Tom Cleverley: Climbing The Ladder

This week Andrew talks with newly retired pro footballer & former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley. Tom joined Manchester United when he was 12 years old — and went on to have a successful pro football career that spanned 15 years & included winning a Premier League title in 2013. In July, Tom announced his retirement due to injuries at just 33 years old and now he’s ready to climb the ladder again — this time as a coach. In this conversation, Tom shares powerful lessons he learned about leadership, teamwork, & success during his time at Manchester United and other elite football clubs. You’ll hear actionable ideas on how to grow outside your comfort zone, develop a winning mindset, & more. This episode is filled with career & life lessons everyone can apply. Show Highlights: (0:00) - Intro(2:36) - Tom’s childhood(4:31) - Managing pressure(6:09) - Manchester United experience(7:23) - Staying patient(11:11) - Growing through discomfort(14:53) - Great teams vs. good teams(15:05) - Why Manchester United is so successful(16:58) - Winning Premier League title(20:20) - Accountability(24:50) - Transition from player to coach(26:17) - Relationship between veterans & younger players(28:10) - Creating your own luck** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter