Troy Aikman has reached the height of success on the football field and in the broadcast booth. He’s a Hall of Fame quarterback and an Emmy-nominated broadcaster who serves as the voice of ESPN’s Monday Night Football. During his 12-year playing career, Troy was a 6x Pro Bowl selection and led the storied Dallas Cowboys franchise to three Super Bowl rings. A successful entrepreneur off the field, Troy recently announced the launch of EIGHT, a light beer brewed with organic grains. On this episode, we talk about setting high expectations, performing under pressure, and tackling new challenges.
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Show Notes
- Making the transition from FOX to ESPN’s Monday Night Football after 20 years (1:59)
- Unlocking the drive to be your best (3:06)
- The real reason he retired from the NFL and how he transitioned into broadcasting (4:24)
- The singular focus that earned him a competitive edge (5:58)
- How he learned to manage the expectations and spotlight that came with being the star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys (9:32)
- What it’s like to pursue excellence at the highest level (11:16)
- Find a purpose and a passion (14:17)
- How the way he was raised helped him develop mental toughness (17:12)
- Getting out of his comfort zone to explore new opportunities (19:18)
- The launch of his new beer, EIGHT (21:30)
- Learning how to say no (23:55)
- Your legacy will be defined by those who knew you best (25:04)
- His health and wellness habits (27:21)
- A defining moment in his life that changed his perspective (33:23)
- Reflecting on Tom Brady’s legacy (36:45)
Resources / People Mentioned
- Dallas Cowboys
- EIGHT beer
- ESPN Monday Night Football
- NFL on Fox
- Joe Buck, MNF play-by-play announcer
- Tom Brady, NFL player
- Mark Hyman
- Huberman Lab
- Waking Up (app)
- The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
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