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The Art of Becoming Excellent in All That You Do with Casey Jennings What does it really mean to pursue excellence... not just as an athlete or coach, but as a husband, father, leader, and human being? In this episode, I sit down with Casey Jennings, 11x Pro Tour Champion, AVP Champion coach, and co-founder of p1440. Fresh off coaching Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh to the 2026 Manhattan Beach Open championship, we explore belief, manifestation, adversity, energy, humility, spirituality, and the pursuit of excellence. A conversation about letting go of outcomes, learning through failure, and becoming the person you’re capable of becoming. In this episode we discuss: The Art of BecomingThe Pursuit of ExcellenceCoaching & Healthy DetachmentBelief, Manifestation & EnergyAdversity & FailureFOPO & External ValidationEgo, Humility & SpiritualityGratitude & Sending LoveFamily & ExcellenceFrom Champion to CoachTaylor Crabb & Andy Benesh at Manhattan Beach 2026 This conversation is for: Athletes pursuing excellence without losing themselves in the processCoaches, leaders, and mentors who want to bring out the best in othersAnyone navigating a transition, setback, or new chapter in lifeEntrepreneurs and creators building something bigger than themselvesAnyone interested in mindset, manifestation, spirituality, personal growth, and becoming their best self Casey Jennings’ Links: • J5 Beach Volleyball: https://www.j5beachvolleyball.com/ • p1440: https://p1440.com/ • Instagram: @caseytjennings Related Episodes: • Kerri Walsh Jennings - 3x Olympic Gold Medalist on the Law of Attraction & How to Manifest Greatness: https://youtu.be/84G4F3-5OrQ 🎙 Hosted by Aaron Wexler Host of Within The Game & Founder of WestCoast BEACH Follow & Connect: • Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast⁠ • Facebook: Within The Game Podcast⁠ • YouTube: Within The Game on YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@withinthegame • Buy The Inspired Athlete 📖: The Inspired Athlete on Amazon⁠ https://bit.ly/4ACX7ux About the Podcast: Within The Game explores the deeper side of sports, creativity, entrepreneurship, spirituality, mindset, manifestation, and personal growth through conversations with athletes, creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction 2:14 — From Inspired Athlete to Casey Jennings 5:41 — The Art of Becoming 11:42 — Coaching, Healthy Detachment & Helping Others Become 19:14 — Blender’s Ad 19:46 — Casey’s Coaching Adjustments & Competitive Insight 23:48 — The 2013 Manhattan Beach Open 37:46 — Gratitude 38:25 — The Role of Energy in Excellence 46:28 — Breaking Through FOPO 58:09 — Ego, Humility & Spirituality 1:12:16 — Casey’s Perspective on Sending Love 1:19:48 — Conclusion #CaseyJennings #BeachVolleyball #PursuitOfExcellence #Mindset

What does it actually take to become the next level version of yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Bucky O'Neill — Founder of the Human Experience Institute, Master Facilitator, and Fire Walking Instructor — for a conversation about transformational coaching, spiritual growth, and how to access your higher self in everything you do. Bucky breaks down what transformational coaching really is, why personal growth and spirituality are more connected than most people realize, and how extreme experiences like fire walking and trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp can rewire your brain, dissolve fear, and unlock a version of yourself you didn't know existed. If you've ever felt like there's a ceiling you can't quite see, this episode is for you. ✨🦋🙏🏼 Connect with Bucky O'Neill: 📸 instagram.com/buckyoneill 📧 [email protected] Special thanks to David Meltzer for making this connection happen. Connect with Aaron & Within The Game: 📸 instagram.com/withinthegamepodcast 📘 facebook.com/withinthegamepodcast ▶️ youtube.com/@withinthegame 📖 The Inspired Athlete → amzn.to/3COPbJD 🎵 Music → open.spotify.com/artist/3PjJgyEEOQaxuPzCaKr6m2 This episode is sponsored by Blenders Eyewear. Use code WCB20 for 20% off at blenderseyewear.com

