12 episodes

Greatness is earn not given. Welcome to Achieve Greatness, I’m your host Kota Nakayama. As an athlete and entrepreneur wanting to become better, I talk and interview with likeminded individuals about what it takes to become best version of yourself to achieve your fullest potential AKA “GREATNESS”. As we learn and hear from people’s stories, experiences, and lesson, this podcast is for the dedicated few who want to go against all odds, overcome all obstacles and do whatever it takes to inspire others and achieve their greatness!

Achieve Greatness Kota Nakayama

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Greatness is earn not given. Welcome to Achieve Greatness, I’m your host Kota Nakayama. As an athlete and entrepreneur wanting to become better, I talk and interview with likeminded individuals about what it takes to become best version of yourself to achieve your fullest potential AKA “GREATNESS”. As we learn and hear from people’s stories, experiences, and lesson, this podcast is for the dedicated few who want to go against all odds, overcome all obstacles and do whatever it takes to inspire others and achieve their greatness!

    EP. 11 How Soccer Explains Leadership / Phil Darke

    EP. 11 How Soccer Explains Leadership / Phil Darke

    Leadership is fundamental key to any successful team or organization.

    In this week’s Podcast episode we have Phil Darke talking leadership principle within the game of soccer.

    Example from cultivating a winning environment, leading from the middle, and your impact and influence on others.

    Leadership is a fundamental aspect to a winning team and Phil take us deep into talking about values, standards and character to become a better version of yourself. 

    Grab your notebook cause this episode is jam pack with great information and golden nuggets, you don’t want to miss out!

    • 1 hr 12 min
    EP. 10 Goal Setting / Yoshinori Tamukai

    EP. 10 Goal Setting / Yoshinori Tamukai

    How are you going to achieve your goals, if you don’t know what they are and how to get there?

    In this episode Former Soccer Player and now Life Coach Yoshinori Tamukai talks about the importance of Goal Setting and why everyone should practice it, in all aspects of life.

    From your Professional, Business, and Personal life we all things we want to accomplish and Achieve.

    Yoshi got step by into details of gain focus and clarity and shares his personal failure and setbacks of why not having a clear plan and goal will set you up for failure.

    This is a cannot miss episode so grab your notebooks as we listen to Yoshi talk about his golden nuggets and journey about Achieving Greatness! 

    • 1 hr 21 min
    EP. 9 Tearing my ACL was the best thing that ever happen to me / Rafael Espinoza

    EP. 9 Tearing my ACL was the best thing that ever happen to me / Rafael Espinoza

    How do you bounce back from an adversity?

    After suffering a major knee injury and tearing his ACL, Rafael Espinoza talks about his mindset and perspective to bounce back.

    Former USL Orange County SC youth standout now currently playing for D1 UC Irvine, Rafael talks about his journey growing up playing soccer in Orange County. 

    Him and his brother Miguel, started a soccer mentorship business called athletic ascent helping soccer players with reaching their goals and playing at a higher level.

    From injuries to navigated the uncertain as a soccer player, Rafael’s story is full of great nuggets and lesson to learn from.

    Be sure to check out the new episode, you don’t want to miss it!

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    @rafaelespinoza.aa
    @athleticascent_dev

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    • 1 hr 21 min
    EP. 8 USL to MLS Journey / Tony Rocha

    EP. 8 USL to MLS Journey / Tony Rocha

    Do you ever wondering what it takes to play soccer at the highest level in America?

    Professional Soccer Player for New York City FC, Tony Rocha talks about his journey and story of what it takes to play in the Major League Soccer.

    From Youth Soccer, College, PDL, USL, MLS and now representing his country for the national team of Belize, Tony takes us through his journey of progressing through the ranks and his mindset along the way.

    Ups and down, injuries and drop from teams, Tony’s story is full of great information and nuggets, you don’t want to miss out!

    Guest 
    @t.rocha16

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    • 49 min
    EP. 7 Burning Desire / Rony Argueta

    EP. 7 Burning Desire / Rony Argueta

    Growing up and wanting to play professional soccer, Rony Argueta did not know how to become one but more importantly had the strong burning desire of knowing why he wanted to become one.

    Having the burning desire to keep playing soccer, Rony did not give up and was proactive in seeking opportunities to continue his soccer career. 

    Through struggles, obstacles, and set backs Rony over came all odds, where he is currently playing in the USL with Colorado Spring Switchbacks

    This is a can’t miss episode pack with great information and story about Achieving Greatness! Be sure to have your notebooks ready!

    • 1 hr 40 min
    EP. 6 Psychology & Mindset of a Pro Soccer Player / Zev Taublieb

    EP. 6 Psychology & Mindset of a Pro Soccer Player / Zev Taublieb

    90% Mindset 10% Skillset

    Professional Soccer Player Zev Taublieb, explain the thinking and mindset of what it takes to become a professional soccer player and consistency play at the highest level. 

    We dive in deep about the sports psychology of flow state, neutral thinking and having a objective reality. Zev has great example of being a tool and changing your perspective when unfavorable situation occur.

    This is by far a can’t miss episode so sit back and relax as we hear Zev story and journey of achieving greatness!

    • 1 hr 15 min

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Marki school ,

Kota is awesome and super fun to listen to!

Kotaaaa! Your podcast Achieve Greatness is fantastic. Great energy...great content! Very motivational!

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SUPER HIGH ENERGY (MUST LISTEN)

I think most people talk about flashy items that don’t really help others, and this podcast is full of high energy content and tips that helps regular people improve things in their lives to be happier and more effective through their days. Would definitely recommend you listen!!

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