Sinopsis
Success in sports mirrors success in life. The keys are to set goals, work hard, be motivated, overcome obstacles and push through disappointments. In Tackling Life, one of the greatest sports legends of all time teams up with one of the most renowned experts on emotional management to tackle life through the lessons of sports. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte draw on their insatiable drive and passion, and immense experience to bring you a jam-packed, high-energy podcast that will inspire, motivate, and educate, and give you a blueprint for a happier, more successful life.
Episodios
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Ep 52: Fan Friday - Tackling College Recruitment
05/05/2017 Duración: 21minRay and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Killy, a youth basketball coach whose personality and approach to coaching doesn't fit the prototypical loud motivator. Killy asks, "how can I motivate and inspire in my own unique way...or do I need to change my approach and become a louder, more demanding, coach?" They also answer a listener question from Carla, a parent of a student-athlete who, although has superior work ethic and dedication, is disadvantaged in college recruitment because he is undersized.
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Ep 51: Thinking Bigger
01/05/2017 Duración: 45minRay and Dr. Conte unpack the famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote, "great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." They have some practical advice on how to think bigger, and even a technique to help break out of depression.
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Ep 50: Fan Friday - Tackling Silos
28/04/2017 Duración: 33minRay and Dr. Conte preview their prison episode which was recorded yesterday at Graterford Maximum Security Prison in Pennsylvania and will be released on May 8. They also answered a listener question from Jared who works in health policy in Washington, D.C. Jared asks, what can we do to break through silos and bring people to the table to listen to each other's ideas? Jared says, "as someone who has made it a goal to help others and hopefully make a difference in people's lives, I feel like we have hit a point in society where we don't even bother to take the time to listen to someone who doesn't agree with us.
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Ep 49: Tackling The Haters
24/04/2017 Duración: 01h02minThe psychology of external control v. internal control: how to take control of your life internally and not let the external world have control over you.
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Ep 48: Fan Friday - Buckle Up!
21/04/2017 Duración: 40minRay and Dr. Conte have a passionate response to a listener question about how to determine when you're on the wrong path and it's time to make a change. Have tissues ready because Ray has an unforgettable poem by his daughter, Raven, about fatherhood and what Ray means to her. And hear Dr. Conte's backstory and the thing about him that totally surprises Ray.
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Ep 47: Tackling Anxiety
18/04/2017 Duración: 01h02minRay and Dr. Conte detail the three primary sources of anxiety, and what we must do internally to stop external reactions. Dr. Conte says life is an adventure, and nobody wants to watch an adventure movie where nothing happens. The key is to focus less on your struggles and focus more on the adventure.
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Ep 46: Fan Friday -- Tackling Leadership
14/04/2017 Duración: 29minRay and Dr. Conte respond to a listener email from Mike Jordan, a 4th-grade teacher from Washington, D.C. How do you recognize if you are a leader, and how do you positively impact as many lives as possible in that role? How do we consistently bring leadership every day? What do we do when we just don't have the responsibility of being a leader in us that day? What are the most difficult parts of being a leader?
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Ep 45: Simply Happy with Amy Newmark
10/04/2017 Duración: 01h06minRay and Dr. Conte welcome Amy Newmark, Author, Editor-In-Chief, and Publisher of the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series to talk about her latest book, "Simply Happy." They discuss the vital role gratitude plays in happiness, and they describe how to get into a behavioral pattern of gratitude. They also cover the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone, how to say "no," and they detail six easy ways to reduce stress. And Ray has a powerful story about his father that illustrates the power of forgiveness.
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Ep 44: BREAKING NEWS SPECIAL EDITION: Russell Westbrook Sets NBA Record
10/04/2017 Duración: 10minRay and Dr. Conte produce a special episode to cover and congratulate Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook who has broken Oscar Robertson's triple-doubles record with his 42nd of the season. He also topped the 50 point, 16 rebound, and 10 assist performance off with a game-winning shot.
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Ep 43: Fan Friday -- Finding Your Swagger
07/04/2017 Duración: 45minRay and Dr. Conte respond to several listener emails and calls, answering questions about sacrifice in relationships, A.D.D., and confidence. Ray explains how to find your swagger, and how to take ownership of your peace. Dr. Conte explains the "optimal level of anxiety," why anxiety is a good thing, and how to make it work for you.
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Ep 42: Controlling Your Energy
03/04/2017 Duración: 01h01minEnergy always matters. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to control your energy to make sure it always works for you, and not against you. Plus they talk about how to stop other people from controlling your energy. And Ray reveals the "three light bulbs."
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Ep 41: Tackling Provocation
01/04/2017 Duración: 33minRay and Dr. Conte answer several listener questions, including one from Jake in Sheffield, England about how to maintain calmness when someone is trying to provoke you.
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Ep 40: Tackling Getting Moving
27/03/2017 Duración: 54minRay and Dr. Conte talk about how to channel anger and other emotions into taking action. Ray says that if you don't challenge yourself every day, you're on cruise control and you'll lose control. He also details the five things you deal with every day that negatively impact your life and how to effectively deal with them. And Dr. Conte has an amazing zen story about the greatness that can come from the unknown.
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Ep 39: Fan Friday -- Tackling Failure
24/03/2017 Duración: 18minRay delivers an inspirational message to a listener in Texas, Cade Mendoza, about where he finds his drive. Ray and Dr. Conte also talk about embracing your failures and learning from them. You only regret the things you DON'T do. You'll have more misses than hits, but never be afraid to keep going regardless of what anyone says.
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Ep 38: Tackling the Alpha-Male
20/03/2017 Duración: 56minWhat does it mean to be an "alpha-male?" How do you know if you're an alpha male? Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the one key characteristic all alpha-males have.
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Ep 37: Fan Friday - Tackling Listener Questions
18/03/2017 Duración: 31minRay and Dr. Conte answer listener questions. They respond to a nurse who asks about how to take care of yourself in adverse and challenging circumstances. They have advice for a college football player who wants to know how to gain weight the right way. And they talk to a caller about how to stand up for yourself.
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Ep 36: Tackling Social Media
13/03/2017 Duración: 57minRay and Dr. Conte talk about how everything captured online about you won't ever be removed. We have to be mindful that we're always under the microscope. And, more importantly, people are always learning from our behavior; we're constantly teaching. Ray talks about the true purpose of social media. And the guys issue a self-evaluation challenge. Take the challenge and report back. We'll talk about your results in a future Fan Friday episode.
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Ep 35: Fun Friday - Meat in a Bowl
10/03/2017 Duración: 24minDr. Conte gets a big surprise when he tries to test Ray's motivational skills. Plus the guys answer a listener question from Tracy about the benefits of discomfort and seizing opportunities.
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Ep 34: Connecting Mind, Body and Soul
07/03/2017 Duración: 53minRay and Dr. Conte talk about how you can fully engage and what it means to not cheat yourself; how everything leads up to everything else. Plus hear how Ray successfully tackled stuttering in his youth, and Dr. Conte has a couple of powerful stories that leave Ray speechless.
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Ep 33: Fan Friday - Tackling Weaknesses
03/03/2017 Duración: 23minRay and Dr. Conte respond to a listener email from Cork, Ireland about nervousness and anxiety. They talk about how You can be in control of You; what happens to your mind before you get to performance; and how to turn anxiety into joy.