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Going thru the archives, Hammy found a clip from 2012 when we along with Joe Coletta called a sports show pretending to be former 49ers player JJ Birden! If you like these leave a comment and we will post more old clips.
Going thru the archives, Hammy found a clip from 2012 when we along with Joe Coletta called a sports show pretending to be former 49ers player JJ Birden! If you like these leave a comment and we will post more old clips.
John Canzano talks to former Oregon Duck and NFL receiver JJ Birden about life in the NFL for incoming rookies, lessons learned playing alongside Joe Montana, stories from going up against Deion Sanders, and what was his favorite moment in the NFL. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks joy in sports, NBA media rights and how it impacts the Trail Blazers, and Oregon Ducks football with Spencer McLaughlin, plus a conversation with former Duck and NFL receiver JJ Birden on lessons learned in the league. Subscribe for great content.
Tune in for a special celebration as JJ Birden marks the 200th episode of The Daily M.I.S.T. podcast!Join JJ as he reflects on this milestone and shares his insights, stories, and inspirations from the journey so far.
Have you ever experienced a championship moment?It's a time when everything aligns perfectly, and you're on a winning streak.Listen to today's The Daily M.I.S.T. podcast, learn how to keep pushing through them, and repeat your success.
When I joined the Kansas City Chiefs at 5'10" and 157 lbs, they viewed me as the underdog.How did I know that? Listen to today's The Daily M.I.S.T. podcast and find out.
Are you radiating positivity or negativity?
Underdogs are not just in the sports world or the movies; they could also be in the work environment.Take a listen and learn more!
Being seen as an underdog can provide unique growth, success, and personal development opportunities.Listen to today's The Daily M.I.S.T. podcast, and I share six advantages underdogs have.
I am excited to release my new keynote, Winning As and Underdog. Why? I believe underdogs have a stealth opportunity to win!Listen to today's episode to learn more.
I am a week away from releasing my new keynote presentation, "Winning As An Underdog," I would love to hear your viewpoint on the concept.Is there an advantage or disadvantage to being seen as an underdog?
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If you need help, go to http://www.jjbirdenhealth.comJoin me in tackling the excuses we make for not prioritizing our health and wellness!As we age, staying active becomes more challenging, but it's crucial to push ourselves and not let the excuses win.Let's control what we do with our bodies and what we put into them. Remember, your health should always be a top priority. Subscribe for more motivation and tips on staying healthy!
Monday morning! Listen to today's short episode, and let's get you started right.
The Kansas City Chiefs are 2024 Super Bowl champions after an up-and-down season.Listen to today's episode and take in the valuable lessons we can learn from it.
John Canzano talks to former Lakeridge HS and Oregon Ducks WR JJ Birden about making it to the NFL, what it took to play as long as he did, why he walked away after eight seasons, his memories playing for the Chiefs, who he likes in the Super Bowl, and how he carved out his professional success after football. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano riffs on Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman's comments of hoping the A's stay in Oakland and what could really be going on behind the scenes. Plus, great interviews with Washington State head football coach Jake Dickert, 3-time Super Bowl champion and former Oregon Ducks/San Francisco 49ers LB Mike Walter, and longtime NFL veteran wide out and former Duck and Kansas City Chiefs WR JJ Birden. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks to former Lakeridge HS and Oregon Ducks WR JJ Birden about making it to the NFL, what it took to play as long as he did, why he walked away after eight seasons, his memories playing for the Chiefs, who he likes in the Super Bowl, and how he carved out his professional success after football. Subscribe for great content.
Former Chiefs WR JJ Birden joins the podcast to talk about what he's been up to lately, the Chiefs Super Bowl run, the wide receiver struggles as well as his time with the Chiefs and Oregon. Use promo code FARZIN for $20 off SeatGeek for first time customers! Use promo code FARZIN20 for 20% off AND free shipping from ManScaped! Follow Farzin on: Facebook Instagram X/Twitter TikTok Follow The Chiefs Zone on: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok
THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE MIGHTY OREGON PODCAST FEATURES THE FORMER TWO-SPORT UO ATHLETE WHO WENT ON TO A LONG NFL CAREER. BY ROB MOSELEY
We are in week two of 2024, and some will start dropping off and forgetting about the goals, promises, and commitments they made for this year. Don't let that be you!The encouragement is to stay committed to your commitments.When you do, you are being true to your word, fostering personal growth, and enhancing your overall character and confidence.It's a fundamental aspect of personal and professional success,You can do it!
It's been said that in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. For proof of this statement, look no further than JJ Birden. A speedster out of Lake Oswego, Oregon, Birden ran track and field for the Ducks but wanted an opportunity to get on the football field. So he walked on…literally. How does someone with a single touchdown in his college career get drafted into the NFL? An opportunity. Birden would make that opportunity last eight years in the league, playing with some of the all-time greats. And it all comes back to seizing the moment…whether presented to you or not.This is the Mighty Oregon podcast and this is former Ducks wide receiver and hurdler, JJ Birden – Looking for a Chance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does it mean to "do the work?" It can encompass various aspects so listen in and find out.
In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with JJ Birden, a former NFL Pro turned motivational keynote speaker. JJ was the #1 high school wide receiver in Oregon, however, he didn't receive a single D1 scholarship offer. He was fast enough, but at 5'9 and 133 lbs., JJ was just too small to play with the big boys. At least that's what the naysayers thought; JJ knew he was good enough, and he set his mind to achieving the impossible. All he needed was an opportunity, no matter how small, even if it meant making his own. He later went on to play 9 seasons in the NFL (an average NFL career is less than a quarter of that) despite never being the biggest, strongest or most physical guy on the field.During the episode, JJ explains how he defines a hero - someone who's out there taking the lead, and leading by example. Someone who sets the right example at the right pace.They talk about the importance of a good mindset, and why it's vital in any area of achievement, especially business.JJ also offers insights on finding the right mentor who can help you create a plan, and put a strategy together to achieve successes you couldn't have dreamed of before.Join Mark and JJ for this fascinating discussion!Enjoy!What You'll Learn in this Show:Why JJ has actually been more successful off the field than he did on, despite having a VERY successful NFL career.How JJ transitioned into network marketing following his NFL career.How anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have changed in the NFL.And so much more...Resources:JJ's websiteJJ's LinkedInNortheast Private Client GroupMark B. Murphy LinkedinMark B. Murphy websiteNortheast Private Client Group Youtube ChannelBooks:Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational WealthExtraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing LifeThis podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian, and opinions stated are their own. Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 200 BROADHOLLOW ROAD, SUITE 405, MELVILLE NY, 11747, 631-5895400. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. NORTHEAST PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP...
In this 80-second episode of The Daily M.I.S.T. podcast, I'm briefly talking about how to escape the grip of your challenges with perseverance.Challenges are part of life and will come up in your life. But if you want to overcome your challenges and reach your goals, you need perseverance.In this podcast episode, I'm sharing how to develop and use this critical trait to overcome challenges and reach your goals.
Another marathon episode with truth bombs and million-dollar tips dropping like raindrops! Randy's partner this week is former NFL pro JJ Birden. They chop it up on fascinating topics such as: Playing in the NFL Proving people wrong How to empower your team Choosing the right company Building with social media Becoming a better presenter Randy's vision for the future of MLM The lifetime opportunity you have right now. Warning: Explicit language Show Notes: Duplication Nation: https://duplicationnation.com JJ's website: https://www.jjbirden.com/ MLM Boot Camp: https://duplicationnation.com/mlm-boot-camp/ MLM Confidential Newsletter: https://www.mlmconfidential.com/subscribe Making the First Circle Work: https://www.amazon.com/Making-First-Circle-Work-Randy/dp/0967316456/ref=sr_1_1 Presentation Skills Lab: https://www.randygage.com/presentation-skills-lab/ Direct Selling Success: https://www.amazon.com/Direct-Selling-Success-Amway-Zombies/dp/1119594553/ref=sr_1_1 Brain Wagner: https://www.aradicalvision.com/speaking/ Mastermind Event: https://www.mastermindevent.com/ Time stamps: 4:00 Playing in the NFL 7:00 Proving people wrong 20:00 Coaches who empower 39:00 Being accountable to yourself 1:09:00 How to choose the right company 1:15:00 Building with social media 1:22:00 JJ's personal development routine 1:30:00 Improving presentation skills 1:55:00 Brain Wagner 2:03:00 Randy's vision for the future of MLM 2:12:00 The lifetime opportunity in the space right now.
This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. If you listened to it the first, you might want a refresher because Dr. Johnson makes some great points and has a lot of wisdom. If this is your first time listening to him, then enjoy the episode. Original show notes are below ... Richard A. Johnson, Ed.D., is the director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Booker T. Washington Initiative which examines the effects of public policy on African-American communities. Click here to read Dr. Johnson's complete bio. In today's episode, we discuss: Educating today's youth The importance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Thoughts on race Beating Hall of Famer David Robinson in a basketball game ... and much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Website: TexasPolicy.com Twitter: @TPPF Facebook: TexasPolicy Instagram: @TexasPolicy Linkedin: Linkedin.com/company/texas-public-policy-foundation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TexasPPF Articles of interest . . . Juneteenth - A Pivotal Point in the History of Texas and America School Choice: The Civil Rights Movement of Our Time Lebron's I Promise School: Reimagining Student Support for Student Success Critical Race Theory Threatens What King Achieved Faith Leaders Needed in the Discussion on Police and Race Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Rachel Cruze (Ramsey Solutions and Best-Selling Author) - Episode 161 Gary Sheffield, Jr. (Outkick.com) - Episode 159 Andy "Grand" Mariner (Former TOPGUN Commander) - Episode 155 Paul Biancardi (ESPN's National Recruiting Director) - Episode 151 Clark Kellogg (CBS Basketball Analyst) - Episode 149 Adrian Griffin (Toronto Raptors assistant basketball coach) - Episode 141 Bill Curry (2x SEC Coach of the Year) - Episode 134 Swen Nater (former NBA, ABA, and UCLA player) - Episode 128 Kara Lawson (Duke women's basketball coach) - Episode 113 JJ Birden (9 Year NFL Wide Receiver) - Episode 074 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 Booker T. Washington Quotes . . . "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome." "If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." "Character, not circumstances, makes the man." "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way." “The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.” “Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity” “I would permit no man, no matter what his color might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.” Dr. Johnson in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fYDcxM9jOI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Ji9WlV02M This episode is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $25 off your membership when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Bus Trip and The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.
