Donald Thomas is a former NFL player who has successfully transitioned to life as an entrepreneur.

On today’s episode of Muamba Moments, we’re talking about:

02:15 - What was your motivation in early life?

03:42 - How did Donald Thomas become a walk-on for the UCONN football team.

05:45 - Was it a leap of faith to pursue football?

07:06 - When was the first time he thought about playing in the NFL?

08:50 - How do you motivate yourself?

10:30 - How to develop a belief in yourself.

12:47 - What does it take to get to the next level and stand out?

16:10 - What’s the biggest misconception about players in the NFL?

17:37 - How to use goals to propel yourself forward.

22:00 - Why did he fall out of love with football?

23:45 - How to succeed in a toxic environment.

25:25 - Why taking care of yourself first has to be your priority.

26:10 - What does it mean to live life with a sense of urgency?

27:30 - How Bill Bilichick creates a culture of winning.

30:50 - What did Donald learn from Tom Brady?

32:10 - How to perform under pressure and block out distractions.

34:15 - What was it like transitioning out of football?

37:30 - How did the NFL prepare him for being a business owner?

40:53 - How did you stay motivated through all your transitions?

42:30 - What advice would you give your younger self?

44:55 - Advice to anyone who wants to go after their dreams.

46:25 - What’s next for Donald Thomas?