What You Focus on is What You Feel: Interview with Former Professional Athlete, Entrepreneur, and Beam Cofounder, Matt Lombardi

Matt Lombardi played college hockey at Boston College before going on to play professionally for two years before injuries forced him into an early retirement. As he navigated life after sport, Matt searched for something that would challenge him mentally the way competitive sports had challenged him physically. He found his answer in entrepreneurship.In 2018, Matt started Beam with another former BC athlete and former professional baseball player, Kevin Moran. Their mission was to create a brand with science-backed wellness products that enabled their customers to feel and perform at their best. Eight years later, Beam has grown to a team of over 30 and expanded that mission into product categories that include sleep, hormone balance, gut health, creatine, and pediatrician-formulated supplements for growing kids.Over the course of our conversation, Matt and I spoke about* Why one of the best things leaders can do is ask questions* The role of quirky sayings in creating Beam’s culture of debate* Why he’s focusing on learning to calm himself down rather than amp himself up* The role of process and execution in avoiding worrying too much about the competition* Why Matt believes that the philosophy behind the saying “what you focus on is what you feel” is so foundational to creating strong mental performance This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 90percentmental.substack.com