#078: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden. JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete.Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children.What you will learn in this episode:· JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level· JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career· JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speakerSUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.Connect with JJ BirdenWebsite: www.JJBirden.comLinkedIn: @JJBirdenInstagram: @ JJBirdenFacebook: @ JJBirden Connect with Dr. Walker:LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalkerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalkerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalkerTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalkerSubscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com Leave a comment and a review
Do you have a burning desire that resonates in your heart and body daily? What is it? Have you written it down? What are the steps you are taking to do something about it? If in reading those few sentences, you felt me challenge you about your dream. You'd be right. You see, in life, every day is new and has given us an opportunity to live better than we did the day before—case in point. Become a student of opportunities by keeping your eyes open to them. I share all of this and more in my book "When Opportunity Knocks; Eight Sure-Fire Ways to Take Advantage". Who is JJ Birden? Now a motivational speaker and performance coach, JJ shares lessons from his life that help audiences of all ages, backgrounds and professions realize the most important thing about success—it is never given but consistently earned. JJ's inspiring keynote presentations outline the principles and strategies that helped an undersized wide receiver overcome spectacular odds, the same principles, and strategies that can help anyone perform at the highest levels in all walks of life. JJ is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, husband, and father. He has been married to his college sweetheart, Raina, for 30 years and has eight children (3 biological and 5 adopted nieces and nephews). He and his family reside in the Phoenix area. JJ Birden is an engaging communicator, passionate presenter, and a leading authority helping individuals seize their opportunities in life. Request more information to speak with JJ and learn how he can tailor his motivational keynote presentations to empower your group to achieve greatness. Check out more here: https://www.apriltribegiauque.com/pos... BOOK: https:// www.amazon.com/When-Opportunity-Knocks-Surefire-Advantage-ebook/dp/B013COTRLS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jj+birden&qid=1674399213&sr=8-1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjbirden/ Show less 0 Comments Sort by
This is a replay episode of one of our more popular guests. As much as Bill Curry is respected as a football coach, he is held in even higher regard as a man. He's a class act whose wisdom and thoughts are sought after by many people. You'll be entertained by his stories and impressed by his insights. Enjoy this episode from 2020. Original show notes are below... Bill Curry has been the head football coach at Alabama, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, and Georgia State. He was a 2x SEC Coach of the Year, ACC Coach of the Year, as well as the National Coach of the Year in 1989 for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Before embarking upon a coaching career, he played 10 years in the NFL as a Center. He played in Super Bowls I, III, and V, winning two Super Bowl rings with the Packers and the Colts. Click here to read Coach Curry's complete resume and biography. You can find out more about Coach Bill Curry, his motivational speaking opportunities, and his book "Ten Men You Meet In The Huddle" by visiting www.BillCurry.net. In today's episode, we discuss: What the best teams have in common Playing for Vince Lombardi and Don Shula Attending Martin Luther King's funeral Why Johnny Unitas and Bart Star were so great ... and so much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Website: BillCurry.net Twitter: @CoachBillCurry Ten Men You Meet In The Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life by Bill Curry Articles of Interest . . . Bill Curry Talks About Race and Martin Luther King, Jr. Bill Curry Appears on the Sports Spectrum Podcast Packers honoring Bill Curry Bill Curry Learns the Meaning of Greatness 6 Characteristics of Champions Unify Your Teams and Communities Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Don Yaeger (NY Times Best Selling Author) – Episode 118 Gary Reasons (2x Super Bowl Champion with NY Giants) - Episode 105 Jon Gordon (Author of "The Energy Bus") - Episode 100 Keith Grabowski (USA Football) - Episode 083 JJ Birden (former Kansas City Chief WR) - Episode 073 Jason Romano (host of the Sports Spectrum podcast) - Episode 045 Shemy Schembechler (son of Hall of Fame football coach, Bo Schembechler) - Episode 042 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 Bill Curry in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGuFy2TBIag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoXmnv7R3VE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRT6kjsIfC0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmikR1VMsic This episode is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get a 25% discount when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. The Leadership Playbook is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.
