Imagine what it takes to reach the pinnacle of any profession. We’re not just talking about the top 5-10%, but fractions of that. Now add that this business is composed of the largest, fastest, and most explosive athletes on the planet, competing in a collision sport where success and failure are determined in split seconds. Oh, did we mention that millions of dollars are on the line? Today, we are joined by someone who was not just a part of that elite club but reached the highest highs—from the trenches. In the 1st Round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Dontari Poe with the 11th overall pick. Over the next nine seasons, Poe became an All-Pro Defensive Lineman, wreaking havoc on backfields across the league. His journey began long before he became a pro, and today he shares some timeless and invaluable lessons he learned along the way. This show is like our workshops: uncut, uncensored, and 100% real. PARENTAL ADVISORY for a few instances of coarse language. In this episode, we discuss: The truth about mental toughness, common myths, and how to cut through the BS How to avoid letting our environment dictate who we become The importance of setting boundaries when helping others What it takes to ensure we’re at our best in our biggest moments We want to thank Dontari for joining us and answering one of our listener’s questions. If you have something you’d like us to address on a future podcast, please let us know!  You can reach us directly at [email protected] or submit your questions HERE. 1:1 Mentoring - Everyone needs a Coach.  We offer various mentoring options personalized to your goals, no matter what industry you’re in, helping you with topics such as discovering your niche, clarifying the next steps in your career, finding your voice as a leader, navigating power dynamics, gaining confidence in negotiating and so much more!  If you want help, schedule a call with an Art of Coaching™ team member by clicking this link.   Group Mentoring - If you prefer to work in a group with other like-minded people to find solutions to things you’re struggling with such as marketing, how to construct a business plan, hiring your first employee, or optimizing automated systems, or how to leverage the power of social media - WE CAN HELP!  This is why we started The Coalition, to help people who want to help others make more progress and scale their impact.  If you want to be a part of a tribe like this, start by filling out this form and our team will be in touch. We publish hundreds of hours of free content every year.  If you’d like to stay up to date on our live event schedule, get access to free guides and downloads as they're released, receive exclusive discounts, and so much more, sign up for our newsletter so you won’t miss a thing! Free AoC Resources:   Reading List Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Intern Guide Chaos Checklist Personal Finance 101 Clarity Webinar To see the complete list, click this link!   Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentous.  If you’re someone who has been wanting to improve your health for a while, but are intimidated by a lot of things you see in the fitness industry and are searching for a brand you can trust, look no further.  Momentous puts their products through rigorous testing, so you know what is on the label is what you’re putting in your body.  They’re a longtime partner of ours for good reason - they believe in the same things we do.  Fundamentals NOT fluff.  Visit livemomentus.com/brett to SAVE 15%!