In this episode of "Escaping the Drift," host John Gafford interviews Coach Michael Burt, renowned for his impact on high achievers.

Coach Burt shares his journey from being a women's basketball coach to a top competitive intelligence coach, delving into his unique coaching methods, such as developing the person as a whole - body, mind, heart, and spirit.

The discussion covers various topics, including the importance of tapping into internal drive, the evolution of sports psychology, the significance of teaching life lessons through sports, and effective parenting techniques for raising successful kids.

Coach Burt also offers insights into building confidence, overcoming complacency, and the importance of self-awareness in personal growth.The episode highlights the mindset of winning, both in sports and in life, emphasizing Coach Burt's philosophy of competitive intelligence.

Highlights:

"A lot of people asked me how do you win so many games? It's tapping into that internal drive and helping them grow all four parts of their nature: knowledge, skill, desire, and confidence."

"True self development starts with self-awareness."

"Confidence is a memory of success. It is an internal knowing you can create or manifest what you see in your mind."

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:12 - Coaching in Competitive Intelligence
04:03 - Coaching Beyond Sports
05:26 - Raising Successful Children
08:45 - Self-Awareness and Growth
10:59 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
17:26 - Overcoming Complacency
23:03 - Playing Offense
32:25 - Building Identity
39:03 - From Hustler to CEO