Trusting Your Path Into Alignment | With AVP Pro Corinne Quiggle In this episode, we dive into making your own alignment path. Episode 108 features Corinne Quiggle, and we explore creating your identity and path. We talk about inspired living, manifestation, letting go, & more. This conversation breaks down spiritual alignment and how to shift from Contrast into flow state. In this episode we discuss: • Using tools as emotions • reframing • The inspired athlete energy • FOPO •Manifesting This conversation is for: • athletes • individuals • entrepreneurs Corinne Quiggle’s Links: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corinnequiggle/ • Other: https://avp.com/player/corinne-quiggle/ 🎙 Hosted by Aaron Wexler Host of Within The Game & Founder of WestCoast BEACH Follow & Connect: • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@withinthegamepodcast • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@withinthegamepodcast • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthegame • Buy *The Inspired Athlete* 📖 here: [https://amzn.to/3COPbJD](https://amzn.to/3COPbJD) About the Podcast: Within The Game explores the deeper side of sports, creativity, entrepreneurship, spirituality, mindset, manifestation, and personal growth through conversations with athletes, creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Timestamps (for easy navigation): 0:00 - Introduction 2:28 - Tapping into an inspired athlete energy 3:59 - Team USA Journey 7:18 - Responding v Reacting 10:15 - Manifesting 13:59 - Blenders ad 14:31 - Prepping for focus 19:32 - Moving from contrast to flow 21:44 - Surfing into volleyball 24:16 - Letting go 26:24 - Reframing 28:08 - Using emotions as tools 31:11 - Gratitude 31:51 - Assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled 33:05 - Connecting to something bigger 35:04 - FOPO 37:47 - Message to the youth 39:22 - Detachment 43:51 - F-R-S 46:44 - Ask-firmations 48:23 - Creating your identity 52:00 - Corinne's volleyball landscape opinions 56:03 - Conclusion #Inspiration #manifestation #podcast #spirituality #beachvolleyball

Rawle is an actor/comedian/podcast host who infuses FUN in all that he does. In episode 107, we dive into how Rawle manifested the famous role of "Junior" in Disney's classic movie "Cool Runnings"! We talk about the concept of having fun, manifesting, & more. In this episode we discuss: • Fun! • Manifesting • Inspired Performances This conversation is for: • Athletes/Entrepreneurs • Performers Rawle's Links: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawletv • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Rawletv⁩ • IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507644/ 🎙 Hosted by Aaron Wexler Host of Within The Game & Founder of WestCoast BEACH Follow & Connect: • Instagram: [http://www.instagram.com/@withinthegamepodcast] • YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@withinthegame] • Buy *The Inspired Athlete* 📖 here: [https://amzn.to/3COPbJD](https://amzn.to/3COPbJD) About the Podcast: Within The Game explores the deeper side of sports, creativity, entrepreneurship, spirituality, mindset, manifestation, and personal growth through conversations with athletes, creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Timestamps (for easy navigation): 0:00 - Introduction 2:54 - Inspiration and fun 7:47 - The Inspired athlete and Inspired performer 14:57 - Blenders ad 15:29 - Being light and flow state. 21:34 - Rawle's lightness experience 25:50 - Manifesting 38:59 - Gratitude 39:39 - "I see pride, I see power" 44:02 - Inspiration from cool runnings 48:31 - The leadership component 51:15 - Questions from movie viewers 52:35 - The "legendary" John Kennedy 57:13 - More questions for Rawle 1:03:41 - Conclusion #[KEYWORD] #[KEYWORD] #[KEYWORD] #[KEYWORD]

