Midlife Male by Greg Scheinman

Troy Aikman On His Two Biggest Failures And Forgiving Himself In His 50’s


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I'm thrilled for this special episode of Midlife Male, where I have the incredible honor of sitting down with three-time Super Bowl champion and all-around legend Troy Aikman. Together, we peel back the layers to reveal the man behind the myth, delving into his struggles with fame, divorce, and social anxiety. Troy opens up about his relentless drive, why he considers himself in the prime of his life, and how meditation has helped unlock a new level of growth. He shares his daily routine and habits that keep him in the best shape of his life, his thoughts on fatherhood, the importance of defining your priorities, and so much more!


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In This Episode, We Cover:

(06:06) Welcome Troy Aikman to the show

(07:23) An inside look at Troy Aikman’s winning routines

(10:34) How Troy sets boundaries to protect his time

(15:17) Why Troy truly feels that he’s in the best shape of his life

(19:44) How Troy’s definition of success keeps evolving

(24:20) Troy’s meditation journey

(29:33) How Troy’s relationship with fame has shifted

(32:38) Balancing family with professional life and self-care

(36:32) Why Troy still questions if he could have done more

(39:02) How Troy feels about having daughters

(43:10) Why Troy calls his divorces his biggest failures

(45:20) Troy’s inner circle

(47:58) Why Troy launched his own beer brand, Eight

(53:08) Troy’s biggest struggle, learning to relax and be content

(57:47) What Troy is looking forward to

(59:08) Troy’s favorite music

(59:50) What Troy is driving currently

(1:00:10) Troy’s favorite sleep technology products

(1:01:02) Troy’s thoughts on saunas and cold plunge

(1:02:44) How long Troy’s routines take daily and how he multi-tasks

(1:04:55) The importance of organizing your life around your priorities

(1:07:38) The value of writing and why Troy aspires to build a writing practice

(1:10:22) Why using a calendar/schedule is important


Where to find Troy Aikman:

Eight Beer: https://eightbeer.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyaikman

X: https://twitter.com/troyaikman

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@troy.aikman

Where To Find Greg Scheinman:

Website: https://midlifemale.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregscheinman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-scheinman-b442004/


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