#417. 3 Things the NFL Taught Me About Winning That Can Change Your Life

In this episode, I share 3 keys to elite performance that I learned from my time in the NFL and from training Olympic gold medalists.

You’ll discover:

• The critical role of talent - and passion - in fueling results
• Why you must hire “A Players” at every level
• The trap of good intentions but weak plans
• Why building resilient “adaptive capacity” is key
• Why high performance takes more than skill

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Quotable moments:

"You don't rise to the level of your expectations. You fall to the level of your training."

"You're either trained or you're untrained...you fall to the level of your training." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Capacity trumps capability." - Jeff Bandman, Former CIA & Army Ranger

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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