The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#125 Paul Rabil: Confidence and Competition

Nov 30, 2021

Paul Rabil, a standout professional lacrosse player and co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, shares his insights on success in sports and business. He reflects on his transition from lacrosse to contemplating the NFL, including a pivotal moment with Bill Belichick. Rabil emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, balance, and strategies for managing stress. He draws parallels between sports dynamics and business, highlighting how empathy fosters collaboration. With a focus on personal growth, he discusses finding inner peace amidst life's challenges.

57:15

Episode guests

Paul Rabil

Highlights

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Episode notes

Master the Basics and Manage the Mind

01:06

The Difference Between Amateurism and Professionalism

01:21

Focus on the Process, Not Just the Goal

01:42

How Do You Take Care of Your Body?

01:54

Intro

4min

A Journey Between Lacrosse and Football: Exploring Potential

3min

From Fields to Futures: Navigating Sports Transitions

12min

The Mindset of a Champion

20min

Incentives in Team Dynamics

4min

Finding Balance in Life

7min

Strategies for Stress Management and Mental Clarity

2min

Reflections on Sleep, Business, and Legacy

3min

Paul Rabil knows what it takes to reach the top in both sports and business. In this episode, he teaches us the mindsets to succeed, where confidence comes from, and even tells us about the time Bill Belichick recruited him to play in the NFL.

Rabil spent 14 years as a professional lacrosse player in the United States and in 2019 co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League, where he played for the final three seasons of his career before retiring in 2021. He was a 10-time All-Star in Major League Lacrosse, where he also won two league titles. He also won two World Lacrosse Championship gold medals.

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