🎧 [Classic] Building A Game Plan For Life, Ego, And The Two Scoreboards
Today’s episode is a CLASSIC, and the most downloaded episode of all time. Coach Chris Petersen, former Head Football Coach at the University of Washington and Boise State, shares why he left football at the peak of his career after realizing he was paying attention to the wrong scoreboard in life, society's scoreboard. Chris shares how he built a strong game plan for life, and how you can too.
If you get frustrated with your emotional reactions on the pickleball court, Wednesday’s episode is for you. Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most players sabotage their game with poor emotional control — and how to fix it. His practical approach helps players transform frustration into fuel for better performance.
And Friday, enjoy an enlightening conversation with Ted Rath, former VP of Player Performance for the Philadelphia Eagles. Rath shares how to master the “urgency mindset,” and maintain drive without burning out. He also discusses his concept of "urgent patience" and how it transformed his approach to leadership — from managing NFL superstars to raising three kids.
All this and much more on The BluePrint this week.
Today’s episode is a CLASSIC. It’s the most downloaded episode of all time, and it’s with Coach Chris Petersen, former Head Football Coach at the University of Washington and Boise State University.
In this episode, you’ll learn why Coach Peterson left football at the peak of his career. He details his painful journey of realizing he was paying attention to the wrong scoreboard, society's scoreboard, and not building a strong game plan for his life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why it takes time to change a culture and build something special in an organization or team.
How to "Stack the Deck" by getting the right people in your organization who fit your values and culture.
Keeping the "personal scoreboard" in focus, not just the "society scoreboard."
How to have a "game plan for life" that outlines your values, purpose, roles, and how you want to live.
The value of a mentor or coach to provide perspective and be a thinking partner.
How to focus on your North Star.
Learn more about Coach Chris Petersen.
How To Control Your Emotions: A Pro Sports Psychologist's Guide For Pickleball Players With Dr. Alex Auerbach.
Frustrated with your emotional reactions on the pickleball court? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most players sabotage their game with poor emotional control — and how you can fix it.
Drawing from his work with NBA stars and elite athletes, Dr. Auerbach shares powerful strategies for managing emotions during intense matches. His practical approach helps pickleball players transform frustration into fuel for better performance.
Learn:
The two scientifically-proven ways champions handle tough emotions.
Why getting mad at yourself for being angry makes things worse.
How elite athletes reframe pressure into performance fuel.
The secret to helping your partner through emotional challenges.
Why the best players view emotions as valuable data.
You can connect with Alex on X and LinkedIn, take advantage of his one-on-one mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, and tell them AIM7 sent you.
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: Mastering A Growth Mindset with Excellence Through Urgency, Ted breaks down why a 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.
You can learn more about Ted, get his book, Beyond Comfort: Mastering A Growth Mindset with Excellence Through Urgency, and connect with him on YouTube, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Yours in Wellness,
