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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.
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The Playbook with Colin JonovDave Kline- How To Become an Unstoppable LeaderSend us a textDave Kline Founder @ MGMT | CEO Coach | Advisor | Speaker | and I pull apart modern recruiting and leadership through the lens of college sports and business, weighing culture-building against transfer-portal efficiency and mapping a practical playbook for feedback, alignment, and sustainable performance. The throughline: define “good,” face reality, pick the right risks, and turn identity labels into coachable behaviors.• team belonging declining, incentives pushing quick wins• transfer portal vs development path and roster math• buy vs build talent and what Project Oxygen missed• leadership as choice, not fixed traits, introverts included
2025-10-151h 00The Playbook with Colin JonovTerry Grossetti- The Lost Art of Athletic Development: How We Are Failing Our Youth AthletesSend us a textRemember when a ball, a wall, and an hour in the basement could change your game? We dig into why that kind of free play—and the chaos that comes with it—still beats the most polished drills for building real skill, creativity, and confidence. With Terry Grossetti, we unpack how families can replace over-programming with simple, powerful habits at home, and how coaches can shift from chasing outcomes to building systems that actually travel on game day.We get practical about foundations: two-handed wall-ball, dribbling on rough surfaces, learning angles on a...
2025-10-081h 31The Playbook with Colin JonovJustin Su'a- Why Success Feels Empty & How To Engineer Your Identity Beyond AchievementSend us a textWe explore the curse of competence, the quiet emptiness that creeps in when winning becomes the minimum, and map how elite performers reclaim joy through systems, identity work, and productive self-talk. We define process receipts, pre-mortems, and habit stacking so you can perform by design, not default.• redefining success to serve well-being and performance• building a performer self and an off-field self• setting intensity ranges and creating reset/ignite mechanisms• anchors, breath work, and directing the focus spotlight• productive vs positive self-talk for execution• hard work as necessary...
2025-10-011h 23The Playbook with Colin JonovCal Adomitis- NFL Long Snapper On Faith & ResilienceSend us a textCal Adomitis shares an intimate look at NFL life through the eyes of a long snapper, revealing how faith and mental discipline guide his approach to football and life.• Joe Burrow operates on a different wavelength, showing laser focus even among professional athletes• Leaders who live their faith authentically, like Cal's high school coach, leave lasting impressions that shape character• Getting cut from the NFL requires resilience and maintaining established routines rather than reinventing yourself• The system and coaching style you find yourself in dramatically impacts your success as a pro...
2025-09-241h 13The Playbook with Colin JonovSahil Bloom - Why The Most Successful People Are Both Delusional And Self-AwareSend us a textThis conversation with Sahil Bloom, author of The 5 Types of Wealth, reveals the paradox of success lies in the balance between delusional confidence and self-awareness, where one helps you excel at your unique game while the other prevents you from overreaching into areas where you don't belong.• Success requires both delusional confidence in your specific strengths and self-awareness about your limitations• Ambition without direction creates misery, while directed ambition fuels meaningful growth• The journey and struggle toward a goal is more fulfilling than actually achieving the destination• Slow, steady g...
2025-09-1859 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovBestselling Author & CEO Eric Jorgenson On Authentic Curiosity, Selective Perfectionism, and SuccessSend us a textThrough authentic curiosity and selective perfectionism, Eric Jorgenson has built a unique career translating complex ideas into accessible wisdom. His journey from blogger to bestselling author to CEO demonstrates how following one's genuine interests creates distinctive value in a world that rewards uniqueness over conventional excellence.• Collecting ideas that resonate personally rather than following rigid frameworks• Dedicating extraordinary effort to projects that align with your deepest values• Understanding that relief comes from unburdening desires rather than achieving them all• Choosing a few meaningful desires carefully instead of pursuing endless...
2025-09-101h 18The Playbook with Colin JonovIowa Hawkeye Max Murin Reveals The M3 Method: 3 Powerful Steps To Turn Any Setback Into SuccessSend us a textMax Murin shares powerful mental frameworks for athletes and anyone facing challenges, including his personal "M3 Method" - Man up, Make adjustments, Move forward.• Weight cutting for wrestling creates unique mental and physical challenges that require extreme discipline• The pre-competition routine is critical but varies significantly between sports like wrestling and football• Nervousness can be reframed as excitement by recognizing the similar physiological responses• What you focus on is the life you get - negative thoughts create negative outcomes, positive focus drives success• The best performers balance meticulous...
