Why Perfectionism and Failure Creates Elite Athletes with Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher

The Gift of Failure

American football is perhaps one of the most complex sports. Although some might argue that the fundamentals of the game are easy to understand, the game becomes complex when all players compete passionately to win. It takes strength, discipline and a combination of other skills to become an elite football player. The same skills will serve an athlete well long after he has left the playing field.

Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today's guest is Brian Urlacher, former gridiron football player and Pro Football Hall of Famer. Tune in to hear his story and how the discipline he learned in the field has developed his character and helped him become successful.

"No matter how hard I played or how hard I didn't play, I always think about the plays I didn't make. Those were the ones that kept me awake at night." - Brian Urlacher

In This Episode:

- Meet Brian Urlacher, Pro Football Hall of Famer

- Brian talks about the things that didn't work out initially, the obstacles he had to overcome to become successful, and the lessons he learned along the way

- People expect elite performance from top athletes. What level of pressure did Brian have to face from such expectation, and how was he able to handle it?

- How does Brian deal with trolls and detractors?

- What do success and failure mean for Brian? Obviously, he has achieved success, but how does he see himself 30 years from now?

- How do you differentiate rituals from routines?

- If there's one thing you wish everyone knew, what would it be? Brian shares his thoughts…

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