EP 180 Taj Dashaun Thrive After Sports (replay‪)‬ Blending The Family with Tommy Maloney

How to Thrive after Sports

Happy day after Turkey day, A.K.A Happy Thanksgiving. I am running this replay of my friend Taj. 
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Are you doing well during this time? I really hope you are and if you need me I am here for you. In this episode, I am happy you came by to listen. My guest is the owner of "Thrive After Sports," Taj Dashaun and it is a needed topic as many of our youth athletes are not able to attend their sports.
 
From Taj's Linkedin Bio:
I help athletes discover their new identity and life's direction after sports. I believe that what drove us in athletics, still drives us now. All it takes is a little guidance and a push in the right direction.

When I first stepped away from the game I love, I struggled heavily with depression. I had never fully developed a clear vision for my life after football. I knew I wanted to get a “good job”, make “a ton of money” and be “successful”, but I felt lost and overwhelmed having no idea what I wanted to do with my life.

After several years of stumbling around in the dark, I began to take my eyes off of myself and focus on serving others. I now run an intensive program for athletes who are struggling to adapt to life after sports. Not only do I help former athletes land jobs and start businesses, I help them find fulfillment in every single area of their lives.

It's become my personal mission to reach out and help others overcome the fear, frustration, and uncertainty associated with life post-athletics. The question to ask oneself after hanging up the jersey isn’t: “who am I now?” The question is: “who do I want to become, and why?” 
On the Social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtajdashaun 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A
Website:  www.tajdashaun.com
We not only speak about how we parents can help our kids with their dreams of being a professional athlete (if they choose) but just navigating through the college process as far as why a certain major might not fit your athletes' sport.
What do you bring to the world? This turns out to be part of a discussion that I really want you to listen to because it can also deal with your relationships.
You might need to have an adult conversation with your student-athlete but you might need to bring some humor along with honesty.   
As promised during this episode, the Jim Rohn quote.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” 
 
Please be safe out there, live in gratitude, and wash your hands.
 

Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find on ITUNES, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio. 
 
 
Tommy has spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International.
 
 The author of the book "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM" is coming out in 2020. He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he has been a guest writer.
 
Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, Duke (RIP), and Otis. A husband to Ann. 
Podcast music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net  
Contact him at  Tommy@BlendingTheFamily.com
 
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