Episode 123

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27th Dec 2022

#122: The benefits of doing your homework (on yourself first) | Anthony "Q" Newman

This is a refurbished episode (it aired back in February of 2022). Anthony Q. Newman played 12-years in the NFL (Rams, Saints, & Raiders) and is now a talk show host and radio personality. Before that, he was a highly decorated college football player at the University of Oregon (Go Ducks). Anthony shares some poignant moments when he finished playing professionally and the curse that many professional athletes have to battle when they are done playing their sport. Anthony was inspired at a young age to give back to the athletes in Oregon. Since realigning himself and what his new passion is, he has had an amazing amount of success. Have a listen to his journey.

What we discussed:

  • The importance of doing the "homework" when it comes to relationships
  • Moments when you were told you weren't good enough
  • The reason why most people view passion as anger
  • The biggest difference between good & bad leadership
  • A conversation with Al Davis that created a fan for life
  • How to align your passion with your purpose
  • The best advice Anthony would give his 22-year-old self

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About the Podcast

The Shark Effect
Helping former elite athletes find their identity and use their influence to create a life of impact.
Welcome to the Shark Effect. The mission of this podcast is to take High Achieving athletes from success in their respective sports to success in life.
I’m your host, Alex Molden. I’m an NFL veteran, now I am an author, leadership & personal development coach, and international speaker. In this podcast, you will learn strategies to get unstuck in life and find your influence. You will hear inspirational & value-packed stories from former & current elite-level athletes, successful entrepreneurs, and experts in the field of personal development. My mission is to help former elite-level athletes find their identity and utilize their influence to create a life of impact.