The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem #570. Master the Urgency Mindset: NFL Coach Ted Rath on Leading with Balance and Purpose
What separates true professionals from talented amateurs? Former NFL captain Brian Peters reveals why predictable performance trumps occasional brilliance. Drawing from his journey from undrafted player to NFL captain, Peters challenges conventional wisdom about success in high-performance environments.
In this episode, learn:
- How embracing critical feedback accelerates your growth
- Why top performers prioritize consistency over occasional excellence
- What professional coaches value most in their team members
- How to build systems that drive continuous improvement
- The overlooked advantage of being "boringly" consistent
What's the difference between urgency and anxiety in leadership? Ted Rath, former VP of Player Performance for the Philadelphia Eagles, reveals how to maintain drive without burning out. In this enlightening conversation, Ted shares how his concept of "urgent patience" transformed his approach to leadership, from managing NFL superstars to raising three kids.
Drawing from his new book "Beyond Comfort," Ted breaks down why true growth mindset goes far beyond just reading research papers.
Learn:
- The counterintuitive way to be urgent without being aggressive
- Why most leaders misunderstand what drives sustained growth
- How to maintain humility while leading at the highest level
- The three relationships every leader needs for continued growth
- What separates high performers who sustain success from those who burn out
Get Ted’s Book - Beyond Comfort: Mastering a Growth Mindset with Excellence Through Urgency
Visit: https://tedrath.com/
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Quotable moments:
"High performance is overcoming adversity, showing up and putting out your best regardless of the situation." - Ted Rath
"The higher you go, the more people you have, you better be able to zoom out and see the whole situation." - Ted Rath
"You need three people in your life: a mentor, a mentee, and a healthy competitor." - Ted Rath
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.
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