Discover the winning mindset that propelled Ryler DeHeart from top-200 ATP tennis pro to pickleball champion. In this eye-opening episode, Ryler shares insights from his remarkable journey as a player and coach, revealing the true essence of athletic success beyond mere talent.

Drawing from his experiences coaching elite college teams and the USA national squad, Ryler unpacks the critical elements that separate great athletes from the rest. He challenges conventional wisdom about motivation and goal-setting, offering a fresh perspective on achieving excellence in sports and life.

Learn:

• Why discipline trumps motivation in the pursuit of athletic greatness
• How to build unshakeable habits that compound into success over time
• The surprising truth about goal-setting from a champion's perspective
• Why the 'why' behind your sport matters more than medals
• How to use sports as a vehicle for personal growth

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Quotable moments:

"Everybody wants to know what's the secret, right? What's the secret to success. And at the end of the day, like, I'm sure I'm not the first person to say it, but there's no secret." - Ryler DeHeart

"We have to be comfortably uncomfortable. We have to get comfortable being uncomfortable, right? We're not going to be successful or get better at anything unless we make ourselves uncomfortable and we learn how to suffer." - Ryler DeHeart

"People aren't going to care what you think until they think you care." - Ryler DeHeart

"Sports are for, like, it's not about the sport. It's not about like winning this game or winning that game. It's more about like, I think inspiring people is big." - Ryler DeHeart

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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