https://www.spreaker.com/show/now-for-later-with-eric-mikaenSportsCopyright Eric Mikahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/288faee0553b6ac5489610acb10f1142.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/now-for-later-with-eric-mikaTue, 21 May 2024 11:04:06 +0000Eric MikaEric Mikaericmika00@gmail.comCandid discussions with athletes as they transition to life off the courtcleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-a-shadow-of-a-doubt-ii-alek-mika-on-what-keeps-him-up-at-night--60108750Time Stamps:
5:19 Intro 
8:28 Stealing my friends 
10:18 Medical finance
14:28 High school lacrosse 
16:58 Concussions
22:43 Put some hard rock in there 
26:58 Snubbed on All-American
29:23 “This keeps me up at night”
30:16 Be so good that they have to play you 
33:46 Can’t have any more regrets 
40:43 Another concussion 
43:58 What could hold you back now?
48:25 Qualifying your negative thoughts
53:13 Failing early and often 
56:33 Be coachable 
57:50 Rapid fire]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60108750Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:04 +0000Eric MikaTime Stamps: 5:19 Intro  8:28 Stealing my friends  10:18 Medical finance 14:28 High school lacrosse  16:58 Concussions 22:43 Put some hard rock in there  26:58 Snubbed on All-American 29:23 “This keeps me up at night” 30:16 Be so good that they have...Time Stamps:
5:19 Intro 
8:28 Stealing my friends 
10:18 Medical finance
14:28 High school lacrosse 
16:58 Concussions
22:43 Put some hard rock in there 
26:58 Snubbed on All-American
29:23 “This keeps me up at night”
30:16 Be so good that they have to play you 
33:46 Can’t have any more regrets 
40:43 Another concussion 
43:58 What could hold you back now?
48:25 Qualifying your negative thoughts
53:13 Failing early and often 
56:33 Be coachable 
57:50 Rapid fire]]>3849athlete,athletes,athletics,believe,career,determination,doctor,goals,hardwork,journey,lacrosse,medical,medicine,mentalhealth,mentality,motivate,motivation,path,regretsclean214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hanging-them-up-eric-and-gabrielle-mika-on-life-back-in-utah--59892845Time Stamps:
3:09 Worst haircut ever
8:11 Customer service 
10:10 Kicked in the head 
17:28 Crazy 4 weeks
18:58 Ignite no more 
21:52 Craving competition
25:42 Hanging them up 
28:14 Going for the BYU coaching position 
31:25 6 Year old running a marathon
36:50 Welcome to Wrexham 
42:23 Broken elbow in Serbia
47:42 Quote of the week]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59892845Tue, 07 May 2024 13:39:07 +0000Eric MikaTime Stamps: 3:09 Worst haircut ever 8:11 Customer service  10:10 Kicked in the head  17:28 Crazy 4 weeks 18:58 Ignite no more  21:52 Craving competition 25:42 Hanging them up  28:14 Going for the BYU coaching position  31:25 6 Year old running a...Time Stamps:
3:09 Worst haircut ever
8:11 Customer service 
10:10 Kicked in the head 
17:28 Crazy 4 weeks
18:58 Ignite no more 
21:52 Craving competition
25:42 Hanging them up 
28:14 Going for the BYU coaching position 
31:25 6 Year old running a marathon
36:50 Welcome to Wrexham 
42:23 Broken elbow in Serbia
47:42 Quote of the week]]>3099clean213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doing-it-my-way-ii-myriam-glez-on-finding-your-next-challenge-and-athlete-s-soul--59728763Notes
Myriam Glez is a force in the Olympic world and a pioneer in the world of athletes transitioning to life after sports. She became obsessed with Synchronized Swimming and all that came with it from a young age and quickly climbed the ranks, joining the French National team at a very young age. She ended participating in 4 different Olympics - 2 as a an athlete and 2 as a coach - all for different countries which is unheard of. She literally has seen it all from every different angle. 

Part of the reason she did not continue for longer than she did with the French National team was because while she was training, she was also accepted into a prestigious business school. The national team gave her an ultimatum and she chose academics. But her decision did not sit well with her and she had a lot of anger towards the fact that she had to even choose between two things that she loved and saw as equally important. So later on, when the opportunity arose to become a pillar for the somewhat green Australian National team, she couldn't resist. After the Beijing Olympics, she "retired" for the second time - this time on her own terms. 

Even more impressive then her accolades as a swimmer, coach, team leader, manager, etc. is her desire to give back to athletes facing this major shift that she went through twice. With her experience of preparing for, balancing, and experiencing that very real jump that is leaving your lifelong sport, she has turned Athlete's Soul into an amazing space where high-level athletes can safely figure out what's next for them. 


Timestamps
3:05 Pursuing business while still training
5:00 Australian National team
11:44 Intro to Synchronized swimming
14:23 I always wanted to be an Olympian
20:07 Always been a planner
23:19 Facing an ultimatum
26:20 No “what ifs” for me
28:18 Prove them wrong
33:15 “Retiring” a second time
36:36 Identity in sports
38:25 Finding your next challenge
40:25 Athlete’s Soul
49:54 Balance
51:15 Rapid fire]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59728763Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:38:01 +0000Eric MikaNotes Myriam Glez is a force in the Olympic world and a pioneer in the world of athletes transitioning to life after sports. She became obsessed with Synchronized Swimming and all that came with it from a young age and quickly climbed the ranks,...Notes
Myriam Glez is a force in the Olympic world and a pioneer in the world of athletes transitioning to life after sports. She became obsessed with Synchronized Swimming and all that came with it from a young age and quickly climbed the ranks, joining the French National team at a very young age. She ended participating in 4 different Olympics - 2 as a an athlete and 2 as a coach - all for different countries which is unheard of. She literally has seen it all from every different angle. 

Part of the reason she did not continue for longer than she did with the French National team was because while she was training, she was also accepted into a prestigious business school. The national team gave her an ultimatum and she chose academics. But her decision did not sit well with her and she had a lot of anger towards the fact that she had to even choose between two things that she loved and saw as equally important. So later on, when the opportunity arose to become a pillar for the somewhat green Australian National team, she couldn't resist. After the Beijing Olympics, she "retired" for the second time - this time on her own terms. 

Even more impressive then her accolades as a swimmer, coach, team leader, manager, etc. is her desire to give back to athletes facing this major shift that she went through twice. With her experience of preparing for, balancing, and experiencing that very real jump that is leaving your lifelong sport, she has turned Athlete's Soul into an amazing space where high-level athletes can safely figure out what's next for them. 


Timestamps
3:05 Pursuing business while still training
5:00 Australian National team
11:44 Intro to Synchronized swimming
14:23 I always wanted to be an Olympian
20:07 Always been a planner
23:19 Facing an ultimatum
26:20 No “what ifs” for me
28:18 Prove them wrong
33:15 “Retiring” a second time
36:36 Identity in sports
38:25 Finding your next challenge
40:25 Athlete’s Soul
49:54 Balance
51:15 Rapid fire]]>3516athletics,balance,dedication,goals,harmony,journey,life,motivation,non-profit,olympian,olympics,passion,path,pathway,self,shifting,sports,swimming,transition,transitioningclean212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-a-playmaker-ii-donnie-edwards-on-finding-the-flow-and-full-circle-moments--59596142Description:
Donnie Edwards is a Hall of Fame linebacker that played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and his hometown team, the San Diego Chargers. He is revered as one of the best linebackers of all time and his name will forever be etched in football's history with several records that still stand today. His story of making it out of the streets to be the first of anyone in his family to earn a college degree, set the NFL ablaze with an incredible career, and to then finish playing and start an unbelievably impactful non-profit is nothing short of inspirational in every sense of the word. He was small by NFL standards but tenacious and never took no for an answer. And once it was time to hang them up, he found that passion was the only driver that would help guide him in this total identity shift. Despite the many successes in many facets of his life, he is quick to recognize the many full-circle moments that helped him attain that success. Since retiring from football, has been fully focused on the giving back side of that circle. He found that he closely related in several ways with former soldiers that had experienced combat and had a hard time adjusting to life after their career in the military and has dedicated his life to helping them and their families find peace and closure.

