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The show for athletes, creators, and builders chasing their own version of victory.Hosted by Nik Atanackovic, The Victory Degree Podcast is built around a simple idea: success leaves clues, and the best lessons come from the people who have lived the journey.Nik sits down…
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11 State Titles. 2 Undefeated Seasons. 10 Lessons From a Hall of Fame Coach to Unlock Your Potential - Charles Smith (opens the original)
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With 11 state championships, two undefeated 41–0 seasons, and induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, basketball coach Charles Smith joins The Victory Degree to discuss confidence, discipline, and what separates talent from fulfilled potential. From his upbringing in rural Louisiana to his experience coaching a young Kyrie Irving, we explore the lessons behind a lifetime in basketball, overcoming setbacks, and building success on and off the court.
Someone Half As Smart As You Is Making 10X More - Ed Latimore (opens the original)
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Ed Latimore has lived a life shaped by boxing, discipline, adversity, and a relentless curiosity about what makes people succeed. In this conversation, we explore the psychology behind resilience, fear, hard work, happiness, confidence, and what it actually takes to become someone you’re proud of. This is a wide-ranging conversation about navigating difficult seasons, using negative emotions productively, developing real confidence through preparation, and learning how to take action when most p
10 Harsh Truths To Build An Unbreakable Mindset From Ray Lewis (opens the original)
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Ray Lewis’ journey was shaped by adversity, discipline, self-belief, and an relentless commitment to becoming better. In this episode, I break down 10 of the most powerful lessons, stories, and mindset principles from his life, from the experiences that shaped him as a kid to the mentality that helped him become one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. All quotes/stories are from Ray's book: I Feel Like Going On This is a deeper look at the mindset behind the player, the struggles that fu
10 Powerful Lessons From The Inner Game of Tennis To Unlock Your Potential - Ryan Sweeney (opens the original)
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Ryan Sweeney is a former college tennis player, filmmaker, and founder of The Inner Game, a modern performance platform inspired by the work of The Inner Game of Tennis author Tim Gallwey. Through his work, Ryan has spent time learning from elite athletes, coaches, psychologists, and high performers, including figures such as Pete Carroll and Michael Phelps’ longtime coach Bob Bowman, while exploring what allows people to perform at their best under pressure. In this episode, Ryan and I dive dee
12 Harsh Truths To Stop Wasting Your Potential From Saudi Arabia's First Pro Boxer - Zizo Almaayouf (opens the original)
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Ziyad "Zizo" Almaayouf is Saudi Arabia's first professional boxer. He has fought at Madison Square Garden and on undercards in front of millions worldwide, all while building a path that did not exist before him. In this conversation, Zizo breaks down why self-belief has to be delusional before it can be earned, the difference between confidence in your skills and confidence in your abilities, and what Canelo told him after the first loss of his career. He explains why he forgets his wins as qui
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