#45 Do It With Passion Or Not At All with Dustin WATTEN
October 23, 2016
USA National team, professional indoor volleyball player and vegan athlete
#44 Remaining In the Moment with Berit KAUFFELDT
#44 Remaining In the Moment with Berit KAUFFELDT
April 3, 2016
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Athlete Case Study: PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER, LOKOMOTIV BAKU VC & GERMAN NATIONAL TEAM
BACKGROUND
For today’s Athlete Case Study, we have a German Volleyball Star, Berit Kauffeldt on the line telling us her story. We will dive into how she got into volleyball and where her hard work has taken her throughout her career. She will give out some tips and tools that will help you optimize your path to whatever success you may be seeking as an athlete or a business person in this world and most importantly, REMAINING in the MOMENT.
BIOGRAPHY
Born, Berit KAUFFELDT, from Parchim, Germany .
One younger brother, parents divorced since she was 4 years of age, raised in her mother’s household,
Began playing volleyball at age 11; Left home at age 13 to go to school and train to improve in the sport; lived at a boarding school; graduated as an honorary student in academics
Has studied Psychology Via online courses and books sent to her home and is expected to graduate this Spring and is .
Played for Junior National Team since the age of 14; Winner of the European Championship in 2007; advanced to SENIOR National Team in 2008 and train with the team ever since; World Champion of 2009; Bronze Medal at the 2011 Grand Prix; 3X German League Champion with Schweriner SC
Has played in multiple other countries such as Italy, Poland, and currently for a Champions League team in Baku, Azerbaijan
Berit's is active in the stock market at the moment.
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PERSONAL QUOTE
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS
When was one of your bigger struggles during your volleyball career so far?
What did you learn from these struggles?
How did you move forward?
When did you have your lightbulb moment in your career, moving from good to great?
What is one of your proudest moments in your non volleyball related life?
What was one of your proudest volleyball moments this season?
What are you most excited for coming up in the future?
KEY LESSONS
When tough times come around during season, never forget to focus on yourself and your improvement.
“I started focusing more on myself and developing myself, I started doing yoga
and also reading about nutrition…” -BK @ 17:36
Only you can decide how your attitude is and your reaction to coaches and teammates, you control your own efforts to be better
We can either run from challenges or face them head up and conquer them no matter how tough it may seem
It is important to be able to tell yourself at the end of each day, training, match, that you gave 100%
“When I went to the gym, I always tried hard, I DIDN’T GIVE UP...my positive volleyball moments, I got not from matches, but I got it in practice...after each day I want to say I tried hard.” -BK 19:46
Remember to remain focused on present; not the next ball, or next play, not previous ball or previous ball, not the stats, STAY IN THE MOMENT
Strong relationships you have built with people is one of the biggest joys you can get in life while being an athlete as you make you way around the world
Berit’s Daily Ritual
In bed between 10:30-11pm, wake up between 7-8am, Oil mouth Rinse for 20 minutes, brush teeth, prepare bag for practice, breakfast, check phone, Get to practice by bus with the team
Berit’s TIP JAR
Recommended Book: How to Train a Wild Elephant : And other Adventures in Mindfulness, by Jan Chozen Bays
Tool/Habit used to stay Healthy: Meditation every morning
Parting Piece of Wisdom: Never stop trying, try your best, and that is enough, don’t put yourself under big pressure
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DEFINITION OF BEING BEYOND ATHLETIC?
“If you can respect all people and all people equally, and feel empathy for the people you are acting with.” -BK
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#43 6 Ways To Not Screw Up Ending Season Well with #PRORJO
#43 - 6 Ways To Not Screw Up Ending Season Well with #PRORJO
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March 30, 2016
RJO SOLO SESSION:
Season's coming to an end so today's all about capitalizing on this opportunity to end well!
BACKGROUND
Today’s show will be another solo session with me. I want to share with you guys some of the lessons I have learned in 13+ years of being a professional volleyball player around the world in more than 30 countries with other amazing athletes. I want to give you some small tips and tools that can change your life, not only in your sports world, but also for your own well being.
Many athletes are so overwhelmed by the season itself, personal issues or playoffs that they overlook these 6 IMPORTANT things to make sure they set themselves up for success now and in the future. Preparation is ALWAYS KEY!
Here are the 6 Ways To Not Screw Up Ending Season Well!
#1 FIND FOCUS
“FOLLOW ONE COURSE UNTIL SUCCESS ”
Rely on your whole season of training behind you!
Dial in on what worked.. What helps... ELIMINATE THE REST!
Not the time for crazy new routines, habits, etc. Sometimes a bit of a change/challenge is great but a little too much.
#2 GET VIDEO
“Getting new video is the most vital step to building your career and improving in your sport!”
3 TYPES: Match • Highlight • Evaluation
Get them immediately after matches via offline or online storage (and then back them up!)
Post to Youtube / Vimeo but also keep on storage like iCloud, Google Drive & Dropbox
Post highlights to FB fan page (Directly and links)
Livestream events using Livestream app or Google LIVE hangouts, etc.
#3 BUILD YOUR IMAGE
WEBSITE: Build a website via SquareSpace, Weebly or Wordpress Themes
GROW FAN BASE: Create a fan page via FACEBOOK
OPTIONAL: Make a logo or pay someone at Fiverr.com to do it for you!
GET SOCIAL: Use social media wisely... Instagram & Snapchat can show people how great of an athlete and person you are!
ELIMINATE WASTE! Erase things that do NOT show that kind of person you truly are or want to be....
BUILD LIST: Start collecting emails for a mailing list. Use free options like MAILCHIMP which is easy.