Manifesting Deep Dive: Why Am I becoming Such a Powerful Manifestor? In this episode, we move beyond surface-level ideas of manifestation and get into what it actually takes to rewire your brain, shift your identity, and align your nervous system with the life you’re creating. Episode 106 features Mark Haughton (Part 2), and we go deeper than Part 1 into manifestation, subconscious reprogramming, and what it really means to embody your higher self. We talk about spiritual attunement, emotional regulation, the power of a "askfirmations", & more. This conversation breaks down why most people aren’t manifesting what they want and how to shift from forcing desired outcomes to becoming the version of you who can actually hold them. In this episode we discuss: • Manifesting and the truth behind it • Changing limiting beliefs at the subconscious level • Askfirmations vs affirmations • Rewiring your brain through Subliminals and subconscious mind training • Accessing and becoming your higher self This conversation is for: • Anyone interested in becoming a more intentional manifestor • Athletes, creators, and entrepreneurs ready to shift identity • People who feel stuck despite “doing the work” Mark’s Links: • YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkHaughton • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_ahaughton/ • Skool: https://www.skool.com/mark-haughton-manifestation-3021/about Link to Part 1 with Mark: https://youtu.be/fgOaTL5jmoI Hosted by Aaron Wexler Host of Within The Game & Founder of WestCoast BEACH Follow & Connect: • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@withinthegamepodcast • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@withinthegamepodcast • Buy *The Inspired Athlete* 📖 here: [https://amzn.to/3COPbJD](https://amzn.to/3COPbJD) Timestamps (for easy navigation): 0:00 - Introduction 2:43 - Deeper dive into manifestation 4:12 - Attuning and frequency 7:12 - Emotional regulation 10:44 - Blenders ad 11:16 - Limiting beliefs 18:26 - Subliminals & askfirmations 29:52 - Gratitude 30:33 - “I AM” 36:00 - Free will & memory 41:15 - Timeline jumping & manifestation 50:22 - Channeling the 7D plane 58:00 - Conclusion #Manifestation, #Askfirmations, #SubconsciousMind #BrainRewiring #HigherSelf

What if becoming your higher self isn’t something you chase… but something you remember? In this live channeling of Wilhelm, Roger Burnley reveals how manifestation, ascension, and the New Earth begin within you. Episode 105 features Roger Burnley! A former vocal performance coach, Roger is an Intuitive Life Purpose Coach, Mystic, and Sage who has spent over three decades channeling Wilhelm, a collective consciousness offering universal wisdom for personal transformation and global healing. Based in Los Angeles, Roger helps individuals align with their soul’s mission and overcome the doubt and fear holding them back. Roger Burnley’s Links: •Website: https://www.rogerburnley.com/ • YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RogerBurnleyCoaching • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogerburnley/ • Private Channeling Sessions: https://bit.ly/48jRyoa - Roger’s Book: “Overcoming Fear” https://amzn.to/3Qbpw8d In this episode we discuss: • The process of Live Channeling and connecting with Wilhelm • Overcoming perceived limitations and finding your Soul Purpose • Navigating the current global Spiritual Awakening and Ascension • Practical tools for moving through doubt, fear, and uncertainty This conversation is for: • Spiritually curious people who feel a deeper calling and are ready to unlock their true potential. • High Performers looking to align their external success with their internal soul mission. • Anyone navigating transformative times and searching for universal wisdom and peace. • Creators and Leaders ready to stop forcing outcomes and start playing INSPIRED. 🎙 Hosted by Aaron Wexler Host of Within The Game Podcast & Founder of WestCoast BEACH Follow & Connect: • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@withinthegamepodcast • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@withinthegamepodcast • Shop Now: www.theinspiredathlete.com • Buy “The Inspired Athlete” 📖 here: https://amzn.to/3COPbJD Timestamps for better navigation: 0:00 - Introduction 2:28 - The Inspired action concept 4:15 - Channeling from the higher self 6:40 - "the akashic records" 11:14 - Deeper dive into channeling 16:12 - Automatic writing 17:15 - Blenders ad 17:47 - Manifesting 21:00 - Ego, fulfillment and the true self 26:52 - Using fear as a tool 30:36 - Embodiment of our higher self 32:06 - Alignment 36:05 - Gratitude 36:45 - The concept of ascension and the new earth 43:48 - Inviting the collective in 45:06 - Channeling Wilhelm 48:12 - Wilhelm's message to inspired and uninspired athletes 51:42 - How to get to our happy place more 53:21 - Shifting into our higher self 56:22 - Striving v thriving 57:43 - Embodiment of the new Earth 59:14 - Controlling your focus 1:00:32 - Reaching fulfillment 1:02:14 - Letting go of generational trauma 1:03:35 - Tuning to the frequency of abundance 1:04:36 - Ego success v Soul success 1:07:14 - The call to the stars 1:08:39 - Gaia's purpose for us 1:09:53 - Calibrating to growth 1:11:31 - One sentence to live by 1:12:19 - Communication with Wilhelm 1:14:35 - Conclusion Podcasts Memtioned: -The Next Level Soul Podcast @NextLevelSoul https://youtu.be/hiOLmwIT414?si=9cNUf3vT-dudSiut - Inspire Nation with Michael Sandler @inspirenation Comment below ⬇️ what inspires you! Subscribe and hit the bell for more conversations on mindset, leadership, and inspired performance. #RogerBurnley #WilhelmChanneling #WithinTheGame #SpiritualAwakening #SoulPurpose #LiveChanneling #InspiredPerformance #automaticwriting

