22 min
Calvin Johnson - Your Effort Is What Counts EP 1111 Athlete Maestro Podcast
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Welcome to another new episode. Your EFFORT is what counts, do it for YOU and eliminate external PRESSURE".In today's episode, we will look into the career of American legendary footballer - Calvin Johnson.Yes, Calvin is a former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Calvin spent his entire NFL career with the Detroit Lions from 2007 to 2015. He earned the nickname "Megatron" due to his exceptional size, speed, and dominance on the field, referencing the fictional Transformers character.Today, we will share three lessons from his career journey.1. Your effort is what counts: Throughout his time on the football field, Johnson showcased a relentless work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement rather than blaming others for not winning as a team. He always put in the required effort irrespective of how his team was performing.2. Do it for you: In essence, Calvin exemplifies the idea of doing it for oneself by staying driven, setting personal standards, finding intrinsic satisfaction in his work, and leaving a lasting legacy. Remember you're ultimately going to enjoy the result.3. Eliminate external pressure: Calvin maintained focus amidst media and fan pressure or expectations. By staying true to oneself, managing challenges like industry pressures becomes a journey of personal growth rather than succumbing to external demands for Calvin. So, to succeed as an athlete, eliminate all external pressure and remain focus on your game.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete
Welcome to another new episode. Your EFFORT is what counts, do it for YOU and eliminate external PRESSURE".In today's episode, we will look into the career of American legendary footballer - Calvin Johnson.Yes, Calvin is a former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Calvin spent his entire NFL career with the Detroit Lions from 2007 to 2015. He earned the nickname "Megatron" due to his exceptional size, speed, and dominance on the field, referencing the fictional Transformers character.Today, we will share three lessons from his career journey.1. Your effort is what counts: Throughout his time on the football field, Johnson showcased a relentless work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement rather than blaming others for not winning as a team. He always put in the required effort irrespective of how his team was performing.2. Do it for you: In essence, Calvin exemplifies the idea of doing it for oneself by staying driven, setting personal standards, finding intrinsic satisfaction in his work, and leaving a lasting legacy. Remember you're ultimately going to enjoy the result.3. Eliminate external pressure: Calvin maintained focus amidst media and fan pressure or expectations. By staying true to oneself, managing challenges like industry pressures becomes a journey of personal growth rather than succumbing to external demands for Calvin. So, to succeed as an athlete, eliminate all external pressure and remain focus on your game.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete
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