Time Stamps:
4:42 The boys and girls club
7:06 Getting into football
9:45 Getting to college was everything
14:08 The American dream 
14:36 I could have just gone with the flow 
21:14 Be a playmaker
25:21 Full circle in San Diego
28:05 Balance from Yoga
31:53 Hanging em’ up
34:00 Identity shift
38:25 Being all in while you’re there
41:38 Finding other interests in off-seasons
43:06 Best Defense Foundation
49:24 Follow your passion
55:00 Transitions are universal
56:20 Rapid fire 

Connect with Donnie:
https://www.instagram.com/donnie_edwards/?hl=en

Best Defense Foundation:
https://bestdefensefoundation.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59596142Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:30:04 +0000Eric MikaDescription: Donnie Edwards is a Hall of Fame linebacker that played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and his hometown team, the San Diego Chargers. He is revered as one of the best linebackers of all time and his name will forever be etched in...Description:
Donnie Edwards is a Hall of Fame linebacker that played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and his hometown team, the San Diego Chargers. He is revered as one of the best linebackers of all time and his name will forever be etched in football's history with several records that still stand today. His story of making it out of the streets to be the first of anyone in his family to earn a college degree, set the NFL ablaze with an incredible career, and to then finish playing and start an unbelievably impactful non-profit is nothing short of inspirational in every sense of the word. He was small by NFL standards but tenacious and never took no for an answer. And once it was time to hang them up, he found that passion was the only driver that would help guide him in this total identity shift. Despite the many successes in many facets of his life, he is quick to recognize the many full-circle moments that helped him attain that success. Since retiring from football, has been fully focused on the giving back side of that circle. He found that he closely related in several ways with former soldiers that had experienced combat and had a hard time adjusting to life after their career in the military and has dedicated his life to helping them and their families find peace and closure.

Time Stamps:
4:42 The boys and girls club
7:06 Getting into football
9:45 Getting to college was everything
14:08 The American dream 
14:36 I could have just gone with the flow 
21:14 Be a playmaker
25:21 Full circle in San Diego
28:05 Balance from Yoga
31:53 Hanging em’ up
34:00 Identity shift
38:25 Being all in while you’re there
41:38 Finding other interests in off-seasons
43:06 Best Defense Foundation
49:24 Follow your passion
55:00 Transitions are universal
56:20 Rapid fire 

Connect with Donnie:
https://www.instagram.com/donnie_edwards/?hl=en

Best Defense Foundation:
https://bestdefensefoundation.org/]]>4300america,athletics,balance,career,dedication,dreams,education,focus,football,goals,inspiration,journey,motivation,nfl,patience,patriot,sports,transition,vision,yogaclean211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bring-someone-with-you-ii-carmelita-jeter-on-greatness-on-and-off-the-field--59360052Notes
Carmelita Jeter is a legend in the world of track and field. Literally dubbed the “Fastest Woman Alive” for over a decade, she has held countless records and stood on countless podiums. Despite all of the glitz and glamour of a being a world-renown athlete - she is focused on 2 things: giving back and getting her athletes ready for life on and off of the field.

Carmelita is an example of both of these things that she repeatedly tells her girls to do. For one, she got her master’s degree when she took her first assistant coaching job. And secondly, she gives back freely of her time, attention, and resources. Just to do this interview she had flown back early in the morning from an Easter weekend with her family and then drove 45 minutes from her house to Henderson. Where, by the way, she had come to be a guest speaker on a panel for the G League Ignite season ending banquet the week before.

I know she doesn’t think any of that is a big deal but that stuff just speaks volume about who she is and what she actually cares about. She wants to give back, she wants to help, she wants to build and strengthen communities, and she wants to do things the right way. 

She wears many hats and absolutely crushes them all so we were very lucky to have an hour to pick her brain and learn from one of the very best. Tune in this week on all podcast platforms!


Time Stamps
4:03 Dropping the ball and running track 
5:50 Anyone who is anyone is crazy 
7:38 Being fearless 
11:07 The great vs the team player 
14:35 “The Jet”
18:05 Priorities in college
20:12 Education is priority number 
22:15 Almost a completely different path
26:00 The Olympic podium 
29:52 Patience & trust in track 
32:19 Individual vs team dynamic 
34:13 Hanging em’ up 
37:03 Coaching 
42:37 The bigger picture 
48:03 Giving back 
50:19 Carmelita is ______
50:54 Rapid fire ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59360052Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:02 +0000Eric MikaNotes Carmelita Jeter is a legend in the world of track and field. Literally dubbed the “Fastest Woman Alive” for over a decade, she has held countless records and stood on countless podiums. Despite all of the glitz and glamour of a being a...Notes
Carmelita Jeter is a legend in the world of track and field. Literally dubbed the “Fastest Woman Alive” for over a decade, she has held countless records and stood on countless podiums. Despite all of the glitz and glamour of a being a world-renown athlete - she is focused on 2 things: giving back and getting her athletes ready for life on and off of the field.

Carmelita is an example of both of these things that she repeatedly tells her girls to do. For one, she got her master’s degree when she took her first assistant coaching job. And secondly, she gives back freely of her time, attention, and resources. Just to do this interview she had flown back early in the morning from an Easter weekend with her family and then drove 45 minutes from her house to Henderson. Where, by the way, she had come to be a guest speaker on a panel for the G League Ignite season ending banquet the week before.

I know she doesn’t think any of that is a big deal but that stuff just speaks volume about who she is and what she actually cares about. She wants to give back, she wants to help, she wants to build and strengthen communities, and she wants to do things the right way. 

She wears many hats and absolutely crushes them all so we were very lucky to have an hour to pick her brain and learn from one of the very best. Tune in this week on all podcast platforms!


Time Stamps
4:03 Dropping the ball and running track 
5:50 Anyone who is anyone is crazy 
7:38 Being fearless 
11:07 The great vs the team player 
14:35 “The Jet”
18:05 Priorities in college
20:12 Education is priority number 
22:15 Almost a completely different path
26:00 The Olympic podium 
29:52 Patience & trust in track 
32:19 Individual vs team dynamic 
34:13 Hanging em’ up 
37:03 Coaching 
42:37 The bigger picture 
48:03 Giving back 
50:19 Carmelita is ______
50:54 Rapid fire ]]>3773athlete,athletics,career,goldmedal,injuries,inspiration,inspirational,journey,motivation,motivational,obstacles,olympic,olympics,path,reflections,running,sports,sprinting,sprints,trackclean210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-way-doors-ii-justin-su-a-on-finding-your-next-passion-and-peak-mental-performance--59257716
Justin also played Baseball at BYU in the early 2000’s and realized soon after he began as an amateur that he didn’t want to follow his father’s route and play professionally. His path from then until now has been filled with pivots and as he put it, many moments of “bumping around”.

His perspective on the necessity of those winding parts is illuminating. Despite not finding the desire to stay in any single calling for his entire life, he celebrates the stops he’s made along the way. He also recognizes the skills and lessons learned in those various jobs as the attributes that set him apart in his current role.

Time Stamps:
7:21 Coaching coaches
12:51 These tools are for everyone!
18:41 Why I never turned pro
20:35 The next passion 
24:33 One way doors and two way doors
26:35 Escape competition through authenticity 
33:47 Modeling a balanced life 
38:41 Goal gradient effect
41:31 Rapid fire

Justin's Links: 
1. Podcast: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/increase-your-impact-with-justin-sua-a-podcast-for-leaders/id1058589696

2. Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Justinsua?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://www.instagram.com/justinsua/?hl=en

3. Books:
https://www.amazon.com/Mentally-Tough-Teens-Developing-Winning/dp/1462114253

https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Pep-Talks-Mental-Succeed/dp/1462112846]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59257716Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:02 +0000Eric MikaJustin Sua is one of the best of the best in the business of mental performance -  a path that started for him in sports but has recently expanded to many other communities. He works with high performers from all industries and gives them the tools to...
Justin also played Baseball at BYU in the early 2000’s and realized soon after he began as an amateur that he didn’t want to follow his father’s route and play professionally. His path from then until now has been filled with pivots and as he put it, many moments of “bumping around”.

His perspective on the necessity of those winding parts is illuminating. Despite not finding the desire to stay in any single calling for his entire life, he celebrates the stops he’s made along the way. He also recognizes the skills and lessons learned in those various jobs as the attributes that set him apart in his current role.

Time Stamps:
7:21 Coaching coaches
12:51 These tools are for everyone!
18:41 Why I never turned pro
20:35 The next passion 
24:33 One way doors and two way doors
26:35 Escape competition through authenticity 
33:47 Modeling a balanced life 
38:41 Goal gradient effect
41:31 Rapid fire

Justin's Links: 
1. Podcast: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/increase-your-impact-with-justin-sua-a-podcast-for-leaders/id1058589696

2. Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Justinsua?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://www.instagram.com/justinsua/?hl=en

3. Books:
https://www.amazon.com/Mentally-Tough-Teens-Developing-Winning/dp/1462114253

https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Pep-Talks-Mental-Succeed/dp/1462112846]]>2867athlete,athletes,athletics,baseball,career,champions,discovery,exploration,journey,mentality,mindset,mlb,motivation,path,purpose,sport,sports,toughness,transition,transitioningclean29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-you-live-matters-ii-danny-ainge-on-living-a-balanced-life-and-being-an-energy-giver--59177237
He transitioned out of sports as well as anyone after establishing a rock solid network of people who knew him for being him: a man with work ethic, drive, passion, wisdom, and even luck. Throughout the course of his career he has pivoted and moved around many times even up to his latest position with the Utah Jazz. Despite the constant changes he strives for continuation in one thing: Balance. Balance in sports, with his family, and with his faith. 

