What does it really take to make it to the NBA?In this episode, I spoke with Joe Alexander, former NBA and euroleague player and 8th overall pick in the 2008 draft, to uncover the mental toughness, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes battles that shaped his path to the league.Joe shares:๐ฅ The sacrifices no one talks about๐ง How he developed a mental edge over his competition๐ฅ The pressure of being a top pick โ and how he dealt with it๐๏ธโโ๏ธ The training, discipline, and resilience it takes to stand out๐ฏ His advice to young athletes chasing the same dreamWhether you're an athlete, coach, or simply passionate about high performance โ this conversation will inspire you, challenge you, and give you tools to level up mentally.โก๏ธ Subscribe for more episodes with top athletes and mental performance insights. ๐ง Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms.#JoeAlexander #NBAJourney #MentalToughness #SportsPsychology #AthleteMindset #Basketball #PeakPerformance #FromDreamToNBA