Ryan Clark: Preparing Like A Champion

Ryan Clark is a Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, NFL Analyst, and an MMA commentator. After signing with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2002, Ryan went on to have a successful 13-year career in the NFL including a Super Bowl XLIII title and two AFC Championships. In 2007, Ryan faced a life-threatening illness and returned courageously to the NFL to continue his football career. In this conversation, Andrew and Ryan explore ways to prepare like a champion, differentiate yourself from others, and stay tough amidst adversity.

Show highlights:
1:56 - Staying confident after not being selected in NFL draft
2:05 - Advice from Coach Nick Saban
3:19 - Consistency and playing 30 consecutive games at LSU
4:41 - Intellectual side of football, preparation, and being prepared for what's coming
7:40 - Preparing with urgency and differentiating yourself from others
10:18 - Learning how to evolve your preparation to fit your needs and skills
12:59 - How to feel ready for a new, challenging opportunity
14:55 - "You don't prepare to win. You prepare to make the other team beat you."
16:33 - Determining how you learn and positioning yourself for success
19:58 - Ryan's life-threatening health crisis due to sickle cell trait
23:01 - Preparing for the Super Bowl and how to stay focused when out of routine
25:07 - NFL taunting penalties and importance of letting passion shine through

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