 min

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Think working harder is all it takes? Think again.Athletes are losing scholarships, getting injured, and falling short of their potential—not because they don’t work hard, but because they keep making the same costly mistakes.In this episode, Nick breaks down the “hidden tax” athletes pay when they follow bad advice, wait too long to take action, or confuse effort with real progress.You’ll hear:✅ Why taking the wrong advice (even from a coach or teammate) can ruin your progress✅ The danger of waiting until it’s too late to take nutrition, recovery, or recruiting seriously✅ Why effort ≠ results if your strategy is wrong✅ How to filter bad information and find the right people to learn from✅ 3 ways to avoid wasting your potential and build a real foundation for success🎯 Don’t let these mistakes cost you your shot.You know an athlete who’s making these mistakes. Send them this episode—don’t let them waste their shot. And if this hit home for you, subscribe so you don’t miss the next one.🔗 Follow Nick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicklemkerdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicklemkerdTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicklemkerd

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