Join us this week as we are luck to hear from a man who knows what it takes to thrive in very different stages of life and how to find and prioritze balance in your life. 


Time Stamps
7:01 Basketball was my first love  
10:00 Road to BYU
12:20 Balancing basketball and baseball in college 
17:41 Famous 2-sport athletes 
21:13 Another benefit of multiple sports 
24:24 Living like it was my only contract
29:23 Relationships are everything  
34:48 It matters how you live your life
40:16 Returning to Boston 
44:38 The Big 3 trade
47:13 Time for the Jazz
51:01 Teaching our kids when they’re young 
52:58 Rapid fire]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59177237Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:02 +0000Eric MikaThis week we are joined by BYU and NBA legend, Danny Ainge. Danny has seen it all in the world of sports. Triumphs, failures, dissapointments, and success. And his views are not just limited to just one sport and one title but rather in multiple...
He transitioned out of sports as well as anyone after establishing a rock solid network of people who knew him for being him: a man with work ethic, drive, passion, wisdom, and even luck. Throughout the course of his career he has pivoted and moved around many times even up to his latest position with the Utah Jazz. Despite the constant changes he strives for continuation in one thing: Balance. Balance in sports, with his family, and with his faith. 

Join us this week as we are luck to hear from a man who knows what it takes to thrive in very different stages of life and how to find and prioritze balance in your life. 


Time Stamps
7:01 Basketball was my first love  
10:00 Road to BYU
12:20 Balancing basketball and baseball in college 
17:41 Famous 2-sport athletes 
21:13 Another benefit of multiple sports 
24:24 Living like it was my only contract
29:23 Relationships are everything  
34:48 It matters how you live your life
40:16 Returning to Boston 
44:38 The Big 3 trade
47:13 Time for the Jazz
51:01 Teaching our kids when they’re young 
52:58 Rapid fire]]>3515athletes,baseball,basketball,bluejays,boston,byu,byucougars,career,celtics,inspiration,jazz,lifeaftersports,mlb,motivation,multi-sport,nba,sports,transitions,utah,utahjazzclean28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-next-ii-eric-mika-on-working-out-until-you-puke-and-the-importance-of-getting-down-to-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-yourself--59093158
About 20 minutes into the episode, Eric highlights a program that he found through the podcast called, “Athlete’s Soul”, which is a non-profit that helps athletes to transition to life after sports. When he joined, he hadn’t necessarily given retirement much thought but the “cohort” turned out to be much more than just mapping out a career path. It’s been an important piece of his life the last 8 weeks because it has forced himself to look internally and figure out how to recognize different feelings and emotions and know what to then do with them. The idea is that these building blocks of personal emotional intelligence and recognition will help anyone navigate life a little bit easier. A lot bouncing around this week so we hope you enjoy!

Time stamps
2:48 Maybe another podcast?
3:47 Pet peeve
6:20 Guy arrested on our flight
9:34 Triple double
14:49 What to do with so much time
15:30 Rule of thirds
16:37 Next up: D1 rowing
20:22 Athlete’s Soul
25:43 Diljeet Taylor killing it
26:45 Billionaire owners making threats
29:01 NIL and Transfer portal are bogus
31:58 Calling BS on Nick Saban
33:34 Use NIL to actually help the kids
34:58 Wild times in France
38:41 Not minding that it hurts
40:32 Tune in next week]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59093158Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:02 +0000Eric MikaJoin Eric this week in another solo episode as he talks about the last couple weeks of episodes , some highlights (and more lowlights) from his basketball journey, what he’s been filling all his free time with,  the state of college athletics, and...
About 20 minutes into the episode, Eric highlights a program that he found through the podcast called, “Athlete’s Soul”, which is a non-profit that helps athletes to transition to life after sports. When he joined, he hadn’t necessarily given retirement much thought but the “cohort” turned out to be much more than just mapping out a career path. It’s been an important piece of his life the last 8 weeks because it has forced himself to look internally and figure out how to recognize different feelings and emotions and know what to then do with them. The idea is that these building blocks of personal emotional intelligence and recognition will help anyone navigate life a little bit easier. A lot bouncing around this week so we hope you enjoy!

Time stamps
2:48 Maybe another podcast?
3:47 Pet peeve
6:20 Guy arrested on our flight
9:34 Triple double
14:49 What to do with so much time
15:30 Rule of thirds
16:37 Next up: D1 rowing
20:22 Athlete’s Soul
25:43 Diljeet Taylor killing it
26:45 Billionaire owners making threats
29:01 NIL and Transfer portal are bogus
31:58 Calling BS on Nick Saban
33:34 Use NIL to actually help the kids
34:58 Wild times in France
38:41 Not minding that it hurts
40:32 Tune in next week]]>2493athletes,athletics,basketball,career,emotions,feelings,fun,highlights,insight,intelligence,lighthearted,nil,non-profit,people,podcast,recognition,retirement,solo,soul,sportsclean27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-it-happen-garrett-gee-on-blazing-your-own-trail-going-with-your-heart-and-living-a-life-worth-journaling--59008063
That is exactly what he has done and continues to do. He grew up dreaming of being a collegiate athlete and didn’t give up until he made it - despite the multiple efforts needed to get there. He simultaneously built an iPhone application that was downloaded over 100 million times in 3 years. He turned down 10 million dollars to continue to live out his dream of being a soccer player as long as he could. And now, for close to 10 years, he’s been traveling the world with his family and living a life worth journaling about every single day. 

A king of adventure and curiosity, a master of wearing many hats, and an advocate for going into the world and taking what you want - Garrett was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we are so excited to share his many inspiring messages in this episode!

Time stamps:

2:00 - Not defined by one thing that you do
4:48 - No one will do it for you
7:00 - Finding a “team” photographer
10:30 - The start of passion for sports
11:55 - “Michael Jordan syndrome”
14:40 - Trying out for the team for a 3rd time
20:20 - Importance of sticking with your balanced life
21:25 - Scan
23:10 - Living a double life
26:10 - Raising rounds & Shark Tank
28:44 - Selling to Snapchat
36:57 - Sometimes crazy luck plays a part
40:44 - Found a path back to soccer
43:50 - Bucket List Family
48:03 - I try and live every day worth journaling
50:08 - Message to our kids
52:22 - Message to young athletes
54:50 - Rapid fire

If you would like to follow along Garrett and his family’s journey around the world or check out his wife, Jessica’s newly released book with National Geographic, here are their links:

https://www.thebucketlistfamily.com
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBucketListFamily
https://www.instagram.com/thebucketlistfamily/?hl=en
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/national-geographic-bucket-list-family-travel-jessica-gee/1143456046

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59008063Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:02 +0000Eric MikaGarrett is an incredibly humble person that wants to do nothing but live his every single day to the absolute fullest. He is full of incredible stories after living life like this and as he puts it, never being satisfied having accomplished X, but...
That is exactly what he has done and continues to do. He grew up dreaming of being a collegiate athlete and didn’t give up until he made it - despite the multiple efforts needed to get there. He simultaneously built an iPhone application that was downloaded over 100 million times in 3 years. He turned down 10 million dollars to continue to live out his dream of being a soccer player as long as he could. And now, for close to 10 years, he’s been traveling the world with his family and living a life worth journaling about every single day. 

A king of adventure and curiosity, a master of wearing many hats, and an advocate for going into the world and taking what you want - Garrett was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we are so excited to share his many inspiring messages in this episode!

Time stamps:

2:00 - Not defined by one thing that you do
4:48 - No one will do it for you
7:00 - Finding a “team” photographer
10:30 - The start of passion for sports
11:55 - “Michael Jordan syndrome”
14:40 - Trying out for the team for a 3rd time
20:20 - Importance of sticking with your balanced life
21:25 - Scan
23:10 - Living a double life
26:10 - Raising rounds & Shark Tank
28:44 - Selling to Snapchat
36:57 - Sometimes crazy luck plays a part
40:44 - Found a path back to soccer
43:50 - Bucket List Family
48:03 - I try and live every day worth journaling
50:08 - Message to our kids
52:22 - Message to young athletes
54:50 - Rapid fire

If you would like to follow along Garrett and his family’s journey around the world or check out his wife, Jessica’s newly released book with National Geographic, here are their links:

https://www.thebucketlistfamily.com
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBucketListFamily
https://www.instagram.com/thebucketlistfamily/?hl=en
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/national-geographic-bucket-list-family-travel-jessica-gee/1143456046

]]>3747adventure,athlete,athletes,basketball,dreaming,dreams,family,growth,inspiring,journey,mindset,passion,perseverance,pro,soccer,sports,success,travel,usa,visionclean26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-off-the-court-eric-and-gabrielle-mika-on-player-development-color-commentating-and-the-nhl-to-utah--58922792
Time stamps:

