What Defines a Loser (Hint: It's Not Losing) | Urban Meyer
We don't talk about the end all. We talk about how to get there.
Having grown up in Ohio, I have always been a fan of Ohio State University. If you weren't aware, they have the best coach out there: Coach Urban Meyer.
What I love about Coach Meyer is that he doesn't just set up a team for winning in football, he sets them up to win in life.
Even though football is just a game, there is a lot you can learn from it. The power of teamwork, what it means to be a great leader, and what truly defines a loser (hint: it's not losing).
Coach Meyer really sets all of his players up to have a solid career and foundation when they leave university because he doesn't just run a football program. He runs a leadership program.
Coach Meyer has also led an incredible life himself.
He is a 3 time national championship coach and a NY Times bestselling author.
I'm so excited to share this interview with you. If you are in any type of a team or leadership position I know you're going to get so much value out of this.
Learn all about teamwork and what it means to be a real winner, on Episode 610.
Some Questions I Ask:
How do you get complete strangers with big egos to to buy into your philosophy? (10:40)
When you're cultivating a relationship with someone out of high school, what are you speaking into? (13:16)
Have you evolved your philosophy since your first coaching job? (16:00)
Do you meditate as well? (18:21)
How important is it to have big dreams? (21:06)
You're developing a leadership center, not just a football program right? (22:44)
What's the biggest loss you've had in sports and in life? (25:34)
When you start the season, do you sit down and talk about your team's vision? (27:33)
What do you think is the biggest weakness you still need to improve on? (31:12)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
When he gets people to buy into his philosophy (12:42)
What makes him different from other coaches (14:38)
The one thing he must do every single day to be at the top of his game (17:10)
How he gets kids to be disciplined (19:03)
Coach's biggest dream right now (21:40)
Which builds more character: winning or losing (24:46)
The importance of striving to win in everything we do (26:23)
The greatest lesson he's learned throughout his coaching career (29:28)
Plus much more
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