Dive into the gridiron mindset with retired Pro Football player Josh Turner as he shares what it takes to compete at the highest level of football, from navigating pain and mental toughness to mastering game-day strategies like reading a WR’s body language to best him for an interception. Explore the intense transition from his college playing days at Iowa and Florida International University, to the pros with the Seattle Seahawks, the mental edge required to excel, and how athletes can build community, invest smartly, and transition to life post-football. Plus, insights on Super Bowl predictions, tax advantages for entrepreneurs, and Atul’s upcoming on-demand VC course!
🎧 Stay locked in—this episode is a playbook for success on and off the field!
00:00 Intro
05:55 WOTD: Jack Daniels + Tart Red Cherry Juice
07:40 Football + Track: A Means To Achieve
12:43 Do Things In Your Youth That You Can’t Do Later
15:00 Cornerback Position In Football
23:45 Football Player’s Typical Week During The Season
24:54 Football: Much More A Mental Game Than You Think
25:36 Josh Walks Us Through An On The Field Play
32:14 WRs Who Play The Game Well
33:55 Super Bowl Predictions
39:52 Mental Health + Transitioning Out Of Pro Football
46:47 Community + Relationships + Investing
50:04 Investing: Have Your $$ Work For You
57:41 Your Responsibility With Your Money
59:46 Tax Codes Built To Benefit Entrepreneurs
1:05:00 Atul’s On Demand Course is coming, VC: Ideation through Execution
1:08:08 How To Break Into VC
1:09:00 Simplify Investing: Leverage The Opportunities in Front Of You
1:15:00 SYSK
This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Business of Sports Media students.
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