1:43 - Last couple episodes catch up
8:17 - Pet peeve
11:48 - Indian food in France
14:45 - Flight fight
18:21 - Album of the week
19:15 - Chelsea game in London
22:10 - Off-court life
24:32 - 1000 Hours outside
25:30 - Player development role
30:45 - NBATV Broadcast
36:03 - All-Star week for AK Field!
38:21 - NHL arena to Salt Lake?
44:44 - Bowling solo in Germany
48:00 - Quote of the week
51:20 - Tune in next week!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58922792Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:01 +0000Eric MikaThis week’s “solo” isn’t quite so solo while Eric’s wife, Gabrielle, joins him for the first time in season 2 to help him give an update on life off the court. Rapid fires, updates on Eric’s player development role and his first time color...
Time stamps:

1:43 - Last couple episodes catch up
8:17 - Pet peeve
11:48 - Indian food in France
14:45 - Flight fight
18:21 - Album of the week
19:15 - Chelsea game in London
22:10 - Off-court life
24:32 - 1000 Hours outside
25:30 - Player development role
30:45 - NBATV Broadcast
36:03 - All-Star week for AK Field!
38:21 - NHL arena to Salt Lake?
44:44 - Bowling solo in Germany
48:00 - Quote of the week
51:20 - Tune in next week!]]>3167all-star,athlete,basketball,broadcast,development,ethletes,grow,growth,improve,improvement,life,mindset,nba,nhl,passion,practice,pro,sports,success,teamclean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cooking-on-and-off-the-court-alysha-clark-on-winning-cultures-story-telling-coming-in-many-forms-and-loving-to-learn--58839692
As many accolades as she’s gathered playing basketball, her perspective on life is one of balance. She has always used sports as a vehicle to inspire, empower, and uplift - and she plans on continuing that long after she’s done playing - only then using a couple of her other passions as her platform.

Join us as Alysha shares powerful things that she’s learned about what it takes to win, how to be adaptable, storytelling through cooking, and much more!

Time stamps

5:30 - Basketball beginnings
10:00 - Footwork and IQ to dominate
12:15 - Art of comparison and finding a role
16:30 - Tough start to pro life
21:00 - #1 Key to a winning culture
30:10 - Call from Jesse, Jackie, and Chelsea
33:00 - My “why” in sport
36:00 - Finding a voice and outside interests
43:06 - What excites me about life after basketball
45:00 - Love is learning lead me to cooking
51:36 - Rapid fire
57:40 - All-time WNBA starting
56:15 - Who is your #1 pick for next draft?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58839692Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Eric MikaAlysha is as accomplished as it comes on the basketball court: A 3-time WNBA champion, WNBA 6th-player of the year, Multiple WNBA All-Defense team selections, overseas champion and MVP, and college basketball scoring champion. But what sets her apart...
As many accolades as she’s gathered playing basketball, her perspective on life is one of balance. She has always used sports as a vehicle to inspire, empower, and uplift - and she plans on continuing that long after she’s done playing - only then using a couple of her other passions as her platform.

Join us as Alysha shares powerful things that she’s learned about what it takes to win, how to be adaptable, storytelling through cooking, and much more!

Time stamps

5:30 - Basketball beginnings
10:00 - Footwork and IQ to dominate
12:15 - Art of comparison and finding a role
16:30 - Tough start to pro life
21:00 - #1 Key to a winning culture
30:10 - Call from Jesse, Jackie, and Chelsea
33:00 - My “why” in sport
36:00 - Finding a voice and outside interests
43:06 - What excites me about life after basketball
45:00 - Love is learning lead me to cooking
51:36 - Rapid fire
57:40 - All-time WNBA starting
56:15 - Who is your #1 pick for next draft?]]>4057adaptability,athlete,athletes,basketball,champion,cooking,empower,excitement,growth,inspire,interests,mindset,motivation,nba,overcome,passion,perseverance,sports,success,wnbaclean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-pressure-eric-mika-on-the-psychology-of-sports-the-psychology-of-money-and-how-to-live-forever--58744557
He also gives an update into his current situation with Team Ignite and the silver linings that come with being shut down for the season.

A quick shoutout to former guest, Steve Young, a great bit of advice on consistency, a quick dive into some interesting things happening on the Olympic front, and some fun stories from China and that’s it for this week!

Time stamps
3:04 - Episode 1 getting some attention
6:25 - Pet peeve
9:24 - Italian food in Vegas
10:50 - Plane experience
14:17 - Stick Season
17:42 - 2017 BYU-Gonzaga game
20:10 - Playing with no pressure
23:28 - Waived by Ignite
30:41 - Steve Young is everywhere
33:35 - What is a genius
36:21 - “Enhanced Games”
44:18 - Chinese interpreters
50:02 - Be on the lookout!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58744557Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:00:01 +0000Eric MikaIn Episode 3, Eric again takes us through some fun rapid fires and then jumps into the million-dollar question in sports which is how can athletes play and perform at a high level without feeling the pressure that comes with the stage. He also gives...
He also gives an update into his current situation with Team Ignite and the silver linings that come with being shut down for the season.

A quick shoutout to former guest, Steve Young, a great bit of advice on consistency, a quick dive into some interesting things happening on the Olympic front, and some fun stories from China and that’s it for this week!

Time stamps
3:04 - Episode 1 getting some attention
6:25 - Pet peeve
9:24 - Italian food in Vegas
10:50 - Plane experience
14:17 - Stick Season
17:42 - 2017 BYU-Gonzaga game
20:10 - Playing with no pressure
23:28 - Waived by Ignite
30:41 - Steve Young is everywhere
33:35 - What is a genius
36:21 - “Enhanced Games”
44:18 - Chinese interpreters
50:02 - Be on the lookout!]]>3101athelte,basketball,challenge,consistency,excel,experience,growth,highlevel,ignite,mindset,nba,overcome,performance,pressure,season,skill,sports,successclean23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quitting-is-never-an-option-nadia-nadim-on-what-it-takes-to-push-past-your-limits-and-have-an-impact-larger-than-life--58664821
Nadia is perfect for the Now For Later show because she not only became one of the world’s most recognizable football players, but attained that stardom while still studying medicine and becoming a medical doctor simultaneously. She talks a lot about the grind that it took to get there but also certain advantages that athletes have to take on at the same time.

Through everything her goals have become centered on being able to give back to others and have a world-wide impact for good. She has no lack of confidence that she can change the world. Her spirit and attitude were so energizing and has already inspired everyone here on the Now For Later team to do a little bit more, push a little bit farther, and leave a bigger impact on this earth.

Time stamps:

3:54 Nadia’s story
6:12 Being adaptable
8:12 Lows are part of the journey
10:28 Introduction to football
13:26 This is what sports teach us
19:13 Doubling as a doctor
29:09 Balancing football and medical school
32:30 “Eat yourself”
37:58 Quitting is never an option
40:09 What is my “Why”
44:36 Athlete’s voices
48:50 What’s next for you
49:56 Rapid fire]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58664821Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Eric MikaNadia Nadim joins us as our first guest of season 2 and we couldn’t be luckier to have her. Her story is truly one of resilience and fighting against forces larger than life and winning. After fleeing the Taliban with her mother and sisters, Nadia...
Nadia is perfect for the Now For Later show because she not only became one of the world’s most recognizable football players, but attained that stardom while still studying medicine and becoming a medical doctor simultaneously. She talks a lot about the grind that it took to get there but also certain advantages that athletes have to take on at the same time.

Through everything her goals have become centered on being able to give back to others and have a world-wide impact for good. She has no lack of confidence that she can change the world. Her spirit and attitude were so energizing and has already inspired everyone here on the Now For Later team to do a little bit more, push a little bit farther, and leave a bigger impact on this earth.

Time stamps:

3:54 Nadia’s story
6:12 Being adaptable
8:12 Lows are part of the journey
10:28 Introduction to football
13:26 This is what sports teach us
19:13 Doubling as a doctor
29:09 Balancing football and medical school
32:30 “Eat yourself”
37:58 Quitting is never an option
40:09 What is my “Why”
44:36 Athlete’s voices
48:50 What’s next for you
49:56 Rapid fire]]>3741adversity,athlete,athletes,attitude,confidence,energizing,growth,impact,impactful,inspiration,inspire,mindset,motivation,overcome,passion,perseverance,sports,success,successful,tragedyclean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-opener-eric-mika-on-second-season-new-look-the-state-of-the-nba-and-how-to-be-an-imperfectionist--58548421He also touches on the current state of the NBA and what “grade” he would give their production as a whole. At the conclusion of his NBA takes, he gives a couple ideas for ways to incentivize teams to not come in the last 4 spots.
He finishes with some things to look out for on the social media pages and website (coming soon) and his favorite concept from “How to be an Imperfectionist” which he just finished reading and that is: The perfectionist in all of us will find 1000 ways to not do something. Imperfect conditions, improper clothing, not feeling 100%, unprepared, and the list goes on and on. Instead, think like an “imperfectionist” and find the one reason to still follow through with something that will help move your goals and visions even just 1 step farther down the road.

