Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

Geno Smith | Seattle Seahawks Quarterback on the Power of Self-Belief

Sep 6, 2023

Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks Quarterback, discusses his career journey in the NFL, including overcoming injuries and being labeled a backup. He emphasizes the power of self-belief, visualization, and embracing challenges. The importance of confidence, hard work, and leadership are also highlighted.

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Quick takeaways

Continuous personal growth is essential for sustained success.

Visualization can enhance focus and decision-making in sports.

Confidence, self-talk, and resilience are key to overcoming setbacks in sports.

Deep dives

Constantly Seeking New Challenges

Gino Smith emphasizes the importance of always seeking new challenges and not being satisfied with past accomplishments. He believes in continuously finding new mountains to climb and pushing oneself to reach new levels of success.

Introduction

4min

Engagement on the Sidelines

5min

The Power of Visualization and Self-Belief in Sports

5min

Building Confidence and Self-Belief

10min

Embracing Challenges and Finding Fulfillment

9min

Leadership and Self-Belief

12min

Seizing the Opportunity

5min

The Power of Confidence and Body Language

11min

Expressing Appreciation and Encouragement

2min

When it feels like the whole world has written you off, do you give in or keep going?

Today's guest, Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Geno Smith, kept going. After spending 10 seasons in the NFL—enduring frustrating injuries, several trades, and the threat of becoming a “lifetime backup quarterback” —Geno stepped in as starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks last season. With the media deeming this as a “rebuilding year” for the Seahawks, Geno put forth a stellar performance that surprised many. He logged his first winning record, a playoff berth, led the league in completion percentage, and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the very first time.

This impressive career resurgence earned Geno 2022’s Comeback Player of the Year (which probably should have been renamed Comeback Player of the Decade).

I know Geno from my 9 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, and let me tell you… he is special.

Geno’s career journey is marked by the kind of patience and resilience we can all marvel at, but it’s his mindset — the one that helped him navigate moments where many counted him out — that is truly remarkable. Geno recognized that his “tough times” could be seen as someone else’s “dream come true.” This humility coupled with confidence and a steadfast desire to keep learning through his challenges are what make Geno’s success story one that we can all learn from.

It’s an honor to know Geno, and he brought it for this conversation. We cover so many powerful topics — from imagery to leadership, self-talk to competitive mindset, the path of self discovery to self-belief, and so much more. If you want to hear someone who is fluent in the language of mastery, this episode is for you.

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Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

Geno Smith | Seattle Seahawks Quarterback on the Power of Self-Belief

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Constantly Seeking New Challenges

The Power of Visualization

Confidence and Self-Talk

Developing Toughness and Becoming a Better Teammate

The Power of Embracing Challenges and Consistent Training

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