The Playbook With David Meltzer

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Sue Bird: WNBA Champion | #ThePlaybook 84 Mar 19, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Sue Bird, WNBA championship point guard, talks about:

Getting addicted to the process of winning championships
The impact of her cover of ESPN’s The Body Issue with partner Megan Rapinoe
How she utilizes the offseason to find new passions
Why leaders sometimes need to be selfish for the betterment of their team

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Michael Chandler: Bellator Lightweight World Champion | #ThePlaybook 83 Mar 12, 2019

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On Episode 83 of #ThePlaybook, Michael Chandler, three-time Bellator lightweight world champion, talks about:

Why you need to pat yourself on the back and give yourself permission to win
The biggest benefit that comes with a championship belt
Why your enemy is often your “inner me”
How his 3-fight losing streak forced him to evaluate his mental game

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Leah Pritchett: NHRA Drag Racing Champion | #ThePlaybook 82 Mar 05, 2019

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On Episode 82 of #ThePlaybook, Leah Pritchett, NHRA drag racer for Don Schumacher Racing, talks about:

Why she feels like she needs to be better than her male counterparts
What it is like having her spouse on a competing NHRA team
How to change the way you look at fear and excitement
Why she wouldn’t let a sponsor Photoshop her wedding ring out of marketing materials

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Eric Dickerson: Hall of Fame Running Back | #ThePlaybook 81 Feb 26, 2019

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Eric Dickerson, one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, delves into the highs and lows he experienced during his career, including what nearly made him quit the game of football, as well as how he mentors today’s generation of athletes to help them build their brand on and off the field.

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Thad Sheely: Chief Operating Officer of the Atlanta Hawks | #ThePlaybook 80 Feb 19, 2019

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Thad Sheely, the Chief Operating Officer of the Atlanta Hawks, discusses his winding journey from the finance industry to working in the NBA, and also shares his thoughts on the evolution of sports business and the social impact that teams have on the communities around them.

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Edwin Arroyave and Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave: Entrepreneurs and Stars of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills| #ThePlaybook 79 Feb 12, 2019

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Edwin and Teddi Arroyave, entrepreneurs and stars of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, discuss how their different upbringings set them up to thrive as business leaders, parents, and spouses. The pair share the impact that faith has had in their lives, the lessons they’ve learned during their careers, and how they work together so that their business and family thrive.

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Steve Weatherford: Super Bowl Champion Punter & Fitness Influencer | #ThePlaybook 78 Feb 05, 2019

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Steve Weatherford, Super Bowl Champion punter and fitness influencer, shares the mental struggles he’s experienced transitioning into his post-NFL life, as well as why he’s putting an emphasis on being a vulnerable leader. He also discusses the importance of creating a “championship culture” in all aspects of your life and his plan to be of service to parents and entrepreneurs worldwide.

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CJ Anderson: Super Bowl Champion | #ThePlaybook 77 Jan 29, 2019

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CJ Anderson, running back for the Los Angeles Rams, discusses the lessons he learned from one of the most challenging seasons he’s experienced as a professional, and the role that mentors have had in shaping his career in sports and business. Ahead of his third Super Bowl appearance, CJ shares insights he’s gained from his beginnings as an undrafted player, including the importance of seeing the big picture.

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Bedros Keuilian: Founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp | #ThePlaybook 76 Jan 22, 2019

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Bedros Keuilian, the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, speaks about the paradigm shift he experienced as a young man, coming from a communist country to the US with nothing but hopes for success. The fitness consultant, best-selling author, and entrepreneur discusses with host David Meltzer the importance of staying calm under pressure and combating anxiety, leaving a positive legacy with the next generation, and paying your success forward.

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John Brenkus: Creator & Host of Sport Science | #ThePlaybook 75 Jan 15, 2019

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John Brenkus, known as the creator and host of Sport Science, talks about what he’s learned about decision-making and momentum from his time studying the world’s greatest athletes, martial artists, and special forces officers. Host David Meltzer and six-time Emmy-winner John Brenkus discuss what tangible measures of performance John looks for, as well as the intangibles that make the world’s best into such consistent winners, such as their reaction to adrenaline and the ability to quickly recognize patterns.

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