Time stamps
1:05 Welcome to season 2
3:11 Rapid fire
4:13 Pet peeve of the week
6:49 Best food
9:40 Rough plane experience
13:42 Great song
15:37 Guarding Anthony Davis
20:15 Quick life update: Knee, Pelion, Nike
27:09 Shoutout to former guests!
28:15 Current state of the NBA
34:00 Changes for incentivization
37:57 Story time: Relegation in Italy
42:56 What’s coming next on the show
43:56 How to be an “Imperfectionist”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58548421Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Eric MikaSeason 2 is officially underway and Eric is starting things off a little differently. He talks about some life updates: On and off the court with his rehab and his internship plans for the offseason, along with his own “rapid fires” that he often asks...He also touches on the current state of the NBA and what “grade” he would give their production as a whole. At the conclusion of his NBA takes, he gives a couple ideas for ways to incentivize teams to not come in the last 4 spots.
He finishes with some things to look out for on the social media pages and website (coming soon) and his favorite concept from “How to be an Imperfectionist” which he just finished reading and that is: The perfectionist in all of us will find 1000 ways to not do something. Imperfect conditions, improper clothing, not feeling 100%, unprepared, and the list goes on and on. Instead, think like an “imperfectionist” and find the one reason to still follow through with something that will help move your goals and visions even just 1 step farther down the road.

Time stamps
1:05 Welcome to season 2
3:11 Rapid fire
4:13 Pet peeve of the week
6:49 Best food
9:40 Rough plane experience
13:42 Great song
15:37 Guarding Anthony Davis
20:15 Quick life update: Knee, Pelion, Nike
27:09 Shoutout to former guests!
28:15 Current state of the NBA
34:00 Changes for incentivization
37:57 Story time: Relegation in Italy
42:56 What’s coming next on the show
43:56 How to be an “Imperfectionist”]]>2826athlete,athletes,basketball,concept,experience,goals,imperfect,imperfection,learn,life,lifestyle,nba,perfectionist,sports,strategy,success,successful,versatility,visionclean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-1-finale-eric-mika-and-7-principles-to-live-a-balanced-and-fulfilling-life--58173744
Time stamps
6:00 Lean into your natural gifts and talents
10:58 Put your ego to the side
15:10 Build a routine
20:45 Get ready for your “medical school”!
24:40 Deliberate vs. emergent strategies
33:55 Wear lots of hats
39:08 Be proud of where you are]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58173744Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:36:40 +0000Eric MikaSeason 1 finishes with a solo episode from our host, Eric Mika. He talks about 7 core principles that he heard over and over while interviewing his almost 2-dozen high-level guests. Eric is convinced that abiding by these principles would not just...
Time stamps
6:00 Lean into your natural gifts and talents
10:58 Put your ego to the side
15:10 Build a routine
20:45 Get ready for your “medical school”!
24:40 Deliberate vs. emergent strategies
33:55 Wear lots of hats
39:08 Be proud of where you are]]>2810balanced,finale,finish,fulfilled,fulfillment,gift,happy,later,learn,lesson,lessons,life,live,now,prepare,principles,routine,skill,strategy,talentclean125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepping-them-for-the-long-run-diljeet-taylor-on-confidence-impact-and-high-expectations-and-high-love--58052718
She talks about her own journey to become a head coach for a national track and field powerhouse and the incredible lessons she gained along the way. It was never a clear-cut or simple path but whenever she put her mind to something she just went out and did it. And still does it today.
She has trained, coached, and mentored countless national champions, professionals, and record-setters, but one of her biggest focuses is to help those very same athletes be the best versions of themselves off the track so that they are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in all phases of life.

Join us as she gives us incredible insight into how to be a leader, how to gain confidence in ourselves and instill it in others, how to be comfortable in our own skin, and how to help the next generation.

Time stamps
0:30 Sometimes balance is really hard
2:51 How to gain confidence
3:43 Faith, trust, love, built on gratitude
6:00 Picnics with the team
10:40 High expectations and high love
14:10 Kindergarten not knowing English]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58052718Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Eric MikaCoach Diljeet Taylor is the coach that every parent dreams that their kids get to play for and are trained by. She has absolutely mastered what it is to be a great coach that helps get the most out of her athletes both on and off the field. She talks...
She talks about her own journey to become a head coach for a national track and field powerhouse and the incredible lessons she gained along the way. It was never a clear-cut or simple path but whenever she put her mind to something she just went out and did it. And still does it today.
She has trained, coached, and mentored countless national champions, professionals, and record-setters, but one of her biggest focuses is to help those very same athletes be the best versions of themselves off the track so that they are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in all phases of life.

Join us as she gives us incredible insight into how to be a leader, how to gain confidence in ourselves and instill it in others, how to be comfortable in our own skin, and how to help the next generation.

Time stamps
0:30 Sometimes balance is really hard
2:51 How to gain confidence
3:43 Faith, trust, love, built on gratitude
6:00 Picnics with the team
10:40 High expectations and high love
14:10 Kindergarten not knowing English]]>4302balance,byu,champion,coach,confidence,confident,dream,empower,empowered,expectations,faith,field,gratitude,love,skill,track,trust,utah,woman,womenclean124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-needs-it-harrison-barnes-12-year-nba-vet-2015-champion-on-financial-literacy-balancing-your-life-and-how-to-recalibrate-wit--57980099
Time stamps
2:10 High energy babies
4:40 Best center he ever played with
5:20 I remember your first NBA points
7:39 All-time North Carolina starting
59:30 11 years (so far) in the NBA
10:40 Sacramento’s 2022-2023 run
14:20 Always had an interest in business
16:00 Tech camps at Yahoo, Twitter, & Facebook
19:45 What I tell younger players
21:45 Fast money24:00 Index funds
27:18 Corporate finance in college
28:00 Being competitive in the business world
30:15 Everyone needs financial literacy
32:00 Suited For Work Clothing Closet
35:10 Balancing life the longer you are in the NBA
38:00 Low points and how to recalibrate
40:00 Meditation and mindfulness
42:25 Rapid fire
44:45 Steph’s half court shot in OKC
48:00 Growing up in Iowa and following Kobe
49:00 Mom’s support the whole way]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57980099Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Eric MikaHarrison Barnes is a 12-year NBA vet that has always had an interest in finance and business. At UNC where he shined on the court for 2 years, he also studied corporate finance which started this journey of business that has taken off and he thinks,...
Time stamps
2:10 High energy babies
4:40 Best center he ever played with
5:20 I remember your first NBA points
7:39 All-time North Carolina starting
59:30 11 years (so far) in the NBA
10:40 Sacramento’s 2022-2023 run
14:20 Always had an interest in business
16:00 Tech camps at Yahoo, Twitter, & Facebook
19:45 What I tell younger players
21:45 Fast money24:00 Index funds
27:18 Corporate finance in college
28:00 Being competitive in the business world
30:15 Everyone needs financial literacy
32:00 Suited For Work Clothing Closet
35:10 Balancing life the longer you are in the NBA
38:00 Low points and how to recalibrate
40:00 Meditation and mindfulness
42:25 Rapid fire
44:45 Steph’s half court shot in OKC
48:00 Growing up in Iowa and following Kobe
49:00 Mom’s support the whole way]]>3179athele,balance,basketball,business,entrepreneur,finance,journey,nba,recreation,sportsclean123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-should-have-one-eric-mika-on-the-benefits-of-starting-a-podcast-having-an-attitude-of-gratitude-and-staying-consistent--57908724
Time stamps:

3:28 Ceramics
6:15 Off the ol’ crutches & post-op memories
12:00 Thanksgiving & Opa
16:00 Sauna run-ins
19:29 Shout-out to Kyle Van Noy
23:04 Stand-up comedy
7:50 Improvements thanks to the Podcast
29:35 Everyone should have a podcast
33:10 Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
36:50 Looking for buried treasure


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Time stamps:

3:28 Ceramics
6:15 Off the ol’ crutches & post-op memories
12:00 Thanksgiving & Opa
16:00 Sauna run-ins
19:29 Shout-out to Kyle Van Noy
23:04 Stand-up comedy
7:50 Improvements thanks to the Podcast
29:35 Everyone should have a podcast
33:10 Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
36:50 Looking for buried treasure


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Now For Later Apple⁠⁠⁠]]>2449adversity,athletes,business,career,comfort,family,father,growth,hard-work,improvement,inspiring,life,lifestyle,motivation,passion,sauna,self-development,success,successful,updateclean122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/presence-of-mind-bronson-kaufusi-2-sport-college-athlete-and-nfl-veteran-on-gaining-an-edge-with-your-mental-game-teaching-next-gen--57825960
Time stamps:

4:35: Greatest moment as a basketball player
8:33: Didn’t even know my Dad played
13:50: Playing both football and basketball in college
17:45: Strengthening your mental game
21:53: The draft & start of pro career
26:05: Sports is just a vehicle
30:25: Just show up
33:40: Invite people to whatever you play
36:45: Rookie year surgery
41:15: Jumping into business while playing
45:25: IAmNation
48:15: Teaching my kids about business early
52:40: Playing on the Jets with my brother, Corbin
56:04: Staying ready
1:00:40: Rapid fire

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Now For Later Apple⁠⁠⁠]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57825960Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:03 +0000Eric MikaBronson is a 6-year NFL Veteran that takes us through his unique experience of playing 2 college sports simultaneously and having his father, Steve, as an assistant coach on the football team. He talks about a balance of life and sports instilled in...
Time stamps:

4:35: Greatest moment as a basketball player
8:33: Didn’t even know my Dad played
13:50: Playing both football and basketball in college
17:45: Strengthening your mental game
21:53: The draft & start of pro career
26:05: Sports is just a vehicle
30:25: Just show up
33:40: Invite people to whatever you play
36:45: Rookie year surgery
41:15: Jumping into business while playing
45:25: IAmNation
48:15: Teaching my kids about business early
52:40: Playing on the Jets with my brother, Corbin
56:04: Staying ready
1:00:40: Rapid fire

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She also talks about the important role that education played in her life, burying herself in difficult projects because she was lost at one point, and a wild ride that was life “post-skiing” and the many stops it took her before she landed at her perfect job.