The average NFL career is less than two years. The average NFL player is 6'2, 245 pounds. JJ Birden played nine seasons at 5'10, 157 pounds. Talk about beating the odds. In spite of everything stacked against him and everyone who thought otherwise, JJ Birden, the undersized wide receiver with unimpressive college stats, became one of just 20,000 men to ever play a game in the NFL's 100-year history. His unexpected and unlikely rise to the top of the football world is a testament to his winning principles and strategies, which he now shares to help professionals in other fields achieve similar levels of success. Check out his fireside chat with Coach MJ as he shares a touching part of his very personal story which might just move you as much as it did our team. JJ Birden is totally legend. Check him out on Jjbirden.com Subscribe to our show and check us out on Youtube TV @ Coach MJ Tolan Follow Coach MJ's Biz tips on Sales, Leadership, Innovation, Start Ups, Events, CSR, Podcasts and more ... subscribe to our show https://lnkd.in/ekWhST_r The Real Mission I'M Possible Show on YouTube TV or our Podcast where ever you listen ... Meet some of the World's Top Speakers, Coaches, Thought Leaders, Authors and Incredible Inspirational Leaders CoachMJTolan.com #events #smile #podcast #tips #conference #tedxspeaker #youtube #KeynoteSpeaker #Coachmjtolan #Tolanbrothers #Business #conference #Tedx #Speaking #NSA #3pl #Successin47minutes #Corporatetraining #Workshops #Warrior #veteran #TVHost #vacationownership #Executivesearch #VacationClubs #Startups #leisureindustry #virtualsales
This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. If you listened to it the first, you might want a refresher because Dr. Johnson makes some great points and has a lot of wisdom. If this is your first time listening to him, then enjoy the episode. Original show notes are below ... Richard A. Johnson, Ed.D., is the director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Booker T. Washington Initiative which examines the effects of public policy on African-American communities. Click here to read Dr. Johnson's complete bio. In today's episode, we discuss: Educating today's youth The importance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Thoughts on race Beating Hall of Famer David Robinson in a basketball game ... and much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Website: TexasPolicy.com Twitter: @TPPF Facebook: TexasPolicy Instagram: @TexasPolicy Linkedin: Linkedin.com/company/texas-public-policy-foundation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TexasPPF Articles of interest . . . Juneteenth - A Pivotal Point in the History of Texas and America School Choice: The Civil Rights Movement of Our Time Lebron's I Promise School: Reimagining Student Support for Student Success Critical Race Theory Threatens What King Achieved Faith Leaders Needed in the Discussion on Police and Race Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Rachel Cruze (Ramsey Solutions and Best-Selling Author) - Episode 161 Gary Sheffield, Jr. (Outkick.com) - Episode 159 Andy "Grand" Mariner (Former TOPGUN Commander) - Episode 155 Paul Biancardi (ESPN's National Recruiting Director) - Episode 151 Clark Kellogg (CBS Basketball Analyst) - Episode 149 Adrian Griffin (Toronto Raptors assistant basketball coach) - Episode 141 Bill Curry (2x SEC Coach of the Year) - Episode 134 Swen Nater (former NBA, ABA, and UCLA player) - Episode 128 Kara Lawson (Duke women's basketball coach) - Episode 113 JJ Birden (9 Year NFL Wide Receiver) - Episode 074 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 Booker T. Washington Quotes . . . "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome." "If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." "Character, not circumstances, makes the man." "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way." “The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.” “Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity” “I would permit no man, no matter what his color might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.” Dr. Johnson in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fYDcxM9jOI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Ji9WlV02M This episode is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Bus Trip and The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.
The NFL preseason has kicked off and with that, we thought we'd replay one of our favorite episodes from a few years ago when we sat down with Nate Bain of the Tennessee Titans to talk about handling an NFL team's social media account. There are a lot of good insights in this episode. By the way, Jamy worked for Nate's dad (Jeff Bain), who was just recently inducted into the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame. As a reminder, between now and September 1, preorder Jamy's new book, "The Coach's Bulletin Board" and receive an additional copy of the paperback for free. Please visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook to get your free copies. - - - - - ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES... Nate Bain is the social media manager for the NFL's Tennessee Titans. He joined the club in 2017 after three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where he was the team's digital media manager. As social media manager, he is responsible for all the club's social media accounts, strategy and content ideation. Bain has also worked in the athletic departments at the University of Tennessee and the University of Oregon. In today's episode, we discuss: Tips for getting into the sports industry Engaging with fans on social media Social media personalities he follows Breaking news ... and so much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Twitter: @NateBain Tennessee Titans Twitter: @Titans Linkedin: Linkedin.com/In/NateBain Articles of Interest . . . Improve Your Social Media Presence Taylor Lewan plays good samaritan Titans have tributes planned for departing players Help MMC Get James Justice Into Dunk Contest Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Mike Lombardi (former NFL General Manager) - Episode 138 Bill Curry (former NFL player & SEC Coach of the Year) - Episode 134 Kevin Eastman (former NBA coach & executive) - Episode 121 Kara Lawson (NBA coach & former WNBA star) - Episode 114 Gary Reasons (2x Super Bowl Champion) - Episode 105 Eric Platte (Atlanta Hawks VP of Ticket Sales) - Episode 097 JJ Birden (former Oregon Duck and NFL player) - Episode 074 Alicia Jessop (founder of RulingSports.com) - Episode 047 Mike Hamilton (former UT Athletic Director) - Episode 043 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 This episode is sponsored by … The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com, which helps teach student-athletes in any sport to learn what it means to be a great teammate and positive leader. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com has hundreds of video lessons. Not only is the content relative and beneficial to a student-athlete but they are also only 2 minutes in length. Athletes can easily watch them on their phones or tablets. Great teams have great teammates and that is just what theleadershipplaybook.com teaches today's student-athletes. Right now, individual student-athletes can get 50% off a monthly or yearly subscription by using the coupon code “STUDENT” at checkout when they visit TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. - - - - Check out the weekly virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Chin Up Chest Out is also a proud partner of the Success is a Choice podcast network. ChinUpChestOut.com is more than a great apparel brand, it's a movement. A portion of all sales of their fabulous merchandise and apparel goes to support mental health initiatives. Our listeners can get 10% off and free shipping with promo code PLAYBOOK. With the new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, they are looking for college athletes to be brand ambassadors. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of four books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. The Leadership Playbook is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.
