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!"
Show Notes:
1:45 - JJ Birden introduction.
4:50 - Played for different teams. Steve Deberg. Cleveland Browns. Kansas City Chiefs. Dallas Cowboys. Atlanta Falcons. Jeff George, quarterback.
5:49 - What are some organizations with good attitudes
6:46 - Oregon National Championship ring for track and field
8:55 - 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 started
11:39 - 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 team
16:02 - 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 life
20:45 - 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 journey
30:13 - 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 its hinges.
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