Time Stamps
3:30 Growing up in Golden Valley, MN
11:30 Competitive skiing from a young age
17:08 Barriers of entry into Skiing
23:15 Confidence in an individual sport
29:10 Balancing High School & Skiing
38:30 Europas & decision to go to college
47:00 Importance of school
51:38 Injuries, surgeries, and pre-med
59:30 Some time to breath
1:04:30 Coaching
1:10:15 Identity as skier
1:15:00 Dream job
1:21:08 Twisty road
1:27:00 Rapid Fire

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She also talks about the important role that education played in her life, burying herself in difficult projects because she was lost at one point, and a wild ride that was life “post-skiing” and the many stops it took her before she landed at her perfect job.

Time Stamps
3:30 Growing up in Golden Valley, MN
11:30 Competitive skiing from a young age
17:08 Barriers of entry into Skiing
23:15 Confidence in an individual sport
29:10 Balancing High School & Skiing
38:30 Europas & decision to go to college
47:00 Importance of school
51:38 Injuries, surgeries, and pre-med
59:30 Some time to breath
1:04:30 Coaching
1:10:15 Identity as skier
1:15:00 Dream job
1:21:08 Twisty road
1:27:00 Rapid Fire

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Now For Later Apple⁠⁠⁠]]>5859balance,career,champion,coach,coaching,competition,confidence,dream,education,growth,happy,important,injuries,life,passion,ski,skiing,skill,skills,supportclean120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-i-knew-what-i-know-now-deron-williams-former-nba-star-on-getting-your-mind-right-keeping-your-competitive-spirit-alive-passions--57625606Deron also talks about the difficulties of finding yourself after your career in professional sports but also the equally difficult times while you're still playing. He has a lot of amazing stories and bits of advice for anyone trying to find it within and be the best versions of themselves. Enjoy!

Time stamps:

4:28: Growing up with a single mom and getting into sports
6:56: Importance of playing multiple sports
10:40: Fight night with Frank Gore
14:44: When basketball clicked for him
18:10: Work ethic took me where others more talented couldn’t get to
20:05: Playing in Turkey during the lockout
23:04: Getting Traded from Utah
26:05: First steps for mental health
28:02: If I knew what I know now
32:08: Plant medicine
37:45: Team USA
45:30: Loss of identity leaving the game
53:45: What athletes can start doing now
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Now For Later Apple⁠⁠⁠]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57625606Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:00:03 +0000Eric MikaFormer NBA Star, Deron Williams opens up about how different his life and career would have gone if he had the knowledge and tools for his mental health, dealing with stress and trauma, and expressing his internal struggles. He talks about the...Deron also talks about the difficulties of finding yourself after your career in professional sports but also the equally difficult times while you're still playing. He has a lot of amazing stories and bits of advice for anyone trying to find it within and be the best versions of themselves. Enjoy!

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4:28: Growing up with a single mom and getting into sports
6:56: Importance of playing multiple sports
10:40: Fight night with Frank Gore
14:44: When basketball clicked for him
18:10: Work ethic took me where others more talented couldn’t get to
20:05: Playing in Turkey during the lockout
23:04: Getting Traded from Utah
26:05: First steps for mental health
28:02: If I knew what I know now
32:08: Plant medicine
37:45: Team USA
45:30: Loss of identity leaving the game
53:45: What athletes can start doing now
1:05:00: Build a network that you trust
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4:30 Knee Injury
12:00 The Parable of The Chinese Farmer
16:30 Perspective Changed Thanks to Podcast
19:55 Singapore with Ignite
28:20 New Season of Podcast
36:10 Other Shows
39:16 Halloween, Baby
42:19 Secret Word for Giveaway


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12:00 The Parable of The Chinese Farmer
16:30 Perspective Changed Thanks to Podcast
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36:10 Other Shows
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42:19 Secret Word for Giveaway


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As a former college soccer play she has drawn from her experiences as she transitioned into the finance world, Duke firmly believes in the importance of hard work, confidence, and networking in achieving success. She emphasizes that effort trumps intelligence and that with confidence and competitiveness, one can catch up to anyone.

She also underscores the significance of networking, both within and outside one's existing network, and encourages students and athletes to leverage their time in school to forge valuable connections.

Join Eric Mika and Susannah Duke as they delve deeper into these insights on the next episode of the Now For Later podcast.

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3:09 Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Working Mother & Transitioning from College Athlete to Finance Success
7:50 Unexpected Career Path Shaped by College Soccer
17:10 The Power of Authentic Networking for Growth
27:41 Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Athletes

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As a former college soccer play she has drawn from her experiences as she transitioned into the finance world, Duke firmly believes in the importance of hard work, confidence, and networking in achieving success. She emphasizes that effort trumps intelligence and that with confidence and competitiveness, one can catch up to anyone.

She also underscores the significance of networking, both within and outside one's existing network, and encourages students and athletes to leverage their time in school to forge valuable connections.

Join Eric Mika and Susannah Duke as they delve deeper into these insights on the next episode of the Now For Later podcast.

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3:09 Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Working Mother & Transitioning from College Athlete to Finance Success
7:50 Unexpected Career Path Shaped by College Soccer
17:10 The Power of Authentic Networking for Growth
27:41 Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Athletes

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Linkedin]]>2680athlete,authentic,authenticity,balance,career,college,environmental,finance,foundation,growth,life,mindset,navigate,network,networking,passion,path,science,success,workclean117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-your-authentic-self-ben-patch-professional-volleyball-player-artist-on-the-importance-authenticity-playing-for-team-usa-bein--57386023
Ben shares his experience growing up in Tonga as a child and the artistic world view it instilled in him that he carried once he moved to Utah as a teenager. His love of dance drew him initially to volleyball at the age of 15 because it seemed to be like "dancing in the air". Quickly taking to the sport and paving his path towards becoming a professional volleyball player.

Finding solace in ceramics throughout high school Ben's passion for art and design dramatically grew into what is now his career outside of athletics. Involvement in ceramic art, interior architecture/design, Ben is the definition of an artist (although this isn't a term he humbly explained he would dub himself). His diverse range of experiences has shaped his perspective on the factors influencing personal and professional growth in athletes. Patch believes that growth is influenced by self-discovery, overcoming fear of judgment, and the desire to fit in. He suggests that societal expectations can often hinder athletes' personal development, as they feel the need to prioritize their sport above all else. However, Patch emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique qualities and pursuing diverse interests outside of sports, as he believes this holistic approach can lead to personal and professional growth.

Join Eric Mika and Ben Patch as they explore the meaning of finding your true self, discovering your passions, & revisiting stories from their athletic careers.

Timestamps:
1:23 Cultural Shock and Artistic Growth: Ben Patch's Journey
04:03 Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Fear
7:49 Empowering Management for Athlete Development
10:52 The Unique Pressure of Being a Volleyball Player
15:52 Maximizing Opportunities Through Early School Departure
19:20 The Value of Time in Personal Growth and Athletic Excellence
35:00 Finding Your True Self Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Ben shares his experience growing up in Tonga as a child and the artistic world view it instilled in him that he carried once he moved to Utah as a teenager. His love of dance drew him initially to volleyball at the age of 15 because it seemed to be like "dancing in the air". Quickly taking to the sport and paving his path towards becoming a professional volleyball player.

Finding solace in ceramics throughout high school Ben's passion for art and design dramatically grew into what is now his career outside of athletics. Involvement in ceramic art, interior architecture/design, Ben is the definition of an artist (although this isn't a term he humbly explained he would dub himself). His diverse range of experiences has shaped his perspective on the factors influencing personal and professional growth in athletes. Patch believes that growth is influenced by self-discovery, overcoming fear of judgment, and the desire to fit in. He suggests that societal expectations can often hinder athletes' personal development, as they feel the need to prioritize their sport above all else. However, Patch emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique qualities and pursuing diverse interests outside of sports, as he believes this holistic approach can lead to personal and professional growth.