On today's episode, Jen is breaking down her favorite pieces of advice from seasons 1 and 2. Listen in as Jen shares insights into how professional athletes overcome adversity, find belief in themselves, stick to a routine, and always look for the next opportunity in a highly competitive industry. Find the full episodes of the clips mentioned here: How to Stay Focused Under Stress with Chris Leak - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/how-to-stay-focused-under-stress-with-chris-leak Why Athletics Prepare Great Leaders with Bo Porter - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/why-athletics-prepare-great-leaders-with-bo-porter From the Playbook: How to Find Your Why with Darryll Stinson - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/from-the-playbook-how-to-find-your-why-with-darryl Finding the Courage to Move Forward with Coach Lori “Lo” Locust - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/finding-the-courage-to-move-forward-with-coach-lor Leading Your Team through Action with Nick Greisen - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/leading-your-team-through-action-with-nick-greisen How to Make the Greatest Impact with Your Success with Nyheim Hines - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/how-to-make-the-greatest-impact-with-your-success How to Make the Most of Every Play with JJ Birden - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/how-to-make-the-most-of-every-play-with-jj-birden Creating Growth Through Consistency with Byron Chamberlain - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/creating-growth-through-consistency-with-byron-cha Women In Leadership: Tiffany Greene on Authenticity and Success - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/women-in-leadership-tiffany-greene-on-authenticity Dexter McCluster: Making Lasting Impressions in Professional Sports - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/dexter-mccluster-making-lasting-impressions-in-pro Alex Molden: Making the “Extra” Part of Your Daily Routine - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/alex-molden-making-the-extra-part-of-your-daily-ro Jason Campbell: Habits that Improve Resiliency - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/jason-campbell-habits-that-improve-resiliency Major Wright: Building Success in the Face of Rejection - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/major-wright-building-success-in-the-face-of-rejec Sheldon White: Maximizing Opportunities in the Moment - https://omny.fm/shows/move-the-ball/sheldon-white-maximizing-opportunities-in-the-mome Want to find your own way to Move the Ball toward your goals? Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball/ Buy the Move the Ball book: https://amz.run/5JR6 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@movetheballpodcast Get your Move the Ball Merch: https://www.wemovetheball.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano talks to former NFL player JJ Birden about a variety of topics in football and life. Canzano discusses KD to Portland possibilities, his GoPro dilemma, and his experience so far writing for his own. He also hits on a variety of topics in sports during the 5@5. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. And tune in to the BFT with John Canzano live every weekday from 3-6 p.m. on 750 The Game! Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter
John Canzano talks to former NFL player JJ Birden on Monday's Bald Faced Truth. Birden talks about his background and career, college athletes jumping to the pro ranks too soon, and how he was able to play in the NFL for so long. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. And tune in to the BFT with John Canzano live every weekday from 3-6 p.m. on 750 The Game! Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter
John continues his conversation with JJ Birden, who shares stories of his life before and after he retired from the NFL. In the previous episode, JJ discussed his journey as a professional athlete and what he is doing as an entrepreneur. This episode focuses on the relationship part of his life. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Why JJ got into network marketing [03:09] - What made JJ become a speaker [05:00] - Efforts to improve his significant relationships and how they affect his business [06:42] - The F6 Formula [07:16] - Tips for men on how to own date night [12:58] - One habit that every person needs [14:49] - JJ's criteria for accepting or declining a speaking engagement [19:11] - People that inspire JJ and teach him about leadership [24:41] - The size of his network [28:22] - Books JJ is reading and podcasts he listens to [34:17] - Five love languages [36:44] - Creativeness thrives when the mind is clear [40:07] - Average divorce rate in the USA NOTABLE QUOTES: "Don't spread yourself too thin. You don't have to put all your eggs in all these different baskets." "If you're going to invest in something or have a business, you make sure you're involved in it every single day. You gotta be there involved day-to-day." "Date night is what you write down in ink. It has to be in ink. You plan everything else around that, even the kids' stuff. And the kids…need to see that they're not the top priority. Your spouse is the top priority." "What marriage is all about is putting the needs of your mate ahead of yours." "Discipline is the key to success in anything you do." "Discipline is the ability to do what you need to do and when you need to do it, while no one is watching." "The more mentors you have, the more opportunities you have to grow." "My job as a leader is to create other great leaders. And if I view that as my job, that means that I have to be investing in other people. I have to be making them better." "If you don't believe in yourself, why should other people." BOOK MENTIONED: Sooley by John Grisham (https://tinyurl.com/SooleyNovel) The Four Year Career: How to Make Your Dream of Fun and Freedom Come True … or Not by Richard Bliss Brooke (https://tinyurl.com/FourYearCareerBook) When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage (https://www.jjbirden.com/buy-jjs-book.html) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Lessons in Leadership with Michael S. Clouse (https://lessonsinleadership.podbean.com/) Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://www.craiggroeschel.com/leadershippodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.jjbirden.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jjbirden https://www.facebook.com/jjbirdenonline https://twitter.com/jjbirden https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjbirden https://www.youtube.com/user/birden88 https://www.jjbirden.com/buy-jjs-book.html CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhule Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro music provided by Tony Palacios - https://www.instagram.com/tonytonedog/ Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/
