Following a prolific collegiate career at Notre Dame, Golden Tate was drafted in the second round (60th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He went on to have a wildly successful 10 year professional career as a wide receiver for a variety of four different teams in the National Football League. As a one-time pro bowler & Super Bowl Champion, Golden made his mark in time & changed the game of football forever. As a husband, father, and follower of God - Golden embodies integrity & courage. 

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What was discussed

• Reflecting on past emotions & learning how to be emotionally present.
• Transitioning from professional athlete to regular life.
• How passion & will drive you to the top.
• A pro’s mindset before & during a game.
• Entering the flow state at the highest level.
• Dealing with sports injuries and its current & future effects.
• Learning to ignore destructive criticism.

Timestamps

(0:00 - 2:30 ) How Golden always lost at ping pong to Mr. Lee

(2:31 - 5:03 ) Golden Tate’s background and how his love for sports developed.

(5:04 - 7:42 ) Reflecting on past emotions: how Golden used sports as an outlet/escape.

• Book recommended: Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett

(7:43 - 11:42 ) Golden’s transition from sports to regular life.

(11:43 - 13:43 ) Golden’s health after being a professional athlete. 

(13:44 - 14:46 ) What separated Golden from other professional athletes?

(14:47 - 15:40 ) Injuries that Golden dealt with throughout his career.

(15:41 - 16:58 ) How Golden’s will & passion got him to the NFL

• What he would go back and change
• How he outperformed his opponents despite them having the mental edge

(16:59 - 19:11 ) Golden’s realization he had to evolve and step up his game.

(19:12 - 21:44 ) Dealing with concussions & the fear of potential problems in the future.

(21:45 - 24:02 ) Will Golden allow his kids to play in all contact sports?

(24:03 - 27:04 ) Treatments for CTE & related brain injuries.

(27:05 - 28:47 ) Golden’s mentality before & during games.

(28:48 - 31:03 ) Flow state & nervousness.

• “If you’re nervous, its either one of two things: you love what you do or you’re unprepared” - Golden Tate

(31:04 - 33:07 ) Obsession: to be top of the game, you have to be obsessed.

• Is it innate or learned?

(33:08 - 38:57 ) How did it feel to get signed to the NFL?

(38:58 - 40:06 ) Mistakes Golden made when first joining the NFL.

(40:07 - 47:20 ) Golden’s relationship with God & how faith has helped him through his career.

(47:21 - 49:12 ) Desire for perfection and how social media negatively encourages it.

(49:13 - 57:25 ) How Golden has handled criticism throughout his career.

(57:26 - 58:21 ) Why you shouldn’t act on emotion.

(58:22 - 1:03:03 ) Next chapter for Golden Tate

• Is he officially retired?

(1:03:04 - 1:06:33 ) What is the best medicine for Golden Tate?

(1:06:34 - 1:07:47 ) Dealing with mental health & keeping your spirits up.

(1:07:48 - 1:10:25 ) Best Medicine for Golden Tate part 2.

(1:10:26 - 1:12:10 ) Visualization & Manifestation.

(1:12:11 - 1:18:23 ) Golden’s favorite moment in his NFL career.

(1:18:24 ) Closing Thoughts.