Donald Thomas: Transitioning Out Of Football And Into Entrepreneurship
Release Date: 05/12/2020
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On today’s episode of Muamba Moments, we’re talking about:
02:15 - What was your motivation in early life?
03:42 - How did Donald Thomas become a walk-on for the UCONN football team.
05:45 - Was it a leap of faith to pursue football?
07:06 - When was the first time he thought about playing in the NFL?
08:50 - How do you motivate yourself?
10:30 - How to develop a belief in yourself.
12:47 - What does it take to get to the next level and stand out?
16:10 - What’s the biggest misconception about players in the NFL?
17:37 - How to use goals to propel yourself forward.
22:00 - Why did he fall out of love with football?
23:45 - How to succeed in a toxic environment.
25:25 - Why taking care of yourself first has to be your priority.
26:10 - What does it mean to live life with a sense of urgency?
27:30 - How Bill Bilichick creates a culture of winning.
30:50 - What did Donald learn from Tom Brady?
32:10 - How to perform under pressure and block out distractions.
34:15 - What was it like transitioning out of football?
37:30 - How did the NFL prepare him for being a business owner?
40:53 - How did you stay motivated through all your transitions?
42:30 - What advice would you give your younger self?
44:55 - Advice to anyone who wants to go after their dreams.
46:25 - What’s next for Donald Thomas?