#065: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden. JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete.Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children.What you will learn in this episode:· JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level· JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career· JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speakerSUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.Connect with JJ BirdenWebsite: www.JJBirden.comLinkedIn: @JJBirdenInstagram: @ JJBirdenFacebook: @ JJBirden Connect with Dr. Walker:LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalkerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalkerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalkerTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalkerSubscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com Leave a comment and a review
JJ Birden: “Getting better, waiting for my opportunity. And when you get the opportunity, you don't open the door, YOU RIP THE DOOR OFF THE HINGES, and you make that opportunity stay. You own that baby. And that's what I did.” Yancy: “That's another mic drop!” Today Yancy and Jarod go over 3 legendary mic drop moments from Todd Durkin, JJ Birden, and Matthias Giraud, that have shaped our mindsets for the better. In this episode, you'll learn about: - Get your axx up and get after it, there's no regrets with it - When you get an opportunity, own it! - Don't be a pig wallowing in shxt Full Episodes Todd Durkin, “Improve Your Daily Discipline with Todd Durkin / DEKA” - https://youtu.be/hASH42xLhkk JJ Birden, “Former NFL Pro JJ Birden Always Works Like an Underdog / DEKA” - https://youtu.be/sNJoGNJw1F0 Matthias Giraud, “The Roadmap to Fulfillment with Super Frenchie, Matthias Giraud / DEKA” - https://youtu.be/2y29ZFmioic Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA.FIT SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at the injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan
David T. Fischer is an American business executive, civic leader, and philanthropist and served as the United States Ambassador to Morocco from 2020 to 2021.Fischer was the chairman and CEO of The Suburban Collection, an auto dealership in Troy, Michigan. The business is the 16th-largest auto dealership in the United States based on units sold, according to a 2018 ranking by Automotive News. Along with that, he has served as chairman emeritus for the North American International Auto Show.Ambassador David T. Fischer (Ret.) served as the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco through January 2021. During his tenure, the Ambassador was instrumental in putting forth a number of key accomplishments, including a new monumental peace accord between Morocco and Israel. As part of this accord, the U.S. recognized the Sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the Western Sahara and Ambassador Fischer became the first U.S. Ambassador to travel to the Western Sahara under the new sovereignty. For his efforts, Ambassador Fischer received the National Security Award from President Donald J. Trump and was awarded the Wissam Alaouite of the Order of Commander by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discover the secrets to success from industry thought leaders, and open the pathway for you to reach your peak at the DLP Elite Mastermind Event. This 3-day exclusive opportunity is designed for high-growth real estate operators looking to scale their business to the next level. You'll master the art of elite execution, learn how to attract top talent, and build a roadmap to win in any market condition.Join Us March 16 to 20, 2022.ELITE MASTERMINDDiscover the secrets to success from industry thought leaders, and open the pathway for you to reach your peak at the DLP Elite Mastermind Event. This 3-day exclusive opportunity is designed for high-growth real estate operators looking to scale their business to the next level. You'll master the art of elite execution, learn how to attract top talent, and build a roadmap to win in any market condition.Join Us March 17 to 20, 2022PROSPERITY FAMILY, WEALTH & LEGACY EVENTDiscover the keys to ensuring your wealth and legacy will carry on for generations. The decisions you make today are paramount to your family's success tomorrow.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Buy BUILDING AN ELITE ORGANIZATION - Don's bestselling book on scaling a high-profit businessCheck out THE ELITE JOURNAL - Accomplish more in 90 days than most do in a year! Follow Don on social:https://www.facebook.com/DonWennerCEOhttps://www.instagram.com/don_wenner/https://www.youtube.com/c/donwenner
Josh McCallen is a nationally recognized hospitality executive, conference speaker, innovator, builder & investor with a track record for the development of exceptional resort properties and growing world-class operational teams.McCallen began his professional hospitality career overseeing a landmark hotel in Austria, Europe. However, it was washing dishes at the age of 14, which gave him the ethic required for hospitality management. In the past 20+ years Mr. McCallen has led over $100,000,000 in luxury residential and hospitality construction, served as president of a 400+ person hotel development and management company, and built numerous businesses & brands.He is also the host of the CAPITAL HACKING podcast. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discover the secrets to success from industry thought leaders, and open the pathway for you to reach your peak at the DLP Elite Mastermind Event. This 3-day exclusive opportunity is designed for high-growth real estate operators looking to scale their business to the next level. You'll master the art of elite execution, learn how to attract top talent, and build a roadmap to win in any market condition.Join Us March 16 to 20, 2021.ELITE MASTERMINDDiscover the keys to ensuring your wealth and legacy will carry on for generations. The decisions you make today are paramount to your family's success tomorrow.Join Us March 17 to 20, 2022PROSPERITY FAMILY, WEALTH & LEGACY EVENT________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Buy BUILDING AN ELITE ORGANIZATION - Don's bestselling book on scaling a high-profit businessCheck out THE ELITE JOURNAL - Accomplish more in 90 days than most do in a year! Follow Don on social:https://www.facebook.com/DonWennerCEOhttps://www.instagram.com/don_wenner/https://www.youtube.com/c/donwenner