Join Eric Mika and Ben Patch as they explore the meaning of finding your true self, discovering your passions, & revisiting stories from their athletic careers.

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1:23 Cultural Shock and Artistic Growth: Ben Patch's Journey
04:03 Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Fear
7:49 Empowering Management for Athlete Development
10:52 The Unique Pressure of Being a Volleyball Player
15:52 Maximizing Opportunities Through Early School Departure
19:20 The Value of Time in Personal Growth and Athletic Excellence
35:00 Finding Your True Self Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Beginning with her roots in soccer she decided at a young age not to pursue athletics at a higher level but began leaning into her passion of photography, finding her unique footing capturing incredible moments of other athletes. Abigail discusses how she went from shooting college soccer games to landing a job with the Los Angeles Lakers. Hustling her way to the top of her profession, sending out numerous emails, growing her network, and taking chances others might not. She shares her "Moto" that the worst someone can say is no, & that by pursuing what she was passionate about she created a reality in that her job is something that she would happy consume 24 hours a day.

Passionate about the art of story telling and capturing the emotions of a moment, Abigail shares her experience of photographing Kobe Bryant's Memorial Service, LeBron James breaking the NBA All-Time Scoring Record, & her experiences getting to personally know some of the biggest names in basketball. Her passion for photography is evident in her dedication to her craft, her constant pursuit of inspiration from other photographers, and her commitment to capturing the essence of a game or event. Cherishing the sense of competition and camaraderie that being part of a team brings. Discussing the experience of being a female in a male dominated field, Abigail shares her insights on what it takes to be successful in this field, how she over came imposter syndrome, & what she plans to do next in her future.

Join Eric Mika and his Cousin Abigail Field on this episode of the Now For Later podcast as they delve deeper into the many incredible stories of iconic sport moments that Abby has photographed, along with the story behind her secret handshake with LeBron James.

Timestamps:
4:00 Life Growing Up, Playing Sports, & Finding Photography
8:48 Influences on Abby's Photography 
12:15 The Power of High Quality Media 
16:00 Photography Becoming a Turning Point
19:38 Photography Adventures with the Bucket List Family
21:22 Creating Opportunities Through Networking and Persistence
23:28 Landing a Job as a Lakers Photographer, Navigating the Sports Industry, & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
30:40 What the Basketball World Was Like When Kobe Passed, Capturing those moments
36:55 Photographing LeBron James' Record-Breaking Moment
45:44 Being Prepared, Being Professional, & a Woman in a Male Dominated Field Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Abby's Reflection Photo]]>Buzzsprout-13783455Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000Eric MikaAbigail Field is a renowned sports photographer celebrated for her work with the Los Angeles Lakers where she has captured some of the most talked about and important sports moments in recent years. Beginning with her roots in soccer she decided at...
Beginning with her roots in soccer she decided at a young age not to pursue athletics at a higher level but began leaning into her passion of photography, finding her unique footing capturing incredible moments of other athletes. Abigail discusses how she went from shooting college soccer games to landing a job with the Los Angeles Lakers. Hustling her way to the top of her profession, sending out numerous emails, growing her network, and taking chances others might not. She shares her "Moto" that the worst someone can say is no, & that by pursuing what she was passionate about she created a reality in that her job is something that she would happy consume 24 hours a day.

Passionate about the art of story telling and capturing the emotions of a moment, Abigail shares her experience of photographing Kobe Bryant's Memorial Service, LeBron James breaking the NBA All-Time Scoring Record, & her experiences getting to personally know some of the biggest names in basketball. Her passion for photography is evident in her dedication to her craft, her constant pursuit of inspiration from other photographers, and her commitment to capturing the essence of a game or event. Cherishing the sense of competition and camaraderie that being part of a team brings. Discussing the experience of being a female in a male dominated field, Abigail shares her insights on what it takes to be successful in this field, how she over came imposter syndrome, & what she plans to do next in her future.

Join Eric Mika and his Cousin Abigail Field on this episode of the Now For Later podcast as they delve deeper into the many incredible stories of iconic sport moments that Abby has photographed, along with the story behind her secret handshake with LeBron James.

Timestamps:
4:00 Life Growing Up, Playing Sports, & Finding Photography
8:48 Influences on Abby's Photography 
12:15 The Power of High Quality Media 
16:00 Photography Becoming a Turning Point
19:38 Photography Adventures with the Bucket List Family
21:22 Creating Opportunities Through Networking and Persistence
23:28 Landing a Job as a Lakers Photographer, Navigating the Sports Industry, & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
30:40 What the Basketball World Was Like When Kobe Passed, Capturing those moments
36:55 Photographing LeBron James' Record-Breaking Moment
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3881clean115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/olympic-silver-medalist-gymnast-mykayla-skinner-a-story-of-resilience-tokyo-2020-life-after-the-abusive-environment-of-elite-gymnastic--57386031Intense commitment becoming an Elite Gymnast, having a full time job as a professional athlete by the age of 12.  Missing family vacations, school events, & normal teenage actives all for her Olympic dream. 

Mykayla opens up about the harsh and abusive treatment that she and other elite gymnasts received while training and competing under USA Gymnastics. Recalling experiences at Karolyi Ranch, the Larry Nasser Sexual Assault Scandal,  & evolution within USA Gymnastics for the better.

At 24, she became the oldest U.S. Olympic gymnast since 2004 traveling an unusual path to Olympic Silver.  After qualifying as an alternate for the 2016 Olympic Team, MyKayla departed the world stage to compete for the University of Utah, where she became a 2 time NCAA champion.
Unexpectedly, deciding to leave school in order to pursue her Olympic dreams one last time.  Facing a  year-long extension of training, COVID-induced pneumonia, a bone spur in one heel, & tendonitis leading up to the Olympic stage.

After placing 4th on vault and 11th all-around at the Tokyo preliminaries she was denied to compete in finals due to the two-per-country rule.  Publicly retired from gymnastics the next day,  gaining a second chance when Simone Biles unexpectedly withdrew from the vault competition.

Since retiring MyKayla returned to school graduating with a degree in broadcasting and journalism. Her & her husband  host a candid marriage podcast "Agree to Disagree" along with their ever-growing YouTube channel. The couple recently welcomed their first born, a little girl.

Join Eric and Mykayla on our longest episode to date, as they discuss competing on the largest athletic stages in the world, the insanity that is the sport of gymnastics, and the twists and turns that you face as you work your way to the top.

Timestamps:
4:47  Rigorous and Demanding Journey of Elite Gymnastics Training
16:54 Shift in Discipline and Work Ethic
19:26 Inadequate Care and Oversight in USA Gymnastics
31:41 Controversial Olympic Team Selection Process
33:54 Rio 2016: Unfavorable Training Conditions 
37:12 Mykayla's Journey to Olympic Success
46:51 Tokyo 2020 Initial Disappointment
50:19  Challenge of the Twisties, Stepping in for Simone, & Winning Silver
58:36 Finding Balance: Athletics, Education, and Beyond Following Retirement Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Agree to Disagree]]>Buzzsprout-13683002Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000Eric MikaMykayla Skinner an Olympic Gymnast closed out her professional athletic career with a bang, winning a Silver Metal in Vault at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Intense commitment becoming an Elite Gymnast, having a full time job as a professional athlete by...Intense commitment becoming an Elite Gymnast, having a full time job as a professional athlete by the age of 12.  Missing family vacations, school events, & normal teenage actives all for her Olympic dream. 

Mykayla opens up about the harsh and abusive treatment that she and other elite gymnasts received while training and competing under USA Gymnastics. Recalling experiences at Karolyi Ranch, the Larry Nasser Sexual Assault Scandal,  & evolution within USA Gymnastics for the better.

At 24, she became the oldest U.S. Olympic gymnast since 2004 traveling an unusual path to Olympic Silver.  After qualifying as an alternate for the 2016 Olympic Team, MyKayla departed the world stage to compete for the University of Utah, where she became a 2 time NCAA champion.
Unexpectedly, deciding to leave school in order to pursue her Olympic dreams one last time.  Facing a  year-long extension of training, COVID-induced pneumonia, a bone spur in one heel, & tendonitis leading up to the Olympic stage.

After placing 4th on vault and 11th all-around at the Tokyo preliminaries she was denied to compete in finals due to the two-per-country rule.  Publicly retired from gymnastics the next day,  gaining a second chance when Simone Biles unexpectedly withdrew from the vault competition.

Since retiring MyKayla returned to school graduating with a degree in broadcasting and journalism. Her & her husband  host a candid marriage podcast "Agree to Disagree" along with their ever-growing YouTube channel. The couple recently welcomed their first born, a little girl.

Join Eric and Mykayla on our longest episode to date, as they discuss competing on the largest athletic stages in the world, the insanity that is the sport of gymnastics, and the twists and turns that you face as you work your way to the top.