2025-09-031h 23The Playbook with Colin JonovCooper Neimand Coach to Coaches- 4 Critical Areas For Winning That Nobody Talks AboutSend us a textCooper Neimand joins us to explore the unique mental health challenges coaches face and why their mental performance impacts winning more than most realize. He argues coaches face more complex mental challenges than players because they must worry about everyone's mindset while having minimal support systems.• Coaches face "decision overload" with responsibilities for players, staff, and administration• The inner game (mindset, imposter syndrome, emotional management) is critical for coaching success• Current sports structures offer abundant resources for athletes but almost none for coaches• Four key areas for coaching mastery...
2025-08-271h 00The Playbook with Colin JonovBEST OF THE PLAYBOOK: MASTERING THE MENTAL GAME: SECRETS OF ELITE ATHLETES- Bhrett McCabe & Brady HoweSend us a textElite athletes emotionally regulate themselves by experiencing emotions fully, then strategically reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than defining failures. • Athletes who reach the highest levels face tremendous vulnerability during crucial moments• Rory McIlroy and LeBron James demonstrate how champions process devastating losses• True emotional processing requires experiencing disappointment fully before moving forward• The four types of athletes under pressure: ostriches, possums, armadillos, and lions• Adversity is an invitation to development, not a sign of inadequacy• Building trust is essential before delivering critical feedback to athletes...
2025-08-2052 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovIowa Hawkeye Legend Alex Marinelli- How Faith Transforms Pressure Into FreedomSend us a textAlex Marinelli shares his journey as a collegiate wrestler at the University of Iowa, revealing how faith helped him navigate the immense pressure of competing at an elite program with expectations of national championships. He discusses the transformative power of understanding that identity transcends athletic performance, allowing him to compete with freedom rather than fear.• College wrestling exposes the reality that many athletes work just as hard or harder than you• The pressure at Iowa isn't just external - it's often self-inflicted and can be reframed through proper perspective• Faith...
2025-08-1357 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovDr. Dora Kurimay- The Mental Game That Separates Champions From Everyone ElseSend us a textDr. Dora Kurimay shares her journey from Hungarian national table tennis player to sports psychologist and mental performance coach, revealing powerful insights on developing self-awareness and mental toughness for competitive athletes.• Moving from Budapest to Berkeley at age 25 created a significant cultural and language adjustment despite prior English training• Competed with the Hungarian national table tennis team from ages 14-18 before transitioning to psychology studies• Self-awareness forms the foundation of mental performance through journaling, reflection, and video analysis• Language shapes performance psychology – focus on "areas for improvement" rather than weakn...
2025-08-0648 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovTerry Grossetti- Faith & Athletic Excellence: How Genuine Care Transforms AthletesSend us a textTerry Grossetti shares his personal faith journey and coaching philosophy, exploring how spirituality transformed his approach to life and athletic development. He reveals powerful insights about building true buy-in with athletes through genuine care while balancing structured training with individual needs.• The battle between temptation and faith is a daily fight requiring constant vigilance• Genuine care for athletes as people is the foundation for effective coaching relationships• The way athletes approach warm-ups reveals volumes about their character and potential• Finding the balance between high expectations and realistic goals is essen...
2025-07-301h 40The Playbook with Colin JonovMichael Krauza- How to Find Purpose Beyond The GameSend us a textMichael Krauza shares his extraordinary journey from being cut twice from his high school baseball team to pitching professionally in the New York Mets organization, highlighting how finding purpose beyond sport ultimately unlocked his greatest athletic performances.• Growing up smaller than peers, Michael went from being one of the best players at age 12 to getting cut from his high school team multiple times• Transformation began in college when he gained 40 pounds in three months through intense training and nutrition• Throwing velocity increased from 80-81 mph to 88-89 mph in just s...
