Mindset of Pro Basketball Player: Trust in God, Enjoy the Process & Doing Whatever It Takes

Mindset of a Pro Basketball Player: Trusting in God, Enjoying the Process & Doing Whatever It Takes – Umar Rashid Umar Rashid is a pro basketball player, but he didn't get there the easy way. In high school, he had an injury so gruesome it literally made people throw up in the stands. He had to be carried off on a stretcher while his recruitment was at its peak. Most players would have quit right then, but Umar used that moment to change his mindset. He went from a D3 college to playing pro in Ireland because he learned how to stop overthinking and just do whatever it takes.In this episode, we talk about his love for the game and how his faith keeps him on track. Umar explains how he stopped worrying about the future and just focused on enjoying the process. He put in the work when nobody was watching. He shares how simple habits, like writing in a journal and watching film, keep him sharp when the pressure is on. This story shows that when you trust God and do whatever it takes, you can come back from any setback.Inside the Episode:The Stretcher Moment: Umar had an injury so gruesome it literally made people throw up, but he used small wins to get back on the court.The Jump Shot Rule: Trusting God means doing everything in your power until the ball leaves your hand—then letting go of what happens next.From D3 to Pro: How he did whatever it takes to go from a D3 college to a professional contract in Europe.The Post-Game Journal: The simple routine Umar uses to clear his head so he doesn't stay stuck in a bad mood after a loss.Being Replaceable: The raw truth about playing overseas where you have to perform every day or lose your job.Loving the Work: Why his biggest message is to stop rushing and learn to love the daily process.Faith and Focus: How his belief in God helps him stay level-headed when things are going wrong.The "Simple Win" Philosophy:"Trusting in God means that I'm going to do everything that I possibly can to be the best player I can... and then I'm leaving the result up to Him. Once the ball leaves your hand, then it's literally out of your hands." — Umar RashidConnect with Umar:Instagram: @umar.overseasTikTok: @umarrashiddConnect with Sam Nott:Resources: https://www.samnott.com