#4 PREP FOR OFF SEASON
RECOVER & RESUME: Rest a bit but then maintain fitness and build a better you!
Mobility, Yoga, mashing, flossing, rolling, etc.
TRAIN OFTEN! Find ways to keep moving thru cross training, yoga, daily 5' mobility routines, weights, conditioning, other sports, train on the beach in your sport (when possible)....
ATTEND EVENTS: Find live events to play in to promote your skills to teams, Make sure they are challenging and fun! If none exist... Organize one!
TRAVEL: Go close by or far but go..... Take a closer look at how your hometown might have evolved in get involved!
LEARN NEW STUFF: Whether online or offline pick up some new skills, knowledge & experience!
#5 PREP ENDING CONTRACT/SEASON
CONTRACT & RECEIPTS: Organize and keep these ready for taxes and taking deductions so you keep more of your money you earned during these hard seasons.
FIND A HOME: Use Craigslist.com, friends, AirBNB.com or HOMEAWAY.com to secure off season housing if you don't have any AHEAD OF TIME!
PREP TEAM'S HOME: Clean it and be sure to take video of condition with newspaper shown in video for validity.
TRAVEL: whether you never got around to close by sightseeing or you want to go to another country... Plan out the travel dates, lodging, transportation and friends to join! Use the time abroad to explore!
CONTRACT TRAVEL HACK: Get the money for your trip home (if paid by team) in cash or by bank wire and plan your own travel itinerary that works better for you than just leaving ASAP after season.
CONTACT YOUR AGENT: Make sure they have an updated CV and what's their plan for your work next season!
#6 ENJOY IT!
You worked your butt off.. enjoy the story that is this season and just play. It will be over soon and you will be relieved BUT make the most of what you've worked so hard for!
Get a little more YOU time to relax and recover during tough playoff schedules... You are allowed that movie, ice cream, etc. Do it! (BUT DON'T OVER-DO IT!)
ANNOUNCE END OF SEASON GOALS: Tell your support network via social media and phone etc what you would like to accomplish before ending so they can hold you accountable AND SUPPORT YOU!
#42 Becoming Emotionally Intelligent with Jordan HARBINGER
#42 Becoming Emotionally Intelligent with Jordan HARBINGER
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March 27, 2016
Game Plan Session: With the famed podcaster and co-founder of The Art of Charm, Jordan Harbinger
BACKGROUND
In this game plan session, we focus on emotional intelligence with podcasting phenom, Jordan Harbinger. We also get into the details of decision making in high-adrenaline situations, first impressions,and networking and how athletes can improve upon these skills.
BIOGRAPHY
Jordan has spent several years abroad in Europe and the developing world, including South America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, and speaks several languages. He has also worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war zones, and been kidnapped — twice. He’ll tell you the only reason he’s still alive and kicking is because of his ability to talk his way into (and out of) just about any type of situation.
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PERSONAL QUOTE
“You never rise to the level of your expectations, but you default to the level of your training.”
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS
How do we react in high-adrenaline situations?
How can athletes prepare for being forced or having to take on different roles?
How can we begin to make positive personality changes in our life?
How important is it being able to be comfortable and confident with teammates and coaching staff? @21:30
How does this translate to success and building our network not only in sports but outside of it?
What are some simple ways for athletes to show up to new teams and come off in a way they they can be trusted? @29:30
How important is it to treat people well before even meeting them?
How important is this for general happiness in life? @36:00
How can people get started on increasing their emotional intelligence? @40:55
KEY LESSONS
Many people have the thoughts of: “if i get into a conflict, this is exactly how I will respond” but the way we react to things in high pressure situations is completely different. When we are in these instances, like athletes in a big game, everything falls back on training. This is why it is hard sometimes for an athlete to describe what they did during “that big play” because it is just second nature. No actual thinking was done in the moment because these moments happen so fast.
If you are an athlete, you have to be able to step up to the plate because you might need to take on different roles on your team. One important skill to have is connecting with people.
Just because you were not born with advanced emotional intelligence does not mean it is impossible to achieve. They are a set of skills. Some people use a fallback as being an introvert. You can’t fall back on introversion anymore. This is accepting mediocrity and denying the ability to gain more emotional intelligence.
Improving your skills in ”emotional intelligence” may not sound appealing, but changing your outlook to “having awesome relationships, becoming more attractive, and improving your leadership charisma” is basically the same thing. @14:10
Everyone is always looking for the quick fix or easy way to learn a new skill, but the reality is everyone is different.
Psychology says people in conversation tend to mirror each other. It also says that our body language exposes what we are feeling inside even if we are not trying to show it. So, if we are nervous, our body shows it and whoever we are conversing with mirrors this feeling. This explains why girls get weirded out by guys leaving them to wonder: why? It is not in fact what they did, it is how they are. @21:30
“Your body is a terrible liar” @25:30
People with bigger social circles usually have happier lives, funner social lives, and . larger incomes.
First impressions in sports and in life are made from the first instance you appear on your new teammates radar, not necessarily when you are first introduced. So pay attention to how your body language is coming off. Female sports are even tougher because women are much harder on each other than guys are. @29:30
“Everything good that has happened in my business, 99% of all the positive things that have randomly happened, were through random social connections.” You need to go outside your normal inner circle. “Massive opportunities can be found in situations where you are forced to meet other people.” @36:00
One drill to start working on improving emotional intelligence is through posture. Every time you walk through a doorway, straighten up, keep your shoulders back and your head up and smile. This creates a positive, nonverbal impression. If you do this every time, even in your house, it becomes a habit. This is how we make our first impressions. @40:55