Best selling author of “Mindset for Mastery,” Ryan Harris is a 10 year veteran of the NFL. In 2015, he became a Super Bowl Champion after winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. He has also played for the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring in 2016.He graduated from The University of Notre Dame with two degrees, Economics and Policy, and the other in Political Science. Ryan also speaks fluent Spanish.These days you can catch Ryan on Notre Dame Football broadcasts, his weekday radio show ‘Harris, Hastings and Dover, Altitude TV' Lets talk sports, ‘The Fantasy Football Hour', CBS4 Denver, and more.Ryan speaks across the nation about leadership, mindset and financial literacy.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discover the secrets to success from industry thought leaders, and open the pathway for you to reach your peak at the DLP Elite Mastermind Event. This 3-day exclusive opportunity is designed for high-growth real estate operators looking to scale their business to the next level. You'll master the art of elite execution, learn how to attract top talent, and build a roadmap to win in any market condition.Join Us March 16 to 20, 2021.ELITE MASTERMINDDiscover the keys to ensuring your wealth and legacy will carry on for generations. The decisions you make today are paramount to your family's success tomorrow.Join Us March 17 to 20, 2022PROSPERITY FAMILY, WEALTH & LEGACY EVENT________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Buy BUILDING AN ELITE ORGANIZATION - Don's bestselling book on scaling a high-profit businessCheck out THE ELITE JOURNAL - Accomplish more in 90 days than most do in a year! Follow Don on social:https://www.facebook.com/DonWennerCEOhttps://www.instagram.com/don_wenner/https://www.youtube.com/c/donwenner
Today we are diving deep into legacy and wealth planning with Dr. David Phelps. David is the founder of an amazing community organization called “freedom founders” which is dedicated to guiding dentists and other professional practice owners to Freedom and Certainty, utilizing to create passive cash flow through the use of alternative investments in real estate.Three Things Listeners Will Take Away:Why families fall victim to the “curse” of shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves within 3 generations. How to involve your children in legacy, wealth, and estate planning and that included creating a truly deep connection. Creating the flexibility for not trading hours for dollars and learning the fundamentals of investingThe Freedom Founders Community is dedicated to guiding dentists and other professional practice owners to Freedom and Certainty. Freedom to once again return to practicing the way that brings joy or exiting from the profession and enjoying retirement under your terms and conditions, FREE from the worries of Wall Street and the Stock Market. Freedom Founders Members create freedom in life and practice through the creation of a practice not dependent on the owner practitioner, but one in which functions as a business that operates if you're there or not. All the while assets are used to create passive cash flow through the use of alternative investments in real estate of various forms including Syndications, Single Family, Commercial, Debt and Note Purchase, and Financing and Real Estate Funds.https://www.freedomfounders.comNOVEMBER Virtual Event! Apply to Attend - ELITE MASTERMIND | PROSPERITYBuy BUILDING AN ELITE ORGANIZATION - Don's bestselling book on scaling a high-profit businessCheck out THE ELITE JOURNAL - Accomplish more in 90 days than most do in a year! Follow Don on social:https://www.facebook.com/DonWennerCEOhttps://www.instagram.com/don_wenner/https://www.youtube.com/c/donwenner
Welcome everyone to today's episode of Impact with Don Wenner. Today we have a GUEST host, DLP's own Bo Parfet, Chief Growth Officer at DLP Capital. We are talking with JJ Birden. JJ Birden is a 9-year veteran of the NFL and is a motivational speaker. To make it in the NFL is a staggering statistic, but to make it at 5'10”, 160 lbs is a true feat. What kept JJ on the field for almost a decade wasn't just how he played the game but rather how he approached every day like it was game day. JJ was willing to put in the work and do whatever it took to improve.The three things listeners should take away from this podcast are:Overcoming your obstaclesApproaching Every Day like game dayAnd the importance of mentorship and coachingNOVEMBER Virtual Event! Apply to Attend - ELITE MASTERMIND | PROSPERITYBuy BUILDING AN ELITE ORGANIZATION - Don's bestselling book on scaling a high-profit businessCheck out THE ELITE JOURNAL - Accomplish more in 90 days than most do in a year! Follow Don on social:https://www.facebook.com/DonWennerCEOhttps://www.instagram.com/don_wenner/https://www.youtube.com/c/donwenner
