850 Tony Gonzalez: What it Takes to Become The Greatest of All Time

Published: Sept. 16, 2019, 4 a.m.

b'THE CRITICS ARE COMING. People understand that there will be challenges and fear when they chase their dreams. But they\\u2019re not willing to be embarrassed. Are you willing to look like a fool? To go all-in and fail? It\\u2019s a guarantee when you go after the thing you want. You have to keep putting your head out there knowing that it could get chopped off. The more you face your fears, the more self-confidence you\\u2019ll have. You will fall. You need to have the grit to use it as fuel to get back up. On today\\u2019s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about relentlessly pursuing your passion with one of the most successful football players in history: Tony Gonzalez. Tony Gonzalez is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, retired All-Pro NFL Tight end, and father of four. He is currently an analyst on Fox NFL\\u2019s pregame show. During his career, he only missed two games and lost only two fumbles on 1,327 touches. Tony is open about his struggles with depression and self-doubt that he might not be good enough. But by working through these emotions, he has come out a more authentic and heart-centered person. So get ready to learn how to get into the flow of life on Episode 850.\\nSome Questions I Ask:\\nHow do you get connected to the heart when there is so much ego? (8:00)\\nWhen did you experience the most self-doubt? (16:00)\\nHow do people stop caring what people think about them? (31:30)\\nWho was the most influential for you growing up? (43:00)\\nIn This Episode You Will Learn:\\nHow to get into the flow (6:00)\\nHow to use criticism as fuel (20:00)\\nAbout Tony\\u2019s struggle to transition from football to commentary (22:00)\\nAn exercise for opening your heart (32:00)\\nAbout the letters Tony wrote himself before games (35:00)\\nHow to parent with your heart (52:00)\\nIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/850 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes'