In this episode, former NFL player Brandon Bryant shares his journey from growing up in Nebraska to playing college football and eventually making it to the NFL. He discusses the challenges he faced, including overcoming two ACL injuries, and the mental mindset required to succeed in the NFL. Brandon also talks about his transition to entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned from starting his own business. He shares his motivation for writing a children's book and the importance of instilling a growth mindset in young athletes. Overall, Brandon's story highlights the importance of hard work, perseverance, and believing in oneself. In this conversation, Brandin B discusses the importance of mental resilience in the NFL and how players can overcome negativity and pressure. He emphasizes the need to stay grounded, neutral, and focused on the task at hand. Brandin also shares his perspective on redefining the black experience, highlighting the importance of giving everything you've got, believing in yourself, and inspiring others.
Takeaways
Believe in yourself and have a growth mindset. Your abilities are not fixed, and you control the end result based on the work you put in.
Transitioning from high school to college to the NFL requires mental adjustment and the understanding that everyone at the professional level is talented.
Being more than just an athlete is important. Develop additional skills and interests to have a successful career beyond sports.
Instill a growth mindset in young athletes by celebrating their victories, teaching them the value of hard work, and exposing them to positive role models.
Having a growth mindset is not always easy, but it is essential for personal and professional growth. Mental resilience is crucial in the NFL, as players face negativity and pressure from coaches, media, and fans.
To stay mentally strong, players should avoid getting caught up in negative thoughts or external opinions and focus on their own performance.
Redefining the black experience involves giving everything you've got, believing in yourself, and inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
Brandin B's story is still being written, and he is excited about the future and the opportunity to continue inspiring others.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Growing up in Nebraska
03:13 Third Generation Football Player
04:42 Playing College Football
07:25 Overcoming Two ACL Injuries
11:29 Becoming an Entrepreneur
15:21 Lessons Learned as an NFL Player
18:38 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
23:09 Writing a Children's Book
25:28 Motivation Behind the Children's Book
28:46 Being More Than Just an Athlete
31:07 Advice for Parents of Young Athletes
33:44 The Importance of a Growth Mindset
36:37 Adjusting to the NFL
42:53 Mental Resilience in the NFL
45:18 Redefining the Black Experience