2025-07-231h 43The Playbook with Colin JonovKarlo Zovko- Why 90% of College Football Stars Fail: The Hidden "Give A Shit Factor"Send us a textReal success in college football depends on finding players with both physical talent and mental fortitude - what recruiters call "the give a shit factor." • 90% of college football success comes down to genetics - the measurables coaches obsess over• The grinding schedule of college athletics requires tremendous commitment - 6am to 10pm daily schedules are normal• NIL deals and the transfer portal have completely changed program dynamics and player development• 49% of players who enter the transfer portal never emerge with another scholarship• Pitt football produced the most draft picks...
2025-07-162h 01The Playbook with Colin JonovPodcast Update: Colin Jonov faces hometown's worst flood in decades | The Playbook AnnouncementSend us a textSetbacks don't define you—your response does.When disaster strikes, the easy path is to quit. The harder path—the path of growth—is to adapt and overcome.My podcast studio was destroyed in a historic flood, but this is just a temporary roadblock on our journey together.- Finding alternative recording spaces- Rescheduling amazing guests- Rebuilding what was damaged- Sharing content from our archivesThe most resilient people don't avoid obstacles—they transform them into opportunities for growth and inno...
2025-06-1101 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovEpisode Re-Release: World-Class Performance Coach Dr. Julie Gurner On Drive, Talent & The Price of GreatnessSend us a textWe dive deep into the psychology of elite success with Dr. Julie Gurner, exploring what separates high achievers from everyone else and how to find your exceptional path forward. Dr. Gurner breaks down misconceptions about success, revealing the mindset and cognitive frameworks that drive exceptional performance.• Drive is something you either have or don't—it cannot be trained into someone• High achievers possess a "force of nature" quality that pushes them forward despite setbacks• How you cognitively interpret challenges determines whether they become fuel or limitations• Belief must precede ac...
2025-06-041h 00The Playbook with Colin JonovWelcome to The Playbook 🏆 | New Look, New EnergySend us a text🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: We’ve officially rebranded to The Playbook and we couldn’t be more excited to share what’s ahead.No episode this week, but starting next Wednesday, we’re back to our weekly drops with a whole new vibe: – Fresh new setup – Stronger stories – Same heart – All-in on you🎥 Check out the new studio look on YouTube and hit subscribe! 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday. ⭐️ 5 stars only! Thanks for riding with us!Support the showSubscr...
2025-05-2800 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovRunning the Identity Marathon: Charlie Ruiz on Storytelling, Growth & PresenceSend us a textCharlie Ruiz shares his powerful "Identity Marathon" concept, where he mapped a 26.2-mile route through significant locations from his past, creating a transformative journey of self-discovery that connected his physical path with his life story. This conversation explores how our identities are formed, challenged, and reimagined throughout life's journey.• The Identity Marathon: retracing life's journey through significant locations while reflecting on personal growth• Finding balance between isolation and connection as complementary forces in personal development• Storytelling as a tool for self-awareness and connecting authentically with others• Living in the tens...
2025-05-2158 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovWhy We Rebranded: From The Athletic Fortitude Show to The PlaybookSend us a textColin announces the rebranding of the Athletic Fortitude Show to "The Playbook with Colin Jonov," expanding the podcast's focus while maintaining its core values around mindset and performance.• The rebrand allows for broader conversations beyond athletics, exploring success mindsets from entrepreneurs, doctors, and professionals across all domains• "The Playbook" represents different strategies or "chapters" people can apply to various life situations• Identity exploration will become even more central, going deeper into what constitutes identity beyond outcomes• Social media will consolidate under Colin's personal accounts (@colkyjonov10) for better connection with the...
2025-05-1433 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovYogi Roth- Finding Balance, Curiosity, and the Future of College AthleticsSend us a textYogi Roth shares his philosophy of "chasing what matters" and how to balance achievement with gratitude while staying focused on life's true priorities.• Chase what matters: have clarity about what matters most, confidence when you say it, and discipline in how you attack it• Learning to take feedback requires separating your identity from your performance• Mental health support should be "front-loaded" in athletic programs, not treated as an afterthought• The most successful people are "seekers" – constantly curious and learning• Storytelling is essential for athletes to share who they are bey...
