Are you leading your life and business on offense—or just playing defense? In this powerful episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with Paul Epstein, former NFL and NBA executive turned leadership and performance coach, to uncover the mindset shifts that help high performers win in life and business.

Paul shares game-changing insights from his book, The Power of Playing Offense, revealing how self-leadership, resilience, and clarity of purpose can fuel peak performance. We talk about: ✅ The difference between playing offense vs. defense in life and business ✅ The ‘Head-Heart-Hands’ equation for making powerful decisions ✅ Overcoming self-doubt and building an unstoppable mindset ✅ The secret to leading with purpose and unlocking your full potential

You won’t want to miss this episode! Tap in now and discover how to thrive in every area of life.

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Episode Highlights:

• Why Playing Offense Matters
• Paul Epstein’s Journey: From the NFL to Leadership Coach
• The ‘Head-Heart-Hands’ Equation: A Framework for Decision-Making
• How to Develop an Offense Mindset for Business & Life
• The Role of Self-Leadership in Success
• Overcoming Fear & Self-Doubt to Step into Greatness
• The Power of Purpose: Aligning Passion with Performance
• Final Takeaways & Where to Find Paul Epstein