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The Show Goes On. Fatherhood, Faith & What Life Looks Like After the NFL With Superbowl Champ, Golden Tate
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Following a prolific collegiate career at Notre Dame, Golden Tate was drafted in the second round (60th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He went on to have a wildly successful 10 year professional career as a wide receiver for a variety of four different teams in the National Football League. As a one-time pro bowler & Super Bowl Champion, Golden made his mark in time & changed the game of football forever. As a husband, father, and follower of God - Golden embodies integrity & courage.
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What was discussed
- Reflecting on past emotions & learning how to be emotionally present.
- Transitioning from professional athlete to regular life.
- How passion & will drive you to the top.
- A pro’s mindset before & during a game.
- Entering the flow state at the highest level.
- Dealing with sports injuries and its current & future effects.
- Learning to ignore destructive criticism.
Timestamps
(0:00 - 2:30) How Golden always lost at ping pong to Mr. Lee
(2:31 - 5:03) Golden Tate’s background and how his love for sports developed.
(5:04 - 7:42) Reflecting on past emotions: how Golden used sports as an outlet/escape.
- Book recommended: Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett
(7:43 - 11:42) Golden’s transition from sports to regular life.
(11:43 - 13:43) Golden’s health after being a professional athlete.
(13:44 - 14:46) What separated Golden from other professional athletes?
(14:47 - 15:40) Injuries that Golden dealt with throughout his career.
(15:41 - 16:58) How Golden’s will & passion got him to the NFL
- What he would go back and change
- How he outperformed his opponents despite them having the mental edge
(16:59 - 19:11) Golden’s realization he had to evolve and step up his game.
(19:12 - 21:44) Dealing with concussions & the fear of potential problems in the future.
(21:45 - 24:02) Will Golden allow his kids to play in all contact sports?
(24:03 - 27:04) Treatments for CTE & related brain injuries.
(27:05 - 28:47) Golden’s mentality before & during games.
(28:48 - 31:03) Flow state & nervousness.
- “If you’re nervous, its either one of two things: you love what you do or you’re unprepared” - Golden Tate
(31:04 - 33:07) Obsession: to be top of the game, you have to be obsessed.
- Is it innate or learned?
(33:08 - 38:57) How did it feel to get signed to the NFL?
(38:58 - 40:06) Mistakes Golden made when first joining the NFL.
(40:07 - 47:20) Golden’s relationship with God & how faith has helped him through his career.
(47:21 - 49:12) Desire for perfection and how social media negatively encourages it.
(49:13 - 57:25) How Golden has handled criticism throughout his career.
(57:26 - 58:21) Why you shouldn’t act on emotion.
(58:22 - 1:03:03) Next chapter for Golden Tate
- Is he officially retired?
(1:03:04 - 1:06:33) What is the best medicine for Golden Tate?
(1:06:34 - 1:07:47) Dealing with mental health & keeping your spirits up.
(1:07:48 - 1:10:25) Best Medicine for Golden Tate part 2.
(1:10:26 - 1:12:10) Visualization & Manifestation.
(1:12:11 - 1:18:23) Golden’s favorite moment in his NFL career.
(1:18:24) Closing Thoughts.
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