The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem #372. Why Nike’s Elite Shoe Designer Says Excellence Demands Loneliness with Andy Elwood
Pursuing excellence can feel lonely. I’ve felt it, and when I met Tinker Hatfield, the creator of the iconic Jordan shoes, he articulated something that has haunted me to this day - “If you want to be excellent, be prepared to be alone.”
Pushing to reach your potential requires sacrifice. Executive coach and longtime friend Andy Ellwood reveals how to navigate key relationships with grace when your ambitions take you further.
Learn from Andy how to:
- Have gratitude for people who join part of your journey
- Respectfully move forward when paths diverge
- Keep loose ties for future mutually beneficial bonds
- Modulate expectations of friends pursuing big goals
- Attract and cheer on others striving for excellence
If you sometimes feel isolated on the road less traveled, this empathetic conversation offers wisdom. Andy’s insights will help you maintain bonds without compromising your vision. Discover how meaningful connections can ease the path to greatness.
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Quotable moments:
"Just because I'm choosing to continue going, doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with what they did." - Andy Ellwood
"You never know when that person may come back into their path." - Andy Ellwood
"Real recognizes real, that when you see somebody trying to do the hard thing, if you have done the hard thing, you're able to show some respect." - Andy Ellwood
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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