Episode 104 features Aaron Golub! Aaron Golub is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and consultant who became the first legally blind division one athlete to play in a game. He works with his clients to shatter limiting beliefs and create true change.Today, he’s an entrepreneur and the founder of precisionsearch.io, where he helps individuals and organizations make better decisions through clarity, awareness, and precision. His journey, from overcoming perceived limitations to building a purpose-driven business, offers powerful insights on performance, mindset, and what it truly means to turn adversity into an advantage. Aaron Golub's Links: Website: https://www.aarongolub.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aarongolub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronjgolub In this episode we discuss: • Finding your Identity both as an athlete and as an entrepreneur • Keys to creating more confidence • A deep dive into Precisionsearch.io This conversation is for: Athletes who feel limited by their circumstances and are ready to unlock a new level of belief. Entrepreneurs looking to build with clarity, purpose, and precision, not just hustle. Anyone navigating adversity and searching for how to turn it into an advantage High performers who want to trust their instincts and operate with deeper awareness Creators and competitors who are ready to stop forcing outcomes and start playing INSPIRED. 🎙 Hosted by Aaron Wexler, Host of Within The Game Podcast & Founder of WestCoast BEACH Follow & Connect: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@withinthegamepodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@withinthegamepodcast Subscribe for more conversations on mindset, leadership, and inspired performance. Shop Now: www.theinspiredathlete.com Buy “The Inspired Athlete” 📖 here: https://amzn.to/3COPbJD Subscribe and hit the bell for more!! Comment below ⬇️ what inspires you

Episode 103 features Coach Chijo Takeda! Coach Chijo is a volleyball coach, educator, and content creator known for teaching the fundamentals of indoor volleyball with clarity, articulation, and energy. Through his online platforms, he has built a rapidly growing community of youth athletes and coaches who value skill development, confidence-building, and culture-driven leadership. In addition to coaching on the court, Chijo shares in-depth volleyball insights on YouTube and Instagram, regularly hosting IG Lives to answer questions and support coaches around the world. He also offers an online membership community designed to help coaches grow their knowledge, leadership, and impact. Coach Chijo is passionate about developing not just better players, but better people through the game of volleyball. Coach Chijo's Links: Website: https://coachchijo.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachChijo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchijo/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachchijo In this episode we discuss: • Building real confidence in young athletes • Creating a culture that develops leaders • Coaching without ego • The mindset behind elite performance • What the next generation of volleyball truly needs This conversation is for players, coaches, and parents who want more than just skill development, they want growth from the inside out. Coach Chijo shares what it really takes to develop inspired, confident, resilient athletes in today’s game. If you’re serious about volleyball and personal growth, this episode is for you. 🎙 Hosted by Aaron Wexler, Host of Within The Game Podcast & Founder of WestCoast BEACH Follow & Connect: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@withinthegamepodcast & http://instagram.com/@westcoastvbc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@withinthegamepodcast Subscribe for more conversations on mindset, leadership, and inspired performance. Shop Now: www.theinspiredathlete.com Buy “The Inspired Athlete” 📖 here: https://amzn.to/3COPbJD Subscribe and hit the bell for more!!

