Everyday Warrior Podcast Episode 75: Greg Harden

The Men’s Journal’s Everyday Warrior Podcast With Mike Sarraille is a podcast that inspires individuals to live more fulfilling lives by having conversations with disrupters and high performers from all walks of life. In episode 75, Sarraille spoke with Greg Harden, a life coach, motivational speaker, and executive consultant best known for his work with seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady, Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard, and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. 

Brady, Howard, and other athletes credit Harden with inspiring them to overcome obstacles and achieve success in their professional and personal lives.

Listen to the full podcast above and see a timestamped overview of the interview below.

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[00:06:32] Miraculous transformation to athlete.

[00:11:26] Combo: mental, physical, and spiritual fitness.

[00:18:23] Unique Tom Brady: self-worth beyond football.

[00:24:36] Taking corporate strategies to athletics and personal development.

[00:28:23] "Power of SWOT analysis for self-assessment"

[00:35:25] Baseball, recovery, changing lives.

[00:39:05] Changing mindset, asking for help isn't easy.

[00:47:04] Coach advises Desmond Howard against leaving team.

[00:49:32] Be the best athlete, prove yourself, learn.

[00:57:03] Teach balance, embrace vulnerability, redefine manhood.

[00:59:44] Vulnerability is necessary for building trust.

[01:09:41] Mental health support for Michael Phelps.

[01:14:12] Master the mental game for peak performance.

[01:22:01] Advocate for change, influence, appreciate, self-imposed limitations.

[01:29:38] Mental health issues and Tom's struggle summarized.

[01:34:32] Train, practice, embrace fear, be yourself.

[01:41:32] Changed lives, age doesn't matter, potential.

[01:43:16] Obsession over numbers impacts book success.