2025-05-0751 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovCoach Q (Fred Quartlebaum)- Championing Culture: The Kansas Basketball WaySend us a textCoach Q shares his personal philosophy on positivity and growth, revealing how family experiences with cancer shaped his resilient outlook and commitment to process-oriented thinking. He explains how maintaining optimism during life's challenges requires finding your "compass to get back to center" and focusing on continuous improvement.• Developing a positive mindset starts with daily gratitude and seeing each day as an opportunity• Finding balance between positivity and acknowledging difficult emotions requires buzzwords like "focus," "reset," and "gratitude" to recenter• Culture is the heart and soul of any organization, fueling connec...
2025-04-3059 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovClint Hurdle - The Power Of Self-Discipline and Redefining SuccessSend us a textClint Hurdle shares his journey from rock bottom to becoming an author and respected MLB manager, revealing how vulnerability became his greatest strength and sobriety his foundation for success.• Writing a book required discipline and consistency, with most writing done during flights to maintain family time• Vulnerability in sharing personal struggles including alcoholism, divorce, and professional failures• Moving back in with parents in his 30s before climbing to manage two billion-dollar MLB organizations• Identifying rock bottom as the catalyst for meaningful change in his life• Recovering alcoholics must prior...
2025-04-2330 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovHabakkuk Baldonado- From Italy to the NFLSend us a textWe speak with Habakkuk Baldonado about his extraordinary journey from soccer-loving Italian teenager to NFL player, exploring how finding American football videos on YouTube changed the trajectory of his life.• Growing up in Italy where soccer dominates, Baldonado realized he needed to find a different sport since professional soccer players are identified by age 12• Watched "Here Comes the Boom" football highlights on YouTube which sparked his interest in the seemingly "insane" sport of football• Made the decision to leave Italy at 17 to play high school football in Florida with what w...
2025-04-1645 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovQ&A Episode: From Anxiety to Confidence: What Every Athlete Should KnowSend us a textMental resilience begins with understanding that your sport is what you do, not who you are—a fundamental truth that becomes crucial during career transitions and setbacks.• Building identity starts with core values and characteristics that form the foundation of your personal "house"• Effective mental training requires creating simulated pressure scenarios in everyday practice• Comprehensive preparation across all domains is the first step to mental resilience• Reframe stress as a performance enhancer rather than a threat to maximize capabilities• Separate your identity from outcomes to compete freely without fear...
2025-04-0942 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovNFL's Erick Hallett: What Separates Elite Athletes From Everyone ElseSend us a textErick Hallett shares his journey of discipline and self-discovery as he navigates life as an NFL safety, revealing how he's learning to trust his instincts and find joy in the process rather than fixating solely on outcomes.• Creating structure in the offseason through simple tools like a billboard in his bedroom listing priorities• Breaking down success into daily actions rather than distant goals• Realizing that targets keep moving and contentment must come from the process• Overcoming hesitation on the field by trusting his instincts and preparation• Building confidence...
2025-04-0242 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovThe Mental Hitting Guy- Reveals The 3 Mental Pillars That Separate Good From GreatSend us a textColin and Vic explore the delicate balance between learning from experiences and overthinking in sports, examining whether there's always a lesson to extract from every outcome or if sometimes you simply need to reset and try again.• Finding the middle ground between overthinking and ignoring valuable feedback• Why some athletes thrive by caring less or by being "so dumb they don't know they're in pressure moments"• The three pillars of athletic success: mindset, focus, and approach• How a batter's approach serves as their "basket" – a clear target to aim for
2025-03-2655 minThe Playbook with Colin JonovThe 12 Lessons I Wish I Knew SoonerSend us a textThese 12 powerful life lessons from 65 podcast episodes deliver transformative insights about emotions, success, and authentic leadership. Each lesson offers practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges while staying true to your values and purpose.• Emotions aren't good or bad—they're valuable data points that reveal what matters to us• Master the basics before chasing 1% hacks—focus on sleep, nutrition, training fundamentals• Don't compare yourself to others—use them as signals to understand your unique strengths• Addressing stress requires action, not avoidance—develop routines to channel energy effectively• Resilience builds through dai...
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