Summary: If you’re a football fan, (especially Bears, Steelers, or Packers) have you ever wondered what it would be like to win the Super Bowl? For those of you non-football fans, winning the Super Bowl probably feels like the equivalent of a six-figure product launch: that incredible sense of “I nailed it; I’ve made it.” Our guest for episode 110 has won the Super Bowl, he knows what it’s like to reach the pinnacle of his profession and what it takes to make it there. We talk about all that and more on today’s show. More About This Show Mike Tomczak is a former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl winner who now plays on the field of entrepreneurship. He’s battled on many different fields and has taken lessons from all those experiences, which have helped him excel at everything he does. In this episode, we talk at length about the pivotal role his football journey has played in his solopreneur success; what he’s learned on the field that he has applied off the field and what his future plans are. You'll also discover things like: Why banking on your abilities is one of the smartest things you can do. Mike breaks down what those quarterback play calls on the field actually mean. The importance of multiple streams of income, for everyone. Timing: why it matters, in all areas of your life. How to use your left ear and your right ear: lessons from an NFL coach. Do you know what your best asset is? It may not be what you think... When you listen to this show, listen for a few themes including the importance of repetition and never giving up, no matter what. As Mike and I talk about, you don’t become great by just showing up. You have to put in the leg work, get your reps in and take your hits - that applies in business as well as sports. Like so many great athletes, Mike has the attitude and aptitude of a solopreneur: be prepared for anything and know you’re going to get knocked down, all that matters is how often you get back up. It was an honor and a pleasure to have Mike on the show, both because he played for my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers and because there is so much all of us as solopreneurs can learn from the wisdom he’s gained during his football and post-football life. He's taken his share of sacks, on the field and off. Because he's gotten up after every single one, he has learned how to stay focused on his goals and visions regardless of his current circumstances. Let’s hear from you in the comments below or on Twitter - what did Mike share that struck a chord with you? What are you going to do with that now? Episode Resources Mike's web site Mike on Twitter Mike on Facebook Mike's latest project: All-American Athletes HBO Real Sports Episode 99 with Dave Austin Would You Help Spread the Word About the Podcast? I’d be forever grateful if you helped share the podcast. Click here for a pre-populated tweet to help spread the word to your friends on Twitter. THANK YOU! Feedback on the Podcast If you have any suggestions for upcoming shows or a question for an upcoming episode, leave a comment below. If you enjoyed this podcast, I’d be extremely grateful if you would take a second and leave me a review and rating over on iTunes. Your taking a minute to do this allows me to help more people with this podcast, so I really appreciate it (once on that page, simply click on the “View in iTunes” button to leave your review — thanks very much!)
