WHOOP Podcast

Adam Thielen shares his journey from overlooked Division II athlete to NFL All-Pro

Mar 30, 2022

43:54

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Episode notes

Is Talent Overrated?

02:10

What Was It Like Foryo Sawsom's First Injury?

03:05

Do You Know What It Takes to Get to Sunday?

03:11

Introduction

2min

Did You Have a Delusion About Playing Sports?

2min

The State Champs in Golf and High School

2min

Is It Only Crazy Until You Do It?

2min

Are You Nervous for That Fourty?

3min

You're a Vikings Player, but You're Not a Viking?

2min

How Much Do You Feel Like Earning Your Spot Every Day?

2min

I Want to Play Wide Receiver, Right?

2min

You Know, I'm Not Getting Treated Properly on This Team

2min

10.

Are You Having a Pinch Me Moment?

3min

11.

What Was It Like Foryo Sawsom's First Injury?

3min

12.

Do You Know What It Takes to Get to Sunday?

3min

13.

What's Your Life Style for Recovery?

3min

14.

The Infered Sana - I Love It!

2min

15.

Is Talent Overrated?

2min

16.

How Do You Use Your Talents?

2min

17.

You Live and You Learn

2min

18.

Overtime Rules - Guys Make More Money

2min

19.

Enefel Off Seasons

3min

Adam Thielen has become one of the most recognizable names in football, but his success in the NFL was far from guaranteed. He joins the WHOOP Podcast to detail his journey from an overlooked Division II athlete to a star wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, and explains how his determination led him to the NFL after going undrafted. Adam discusses his lifelong dream to play sports (2:32), why he chose football (5:16), his "good delusion" and how it helped him pursue the NFL (6:36), the mental side of performance (9:51), proving yourself (13:55), his mindset (17:36), injury prevention and overcoming setbacks (21:28), preparing for Sunday (25:17), using WHOOP (27:36), the importance of sleep (33:43), defining the many types of talent (34:51), and fulfilling your potential (37:30).

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