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What if the thing that is ruining your season, or your sanity, isn’t failure, but false expectations?



What can college football teach us about emotional alignment and managing expectations? It might sound unrelated at first, but growing up in a Notre Dame-loving family and later going to Ohio State gave me a front-row seat to the way pressure, identity, and self-belief collide. And after watching my own son play, I’ve seen how every game mirrors the emotional lessons we face off the field.

In this episode, we’ll look at what happens when expectations don’t match reality, how even winning can lead to loss, and why being honest about who you are is the key to growth. From Penn State’s coaching changes to moments in my own business where I had to face misalignment, this episode explores the uncomfortable truth behind striving, stumbling, and starting again. Sometimes managing expectations isn’t about lowering the bar, it’s about finally seeing yourself clearly.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:42] How growing up in a football family shaped my understanding of pressure and mindset

[06:27] Why Penn State’s firing of a winning coach reveals the danger of unrealistic expectations

[08:49] What happens when achievement and identity get tangled in performance

[10:37] The real reason even talented teams collapse after one loss

[13:22] How knowing who you are becomes the key to managing expectations

[17:02] The personal moment I realized my own goals didn’t align with reality

[19:44] Why patience, planning, and grace matter more than instant success

[21:18] What great leaders and coaches teach us about flexibility and feedback

[23:05] How to spot when your expectations are pulling you out of alignment

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