JJ Birden is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. Motivational speaker. Author of "When Opportunity Knocks, 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage!"1:45 - JJ Birden introduction.4:50 - Played for different teams. Steve Deberg. Cleveland Browns. Kansas City Chiefs. Dallas Cowboys. Atlanta Falcons. Jeff George, quaterback.5:49 - What are some organizations with good attitudes6:46 - Oregan National Championship ring for track and field8:55 - What was it like... Number 1 receiver in the state. 9:59 - Coach Rich Brooks had some attitude thoughts and coaching points? What was his message and what was the impact? Playing big when the game started11:39 - What did you learn from coaches of Championship Track team? Do your job. If everybody does their job, that's how you win a championship.12:26 - The blessing of a large family and the attitude of adoption. Creating the ultimate team16:02 - When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways To Take Advantage! It's You vs You. No goal came be accomplished if you don't make the decision. What you think truly does matter.18:38 - What was a moment that you took action? Getting cut in Kansas City. A breakthrough moment that changed my life20:45 - Discipline yourself. Mental and physical preparation. 22:20 - Seek out mentors. Who was JJ Birden's mentor? Different mentors at different stages of life. Picking the brain of somebody who has already achieved success. One of your best mentors can be the lessons that you learn on your own.24:04 - Who was your first attitude coach? Mr. Uncle Sonny. Pouring belief and confidence into others.29:01 - Silence the critics and doubters. Self sabotage. Not everyone is going to understand your journey30:13 - Activating a positive mindset. Structure. Wake up and hit the ground running. Get that workout in. 31:00 - The Trust powered by the NFLPA. 32:42 - Knowledge through the decades. What is the attitude lesson from birth? You control your future. No matter what family you were born into and no matter your circumstances.34:00 - What was the attitude lesson at the age of 10. Having a chip on my shoulder. Giving your best. Spelling be. The 8:46 interviews. Stories of Being Black in America. White people should accept and understand that there is an issue. Examples of racism. 39:28 - What was the attitude lesson at the age of 20. Still figuring things out. Balance. Sports marketing major. Wanted to work in PR marketing and sales for sports agencies. 41:11 - What was the attitude lesson at the age of 30. First year with Atlanta Falcons. Proving to everyone that I can be a big time wide receiver. Learning from experiences. Not making emotional decisions. Playing against Deon Sanders. 43:47 - Running back Eddie George. 44:23 - What was the attitude lesson at the age of 40. Utilizing all the experiencing that I had learned in the NFL and using it to teach others and impacting them. 45:38 - What was the attitude lesson at the age of 50. Tightening up my game, my brand. Dealing with FASC(Failures, Adversities, Setbacks, and Challenges)48:09 - Final message of hope. Being bigger, better, faster. When opportunity knocks, knock the door off it's hinges. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIBE / RATE / REVIEW
9 Year NFL WR JJ Birden shares how your size and status doesn't determine your outcome unless you let it
JJ Birden was 5' 9” and 157 lbs by the time he was drafted into the NFL. JJ had a long and successful career of nine years in the NFL by putting in the work and doing the little things that most people are never willing to do while overcoming rejection over and over again. In this episode, you'll hear JJ's journey from torn ACL to nine years in the NFL to professional speaker and everything in between. Don't miss this fantastic conversation with one of the hardest working and kindest people on the planet! Episode Highlights: 01:07 - How JJ got into football 03:53 - Did JJ have any doubts about making it 05:44 - How JJ went from being a 5 ft 9 in walk-on to having a 9-year NFL career 09:08 - How JJ recovered from a torn ACL 15:33 - What drove JJ to push past the rejections 19:21 - Where JJ believed he could make an impact 22:32 - How to keep focus 25:47 - The impact JJ's kids have had on his life 31:29 - Why you decided to start doing speaking 34:23 - How JJ grew his career through building relationships 37:19 - What JJ is most proud of in his career 39:33 - What advice JJ would give to his younger self 42:19 - How JJ handled the naysayers 50:18 - The Impact Greg made on JJ at the University of Oregon Guest at a Glance Despite being the #1 high school wide receiver in Oregon, JJ didn't receive a single D1 scholarship offer. He was fast enough for sure, but at 5'9 and 133 lbs., JJ was just too small to play with the big boys. At least that's what the naysayers thought; JJ knew he was good enough, and he set his mind to achieving the impossible. All he needed was an opportunity, no matter how small, even if it meant making his own. Learn more about JJ Birden Notable Quotes “I wanted to make sure I was the talent who put in the work.” “You will do whatever it takes. So I didn't care how many nos I got or how many times I was rejected because I knew I could play. I knew I had the physical gift. I knew I had an intelligence. I knew I have a toughness. It was just a matter of getting healthy and getting in the right situation.” “Every Sunday night I put my weekly schedule together and make sure that I have something in place that ultimately is going to accomplish whatever the goal I have for that week.” “Could you really sleep at night knowing you could have made a difference?” “One of the best ways to cut down the inevitable learning curve in anything we do is finding someone who's already walked the journey, the road, that you're trying to get on.” Greg Bell: “if you were going to go someplace, ask somebody coming back from that place. But make sure they have a smile on their face.” “Not everyone's going to understand your journey, not everyone's going to understand the choices you make and that's okay.” “Everybody wants it, but not everybody's willing to put in the work to get it.” “genetics has nothing to do with you waking up at 5:00 AM and going into the gym.” “The concept of being more than an athlete always drove me.” Learn more about Greg Bell More than just a motivational speaker, Greg Bell is a Portland, Oregon based thought leader, business consultant, and leadership coach. His popular books, What's Going Well? and Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential Of Teams And Individuals, have inspired an array of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Disney, and Comcast, to the Portland Trail Blazers and Division I NCAA athletic teams like the Oregon Ducks Football and the Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball. Visit Greg's website. Connect with Greg LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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