Description

In the second half of this interview with sports psychologist and author David Essel, the focus shifts to life after sports and gaining insights into David's personal and professional experiences. We discuss the impactful moment of walking away from sports and how David faced the difficult decision to retire. Listeners are encouraged to check out the first half of the interview for more on mental mastery and maximum performance for professional athletes.

Chapters:
02:38 Life after a sports career.
03:52 The true ego.
07:39 Jim Boeheim's surprising support.
09:51 Regrets and living life.
13:23 Childhood basketball mishap.
16:09 A necessary emotional release.
19:54 Punishment as motivation.
24:11 Mental health as a teacher.
26:00 Mental health in professional athletes.
29:01 A supportive dad.
33:59 Gaining confidence like a honey badger.
35:06 Conquering fear in sports.
38:30 Audibles and author passion.


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