Derrick Mason: How He Was Successful During His Career and How He Stays Successful After

My guest this week is Derrick Mason. Derrick is a former NFL All-Pro and Pro Bowler with the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens, Business Owner and proud Dad. On this episode we talk about how he was able to have a thriving 15 year NFL career, the biggest challenge when changing franchises from the Tennessee Titans to the Baltimore Ravens, what allowed him to have his first breakout year in the NFL, the importance of always being ready, the biggest lesson he learned from playing under Nick Saban, and so much more. _____________________________In this episode:(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode)2:54: What was one of the biggest things that allowed for Derrick to start making an impact on his third year of playing?6:00: What mindset does it take for Derrick to prepare even when he doesn’t know when his opportunity is going to come?9:20: What was the toughest part of the transition from NFL to post-NFL?12:50: How does Derrick stay motivated to exercise now that he’s out of the NFL?14:37: When was the last time Derrick went a week without working out?15:35: What are some different things that helped Derrick foster a really great relationship of trust with his teammates?19:10: What are some other things that allowed Derrick to be successful over the long haul of his NFL career?23:07: What were some of the biggest challenges in making the jump from Nashville to Baltimore? What did he need to do early on to make that jump easier for him?25:51: What are some of the biggest things that Derrick learned from Coach Saban at Michigan State?30:26: What is one of the biggest things that Derrick has learned about himself with the extra time he has now that he didn’t realize while he was still playing?33:50: What are three things Derrick can do to get closer to the best version of himself? _____________________________Derrick’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:1. Be there for friends2. Be more present and attentive to his family3. Get more in tune with his spirituality_____________________________Want to try out the 1-1-1 Monday morning Newsletter? - 1 Motivational Quote - 1 Inspiring Video - 1 Badass WorkoutGo to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/111-newsletterLearn more about the program at: https://www.nickcarrier.com/Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou