Prominent people mentioned in this episode: Jake Plummer, Larry Allen, Mike Singletary Timestamps:1:00 - Derek talks about how his football career got started as a little kid4:55 - Derek talks about his decision to attend Arizona State University5:50 - The external motivation Derek used to earn his starting position at ASU7:19 - How Derek ended up getting drafted to the NFL9:28 - Derek dives into how he stays competitive post-career10:44 - Derek talks more in-depth about how he used external motivators to take his game to another level11:17 - The power of preparation12:50  - Derek shares his personal recipe for success14:09 - The role Derek's parents played in his athletic success and the power of unconditional love19:56 - You have to want it21:00 - How to build mental toughness and develop grit25:00 - Derek's biggest mental challenges28:28 - The journey of self-discovery post-athletics31:05 - The power of being kind to yourself38:05 - Why Derek is so passionate about pickleball and its similarities to football43:45 - Derek's greatest lessons he's learned through sports45:40 - Derek's most impactful coaches and whyLinks:How to Fail at Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams The High Five Habit by Mel RobbinsMindset by Carol DweckWhat Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry

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