Ep. #102 - An inspiration-packed episode of Within the game podcast with Ike Shehadeh of "Ike's Love and Sandwiches" on the many ways through which he has achieved the success of his brand, restaurant, and how you can tap in from that. Books Referenced: Sacred Commerce: https://amzn.to/4aaplAv Spiritual Growth: https://amzn.to/3ZLE3sE Thank you to Podcast Sponsor Blenders Eyewear! Use Code “WCB20” for 20% off Blenders Sunglasses https://www.blenderseyewear.com 📘 Get the book: The Inspired Athlete → https://amzn.to/3COPbJD 🎧 Listen on Audible: → https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1 🎵 Music on Spotify: → https://bit.ly/4p8r3Zw ✅ Subscribe for more episodes, 🔔 Turn on notifications, 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/@withinthegamepodcast Comment below what inspires you from this episode! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:12 - Using inspiration into inspired actions 5:06 - Sharing inspiration to the uninspired 14:16 - Direction of our Inspiration 21:17 - Gratitude 21:58 - Manifesting and Creativity 28:18 - Law of attraction 32:41 - "This too shall pass" 36:45 - Blender's eyewear ad 37:10 - SPIRITUALITY 44:27 - Sacred Commerce 52:23 - Ike's Creativity journey 57:58 - Ike's Sandwiches 1:04:03 - The Love Component 1:08:37- Brand Identity v Brand perception 1:12:28- THE GOAL 1:17:05 - How to be number 72 1:17:49- Conclusion

After 100 conversations exploring inspiration, performance, and the inner game, this special episode celebrates the main lessons I've learned: curiosity, ability to go through fear, emotional awareness, champion mindset, and more. For the first time ever, we have a gust host! Long time friend and soul brother Dr. Kaveh Navab joins as Guest Host in this heart-based conversation. A medical doctor and executive coach, Dr. Navab brings depth, presence, and a very unique and expansive perspective to a reflective conversation on mastery, emotional regulation, spiritual growth, and what it means to embody "the work" that presents itself along the path of self actualization. Together, we explore: How curiosity becomes a spiritual practice Emotional control as a gateway to freedom and performance Manifesting from alignment rather than force The embodiment of mastery over time Developing the capacity to move through fear, not around it Growth, ascension, and integration beyond peak moments 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Kaveh's offerings: http://www.cleanstamina.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/kavehnavabmd/?hl=en Thank you to Podcast Sponsor Blenders Eyewear! Use Code “WCB20” for 20% off Blenders Sunglasses https://www.blenderseyewear.com 📘 Get the book: The Inspired Athlete → https://amzn.to/3COPbJD 🎧 Listen on Audible: → https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1 🎵 Music on Spotify: → https://bit.ly/4p8r3Zw ✅ Subscribe for more episodes 🔔 Turn on notifications 📲 Follow us on Instagram: / @withinthegamepodcast Podcasts Referenced: - The science of Awe: https://bit.ly/3XeztCh Kevin Hart - Life is a Game" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LsWAftWYvg

Episode 100 features Terrence Howard! Terrence is an Academy Award–nominated actor, inventor, and visionary thinker exploring new ideas around energy, frequency, sacred geometry, and consciousness. In this powerful conversation, we break down how inspiration becomes action, how thoughts turn into manifestation, and how higher awareness becomes real-world creation. At the heart of this episode is the idea that true expansion begins by securing the foundation within. When your inner structure is aligned, manifestation becomes natural. Theme: Manifestation: "The Game of Becoming More — how energy, frequency, and consciousness evolve into action, healing, and reality." We explore connection, coherence, sacred geometry, and how to build a stronger foundation for lasting expansion. Website: https://tcotlc.com/ https://www.terryslynchpins.com/ IG: @theterrencehoward Gratitude 🙏 Thank you Terrence. It was an honor to interview you. Thank you Lisa for editing, Ayan for the thumbnail, and Stefano for music production Thank you to all the guests, fans, and everyone who's supported the show! Big Thanks to Episode Sponsor HYDURADE! Use code "WITHIN" for 20% off www.hydurade.com Thank you to Podcast Sponsor Blenders Eyewear! Use Code “WCB20” for 20% off Blenders Sunglasses https://www.blenderseyewear.com 📘 Get the book: The Inspired Athlete → https://amzn.to/3COPbJD 🎧 Listen on Audible: → https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1 🎵 Music on Spotify: → https://bit.ly/4p8r3Zw 🎸 Theme song “Small Waves” → https://bit.ly/4jOi50M ✅ Subscribe for more episodes 🔔 Turn on notifications 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast Links Mentioned - Terrence on the PBD Podcast - https://youtu.be/SSTltY_NTFM?si=qmZ9wRDxmj9ff9Vt Timestamps for viewers 0:00 - Introduction 01:56 - Becoming more 03:52 - The new way of growth 06:57 - Living life an inspired way 10:32 - Hydurade Ad spot 11:37 - Should we be mimicking the universe? 17:42 - The foundation of 1x1=2. 22:26 - GRATITUTIDE 23:05 - The foundation is skewed 28:12 - Helping us create better 31:12 - Book promotion 32:10 - The flower of life 37:14 - The tangential flight 43:13 - How can we put our support forward? 45:44 - Heart Coherence 48:55 - Conclusion

