EP 21: From 110,000 screaming fans to Athlete Life Coach, The truth behind the Athlete identity problem with former NFL player Brandon Polk

In this podcast I speak with former Penn State & NFL Wide receiver Brandon Polk turned life coach. Brandon shares his story from playing in front of 110,000 people at the white out Penn State Football game to feeling lost and unfulfilled at the NFL team - St Louis Rams training camp. And now becoming an athlete life coach. In this episode, we talk about the unique individual journey of a serious athlete, yet common story about how identity plays a huge role when leaving sports. So many athletes get trapped tying their entire self identity to their sport. Tune in for a fascinating story & great episode with Bradon Polk from Penn state, JMU, and LA Rams Alum. Go to my website: https://full-potential-living.com/ Are you an athlete leaving your sport or former athlete wanting to find purpose, passion, and 6 figure success beyond the game ? 👇 I am the coach for athletes who never had a plan B. I help them find success & fulfillment beyond sports 🚀📈D1/Indy Pro Alum⚾️🎙️FPL Coaching & Podcast👇 Find Brandon Polk @ IG & TIKTOK iambrandonpolk Quote of the podcast: “Your purpose is to use your gifts to serve others” Timestamps Intro & Brandon Polk Story 0 - 15:00 Q: For those listeners out there... Tell us about your experience as an athlete growing up. Q: What happened when you made it to the NFL ? Question: 15:10 - What was your experience like playing in front of 110,000 people at Penn State University ? Question: 18:00 What was your passion in sports before and how did that get you through your training ? Question - 23:30 How did you start to find your way in life after your athletic career ?  After 31:10… What is the fundamental problem with serious athletes in their transition to life beyond the field ? 33:10 Leadership Skills. 46:00 What kinds of things can athletes, self actualizers etc do to find a new identity ? To create more self awareness ? 54:10 - What is your greatest gift you give the world ? 1:03 - Final question that I ask all guests... Fast forward to the end of your life, you are lying on your deathbed (or about to pass away), and you have the time to reflect on your life... If there was only two or three things that you lived by (Values, philosophies, goals accomplished etc) that allowed you to be at peace with the life you lived and it was ok to die - what would those 2-3 things be for you two?