#003 - Johann Wagner - He Won an AFL Contract a Decade Ago. Here's What He Learned.

Australian footy fans may remember Johann Wagner. He is a husband, dad, mentor, football coach, and an ex-professional footballer with Port Adelaide Power in the AFL. But the story of how he got there is incredibly unique...In 2014, he won the reality TV show The Recruit, battling hundreds of other local footballers to earn a professional contract in the Australian Football League. After winning, Johann discovered a lot about himself through a brutal journey battling money issues, injury and confidence. More than ten years later, he reflects on the hard lessons he was made to learn, and how he applies them to his life today.Curt asks all the questions you've been wondering. How much was fake? Were teams forced to draft him? Did he have any money? Did he fit in? TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Reflections on winning The Recruit04:12 How much of the show was scripted?07:00 Fit is cool now13:10 Going sober21:25 Curt’s surgeries27:46 Money struggles and crowd abuse36:17 Dealing with D-Grade celebrity38:00 How did the Draft work?41:40 How do you decide what you post on socials?48:16 Avoiding burnout50:50 The importance of mentors53:50 Gratitude for our wives56:00 Where to find JohannYou can find Johann on Instagram @yo3y_mentoring.Subscribe for more stories like these, and a Monday livestream every week on Curt Can't Talk.This is a Muscle Cat Media production.