Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the power of encouragement over criticism. Ray has a moving story from when the Ravens lost the AFC Championship to New England in 2011 that illustrates the point that a minute of encouragement after failure is worth more than an hour of praise after a success. Dr. Conte draws a specific distinction between self-esteem and self-efficacy and why both are important.
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Ep 68: Tackling Encouragement

Success in sports mirrors success in life. The keys are to set goals, work hard, be motivated, overcome obstacles and push through disappointments. In Tackling Life, one of the greatest sports legends of all time teams up with one of the most renowned experts on emotional management to tackle life through the lessons of sports. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte draw on their insatiable drive and passion, and immense experience to bring you a jam-packed, high-energy podcast that will inspire, motivate, and educate, and give you a blueprint for a happier, more successful life.

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On the 100th episode of Tackling Life, Ray and Dr. Conte explore the questions: What do you bring to the world? What do people get from being around you? Plus, hear about Ray's inspirational foundation, Ray of Hope. And find out about Dr. Conte's new TV Show, "The Secret Life of Kids," debuting Friday, March 16 at 9 pm on USA Network.
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The 100th Episode

Ray and Dr. Conte respond to this week's tragic school shooting in Florida. Dr. Conte talks about how people respond to fear with anger, so when we can snap out of anger we can get out of a place of fear. The guys talk about how things won't get better until adults start to ask like adults. People have to put their immediate needs aside for the greater good. It's time for each of us to be the peace.
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Ep 99: Tackling Fear

Hear more riveting stories from Ray's career and from when he got the official word that he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Ray talks about how preparation and effort are the keys to defining your legacy. But, he says the most important thing is that you live your life to please your mother! 
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Ep 98: Tackling Your Legacy

The psychology of external control v. internal control: how to take control of your life internally and not let the external world have control over you.
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ENCORE: Tackling the Haters

Ray and Dr. Conte share an inspiring listener story about how to be grateful for what you have and to not judge others. They also have advice for listener Melissa whose 15-year-old son stays in front of the computer all the time and only interacts with friends through his computer games. And they talk about how to stay motivated through the winter months.
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Ep 68: Tackling Encouragement

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