Athlete Builder Ep. 29 - Devon McDonald - Athletes in Action

In this episode of The Athlete Builder Podcast we are joined by Devon McDonald, a former NFL player and head of chaplains for Athletes in Action, shares his journey from Jamaica to playing football at Notre Dame and in the NFL. He emphasizes the importance of having a positive, productive, and consistent mindset in order to succeed. McDonald also discusses the power of daily habits and the impact they have on our lives. He encourages readers to make choices that align with their goals and values, and to constantly work on growing their mindset. Devon McDonald shares his habits and mindset for personal growth and success. He emphasizes the importance of reading, praying, and being a student of the game in order to continuously improve. He also discusses the pivotal moment in his life when he turned to God and found peace and purpose. McDonald highlights the significance of teamwork and the impact of supportive teammates. He admires LeBron James for his resilience and success despite his challenging upbringing. McDonald's favorite book, aside from the Bible, is 'The Blessed Life' by Robert Morris, which emphasizes the importance of giving to God. He also shares his love for cleaning and transforming spaces and lives. McDonald's favorite quote is Philippians 4:13: 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Our supplements of choice: Jocko Fuel: https://jockofuel.com/products/jocko-go-energy-drink?variant=46916594598183 Our podcast links. Athlete Builder on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Athlete-Builder Athlete Builder on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34QCcodvAqAgj7iwk3tdrj Athlete Builder on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-builder/id1715521920 Athlete Builder on Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5583cce-62bc-4611-ab54-ff367f41632d/athlete-builder Our social media links. Athlete Builder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athlete_builder/ Athlete Builder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1athletebuilder Athlete Builder on X: https://x.com/AthleteBuilder Athlete Builder on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@athlete.builder Athlete Builder web page: https://athlete-builder.com Athlete Builder e-mail: [email protected] Our services/products. Buy the Athlete Builder book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9xiGOWQ Buy the Athlete Builder book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/athlete-builder-jim-beebe/1146362511?ean=9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder book in bulk at: https://bookpal.com/athlete-builder-the-blueprint-to-build-champion-athletes-9798218498382 Buy the Athlete Builder planner on Amazon: (COMING SOON!) Take the Athlete Builder course: https://athlete-builder.com/courses Schedule a time for a Game Plan Session for you to get started: https://link.closersoftware.com/widget/bookings/ab-gameplansession Book for speaking engagements: https://athlete-builder.com/speaking Buy Athlete Builder apparel and swag: https://athlete-builder.printify.me/products Register for the Athlete Builder newsletter: https://athlete-builder.com/newsletter Read the Athlete Builder blog: https://athlete-builder.com/blog Train at Unbreakable Athletics Academy in Plainfield, IN: https://unbreakableathleticsacademy.com Support our charities: the military, breast cancer, and disadvantaged youth: https://theufoundation.square.site