Kyle Van Noy, a highly accomplished athlete with two Super Bowl victories under his belt, an ongoing 9 year career in the NFL, and a diverse range of interests and experiences that extend far beyond the football field.
Kyle shares his perspective on success in sports and that the importance of communication is rooted in being well-rounded and prepared for life beyond sports. Constantly learning and trying new things, Kyle has embarked in dipping his toes in a wide range of skills from flipping homes with his wife to learning and preforming standup comedy.
Describing the down time after his first two years in the NFL when Kyle considered retirement he describes what kept him going and how he got himself out of that headspace to rise up and have an extremely successful long career that's ongoing today. Emphasizing the importance of being knowledgeable and prepared to hold your own in any situation in life, especially professionally in meetings and negotiations.
Eric and Kyle talk about the importance of being genuine in all you do, especially as one goes about networking, learning how to successfully represent oneself, taking pride in who you are, and what you stand for. Join Eric Mika and Kyle Van Noy on this episode of the Now For Later podcast to delve deeper into the advice Kyle gives to those kids who are learning who they are and navigating the winding pursuit of chasing ones dreams.
Timestamps:
00:23 The Power of Authentic Connections
06:23 Rise in Football
09:32 Strategic decisions for success
12:40 Starting the Conversation Early: Advice for Kids Pursuing Sports
15:56 From Disappointment to Super Bowl Success
23:45 The Importance of Specializing and Persevering
33:22 The Power of Genuine Networking
44:25 Retirement Considerations and Future EndeavorsConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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