One Shot

When things escalate to an argument, how do you respond? Do you get emotional and immediately turn to personal attacks and only focus on “winning”? Do you calmly approach the situation, ready to listen to the other person’s point of view and eventually de-escalate the argument into a civil discussion? In this episode, we discuss ways to approach and handle arguments the right way. 

Eric is the co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance which helps athletes at all levels, from youth sports to professional and Olympic athletes, through Strength and Conditioning. He is best known for his work with baseball players, with more than 100 professional players traveling to train with him each off-season. He also serves in the New York Yankees organization as Director of Player Health and Performance. 

The best in the world at their chosen field are obsessed. They don’t have to be pushed or prodded to work hard, weekends mean nothing and even down time is spent thinking and dreaming about their obsession. The “sweet spot” of obsession doesn’t have to be forced or taught, it is a part of you, and you can’t imagine it being any other way. Unless you become obsessed, you will always be average. 

Ryan is the founder of Order of Man, an organization designed to give men a community and a resource to become better fathers, husbands, friends, and members of society.

We recap our first Dallas Cowboys watch party and preview what’s to come against the Seattle Seahawks. We also discuss the importance of having people in your life who will hold you to a higher standard. 

Remi was born in Nigeria and moved to New York City with his brother and mother following the sudden death of his father. He grew up in a neighborhood of drugs, violence, and the never-ending search for respect which led him to selling drugs and illegal cell phone scams. In 2002 he joined the Navy and eventually became a Navy SEAL. He now spends his days writing books and TV/Movie scripts and serving underprivileged youth across the country.

No matter where you find yourself on the corporate ladder, we all have a role to play. Whether you are an employee, or you are the head of a business, embracing your role is critical for not only improving yourself, but improvement of the organization as a whole. Those who can learn to embrace the position they are in and be the best they can be in such role, even if they aspire to eventually elevate themselves, will always come out better than those who do not. 

Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 168 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction.

The Darren Woodson Show is officially 50 episodes old. Join us as we look back on favorite guests, topics, and how the show idea originated. We also discuss mistakes made as well as advice for anyone looking to start their own podcast. Finally, we look to the future and what we have planned for the show for years to come. 

Trevor Moawad is a Mental Conditioning expert and advisor to some of the world’s most elite performers. In 2017, he was named the “Sports World’s Best Brain Trainer” by Sports Illustrated. Trevor recently partnered with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to form Limitless Minds whose mission is to both optimize performance and enrich culture within some of the world’s top organizations and elite performers.