Episode 99 | Tri Bourne - Inside His Final AVP Manhattan Open & Career Reflections Tri is an inspired athlete, multiple time guest on this show, colleague, Olympian, world tour champion, 2x Manhattan Beach Open champion, 10x AVP champion, co-host of Sandcast podcast with Travis Mewhirter, a true waterman, a devoted family man, and an overall good dude. Website: sandcastvolleyball.com @sandcastPodcast IG: @tribourne Thank you  @avpbeach  for giving me media access for this episode! https://avp.com Big Thanks to episode Sponsor HYDURADE! Use code "WITHIN" for 20% off https://www.hydurade.com Thank you to Sponsor Blenders Eyewear! Use Code “WCB20” for 20% off Blenders Sunglasses https://www.blenderseyewear.com 📚 Buy "The Inspired Athlete": https://amzn.to/3COPbJD 🎧 Listen to "The Inspired Athlete" Audiobook on Audible: https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1 🎸 Check out my music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45BhzvT 🎵 Intro/Outro Music by Aaron Wexler: "Small Waves" https://bit.ly/4jOi50M 🎥 Subscribe & Hit the Bell for More Inspiring Content! 📸 Follow us and reach out on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast 💬 Comment below: What inspired you most from this episode?

Episode 98 | Scott D. Clary – A Masterclass on Content Creation, Podcasting & YouTube Growth Scott D. Clary, host of the Success Story Podcast (a globally top-ranked show), joins me for a deep dive into the mindset, strategy, and inspiration behind building a successful career in content creation. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to grow a podcast and turn it into a long-term digital asset ✅ Content creator tips for staying consistent and inspired ✅ Proven marketing strategies for podcasters & entrepreneurs ✅ How to use YouTube growth strategies to scale your audience ✅ The role of AI tools for content creators ✅ Insights into the future of social media platforms ✅ The mindset, tools & energy behind Scott’s rise as a globally respected creator Whether you’re an athlete looking to start your content creation journey, a podcaster looking to level up, an entrepreneur looking for some direct content guidance, YouTuber, or digital creator, this conversation is a complete MASTERCLASS on inspired content creation and podcast growth. Website: www.successstorypodcast.com Dan Martell Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg_RG2OKpGc Youtube:  @scottdclary  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdclary/?hl=en Quick shot out to Craig Siegel for the connection  @CraigSiegel  Shot outs mentioned: Naval Ravikant: https://www.instagram.com/naval/?hl=en Gary Vee: https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/?hl=en Thank you to Sponsor Blenders Eyewear! Use Code “WCB20” for 20% off Blenders Sunglasses https://www.blenderseyewear.com 📚 Buy "The Inspired Athlete": https://amzn.to/3COPbJD 🎧 Listen to "The Inspired Athlete" Audiobook on Audible: https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1 🎸 Check out my music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45BhzvT 🎵 Intro/Outro Music by Aaron Wexler: "Small Waves" https://bit.ly/4jOi50M 🎥 Subscribe & Hit the Bell for More Inspiring Content! 📸 Follow us and reach out on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast 💬 Comment below: What inspired you most from this episode?

Episode 97 features 6x World Record Holder Adventure Athlete Matt Dawson! This episode is all about “Leaving Comfort & Finding Clarity: The Adventure of Surrender”." Matt “Dawson” Dawson is a former Wall Street investment banker turned world record holder endurance athlete, and author. After battling high-functioning depression and personal loss, he left the corporate grind to seek purpose through extreme adventure. Dawson has completed the Seven Summits, rowed across the Atlantic, skied to the South Pole, and holds the solo speed record across the Mojave Desert. Today, he leads the Dawson’s Peak Foundation, helping others transform through challenge, service, and the philosophy he calls Strength in Surrender. Quick shot out to Stefano Bonzi for the connection, check out www.bonzirecording.com for all your recording needs Dawson's' IG: @dawsonspeak https://www.instagram.com/dawsonspeak/?hl=en Dawson's Website: https://dawsonspeak.com/ Thank you to Sponsor Blenders Eyewear! Use Code “WCB20” for 20% off Blenders Sunglasses https://www.blenderseyewear.com 📚 Buy "The Inspired Athlete": https://amzn.to/3COPbJD 🎧 Listen to "The Inspired Athlete" Audiobook on Audible: https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1 🎸 Check out my music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45BhzvT 🎵 Intro/Outro Music by Aaron Wexler: "Small Waves" https://bit.ly/4jOi50M 🎥 Subscribe & Hit the Bell for More Inspiring Content! 📸 Follow us and reach out on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast 💬 Comment below: What inspired you most from this episode?

Episode 96 features former pro NFL player turned CEO of “Fathead” Chris Hetherington! This episode is all about "inspired brand building." After playing football at Yale and attending Harvard business school, Chris played 11 seasons in the NFL, carving out a career built on grit, adaptability, and relentless work ethic. And now as a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Fathead, Chris brings a rare combination of high-performance mindset and business acumen to the table. In this episode, we unpack what it takes to evolve — mentally, spiritually, and financially — and how he’s using brand identity, growth metrics, and leadership to transform Fathead into a modern legacy brand. Chris' IG: @cheth44 https://www.instagram.com/cheth44?igsh=bzB2dWRmdzhhbzJ3 Fathead IG: https://www.instagram.com/fathead/?hl=en Fathead YouTube: www.youtube.com/@fathead Thank you to Sponsor Blenders Eyewear! Use Code “WCB20” for 20% off Blenders Sunglasses www.blenderseyewear.com 📚 Buy "The Inspired Athlete": https://amzn.to/3COPbJD 🎧 Listen to "The Inspired Athlete" Audiobook on Audible: https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1 🎸 Check out my music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45BhzvT 🎵 Intro/Outro Music by Aaron Wexler: "Small Waves" https://bit.ly/4jOi50M 🎥 Subscribe & Hit the Bell for More Inspiring Content! 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast and check out our website https://www.withinthegame.com/ 💬 Comment below: What inspired you most from this episode? ⏰ Timestamps for Easy Navigation: 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - What is inspired living? 3:27 - Inspired Athlete and Entrepreneur 6:02 - Enthusiastic Leadership 8:35 - Heart Based Leadership 11:44 - Life Lessons From Gary Vee 14:12 - The Role of Spirituality? 15:33 - Book Promotion 16:29 - Perseverance Through Hardship 19:30 - Emotions in Business 22:12 - What Is Culture? 24:29 - Culture Is Contagious 26:24 - Music Promotion 27:07 - Personal and Professional North Star 30:31 - Tracking Key Performance Indicators 33:34 - Brand Energy and Integrity 39:00 - Return on Investment 40:47 - Stretchlyfe Adspot 41:57 - Tech Evolution Within Fathead 46:15 - Fathead in 20 Years 48:13 - Augmented Reality in Sports 49:28 - Gamification 51:58 - Incentivizing the Customer and Building Community 57:27 - Fulfillment in Life 1:00:04 - Collaboration Over Competition 1:02:16 - Outro