Timestamps:
4:47  Rigorous and Demanding Journey of Elite Gymnastics Training
16:54 Shift in Discipline and Work Ethic
19:26 Inadequate Care and Oversight in USA Gymnastics
31:41 Controversial Olympic Team Selection Process
33:54 Rio 2016: Unfavorable Training Conditions 
37:12 Mykayla's Journey to Olympic Success
46:51 Tokyo 2020 Initial Disappointment
50:19  Challenge of the Twisties, Stepping in for Simone, & Winning Silver
58:36 Finding Balance: Athletics, Education, and Beyond Following Retirement Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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As the time came for her to make the decision to either pursue Division 1 Athletics or pivot in her pursuits Lee Anne ultimately knew herself and her "gut" well enough to know that playing volleyball was not something she wanted to continue doing. Transitioning into broadcasting & journalism she interned for Reader’s Digest in New York City, worked at ESPN in Connecticut, and worked for “The Late Show with David Letterman” as Letterman’s personal assistant where among other responsibilities she was in charge of all philanthropic activities.

Another transition in her professional life came with her marriage to NBA Player Mark Pope, where together the two began to prepare for life after the inevitable end of basketball. Keeping all options open they looked into a variety of options including franchising, medical school, law school, and coaching. Having a high capacity of flexibility and following whatever life threw their way. An incredible story of transitions, hard work, and an exceptional view on rolling with the punches. Being grateful for what was and becoming excited for what will be.

Lee Anne has been married to Mark Pope for 24 years. They have moved 12 times while he played professionally  (Pacers, Bucks, Knicks, Nuggets) and coached (Georgia, Wake Forest, BYU, UVU) Mark is now the BYU men’s head basketball coach, with Lee Anne being very involved with the BYU men’s basketball team. Together they have 4 daughters, and are ready at anytime for life to transition them into as Lee Anne says "their 4th and 5th careers".

Join Eric Mika and Lee Anne Pope as they delve deeper into her incredible mindset and whirlwind story of pivoting, finding success, & preparing Now For Later.

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1:44 The transformative power of player-coach relationships
6:08 Big 12: BYU's Thriving in the Top Basketball League
13:00 Deciding to Pivot & Not Pursue Division 1 Athletics
15:15 Broadcasting & Journalism, Working for David Letterman 
22:32 Trusting Your Gut When Making Decisions
26:31 Leveraging Basketball for Future Opportunities
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As the time came for her to make the decision to either pursue Division 1 Athletics or pivot in her pursuits Lee Anne ultimately knew herself and her "gut" well enough to know that playing volleyball was not something she wanted to continue doing. Transitioning into broadcasting & journalism she interned for Reader’s Digest in New York City, worked at ESPN in Connecticut, and worked for “The Late Show with David Letterman” as Letterman’s personal assistant where among other responsibilities she was in charge of all philanthropic activities.

Another transition in her professional life came with her marriage to NBA Player Mark Pope, where together the two began to prepare for life after the inevitable end of basketball. Keeping all options open they looked into a variety of options including franchising, medical school, law school, and coaching. Having a high capacity of flexibility and following whatever life threw their way. An incredible story of transitions, hard work, and an exceptional view on rolling with the punches. Being grateful for what was and becoming excited for what will be.

Lee Anne has been married to Mark Pope for 24 years. They have moved 12 times while he played professionally  (Pacers, Bucks, Knicks, Nuggets) and coached (Georgia, Wake Forest, BYU, UVU) Mark is now the BYU men’s head basketball coach, with Lee Anne being very involved with the BYU men’s basketball team. Together they have 4 daughters, and are ready at anytime for life to transition them into as Lee Anne says "their 4th and 5th careers".

Join Eric Mika and Lee Anne Pope as they delve deeper into her incredible mindset and whirlwind story of pivoting, finding success, & preparing Now For Later.

Timestamps:
1:44 The transformative power of player-coach relationships
6:08 Big 12: BYU's Thriving in the Top Basketball League
13:00 Deciding to Pivot & Not Pursue Division 1 Athletics
15:15 Broadcasting & Journalism, Working for David Letterman 
22:32 Trusting Your Gut When Making Decisions
26:31 Leveraging Basketball for Future Opportunities
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Connect With Lee Anne ]]>2393clean113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-year-nba-player-avery-bradley-paving-his-own-path-understanding-the-business-of-basketball-robe-the-clothing-company-of-the-futur--57386034
Avery shares his life story sharing the struggles and hardships he faced growing up in a tough area, in a single parent home.  After getting into and attending a school called Bellarmine Prep Avery says his life was "forever changed", and he was "changed as a person". Working extremely hard to earn his place at the school working countless hours, practicing ball, and studying to create the life he wanted for himself. With his greatest driver to be the first person in his family to go to college, and to prove to himself and others that he can be more than anything anyone ever expected. 

Avery talks about his long and impressive career in the NBA, the struggles and highlights throughout. Bradley's perspective on professional life is centered around personal growth and finding fulfillment beyond basketball. His experiences, such as the death of his parents and becoming a father, have shaped his outlook on life and the importance of exploring opportunities outside of basketball. He emphasizes the importance of understanding basketball as a business and encourages young athletes to make connections and reach out to industries they are interested in.

Off the court Bradley has cofounded a clothing company called ROBE that is focused on having a sustainable impact on the fashion industry and to allow athletes to find a form of self expression. He talks about the importance and impact that athletes have in the world and that keeping that in mind he with his co founder created a clothing company for the future of fashion. Connecting fans with athletes by selling and repurposing clothes from closets of top players,  donating 20% of the sales to charity. With an emphasis above all on purpose and giving back.

Join Eric Mika and Avery Bradley on this episode of the Now For Later podcast as they delve deeper into Bradley's journey of personal growth, the power of the NBA, and life beyond basketball.

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7:57 Getting into  Bellarmine Prep
12:55 Basketball's Power to Connect and Create Opportunities
18:26 The Transformative role of Avery Bradley's mom
23:50 Total Transformation 
25:15 The Power of Injury and Recovery, and How to Build a Strong Foundation Beyond Basketball
35:08 ROBE, & the Power of Fashion as a Performance Enhancer for Athletes
40:45 Building a Personal Brand 
53:06 Avery Bradley's Impactful NBA JourneyConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Avery shares his life story sharing the struggles and hardships he faced growing up in a tough area, in a single parent home.  After getting into and attending a school called Bellarmine Prep Avery says his life was "forever changed", and he was "changed as a person". Working extremely hard to earn his place at the school working countless hours, practicing ball, and studying to create the life he wanted for himself. With his greatest driver to be the first person in his family to go to college, and to prove to himself and others that he can be more than anything anyone ever expected. 

Avery talks about his long and impressive career in the NBA, the struggles and highlights throughout. Bradley's perspective on professional life is centered around personal growth and finding fulfillment beyond basketball. His experiences, such as the death of his parents and becoming a father, have shaped his outlook on life and the importance of exploring opportunities outside of basketball. He emphasizes the importance of understanding basketball as a business and encourages young athletes to make connections and reach out to industries they are interested in.

Off the court Bradley has cofounded a clothing company called ROBE that is focused on having a sustainable impact on the fashion industry and to allow athletes to find a form of self expression. He talks about the importance and impact that athletes have in the world and that keeping that in mind he with his co founder created a clothing company for the future of fashion. Connecting fans with athletes by selling and repurposing clothes from closets of top players,  donating 20% of the sales to charity. With an emphasis above all on purpose and giving back.

Join Eric Mika and Avery Bradley on this episode of the Now For Later podcast as they delve deeper into Bradley's journey of personal growth, the power of the NBA, and life beyond basketball.

Timestamps:
7:57 Getting into  Bellarmine Prep
12:55 Basketball's Power to Connect and Create Opportunities
18:26 The Transformative role of Avery Bradley's mom
23:50 Total Transformation 
25:15 The Power of Injury and Recovery, and How to Build a Strong Foundation Beyond Basketball
35:08 ROBE, & the Power of Fashion as a Performance Enhancer for Athletes
40:45 Building a Personal Brand 
53:06 Avery Bradley's Impactful NBA JourneyConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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John joins Eric for not only his first ever podcast interview, but the  first interview he has done in years. Sharing his perspective on life beyond basketball and finding  balance  on and off the court. He emphasizes the need for athletes to explore interests and activities outside of sports, prioritize their physical well-being, and prepare for the potential void that retirement can bring. Highlighting the importance of having a strong foundation and fulfilling activities outside of the game.

John shares stories from his long lasting career in the NBA and how It wasn't until his second contract, that he thought "maybe I am not that bad after all".  Speaking of confidence and the importance of humility and always being prepared for what life will throw your way.

Join Eric Mika and John Stockton on this exclusive episode of the Now For Later podcast as they delve deeper into these topics.

Timestamps:
00:31 Preparing for Life Beyond Basketball: John Stockton's Perspective
06:45 The transformative power of sports on individuals
09:27 The Importance of Multiple Sports in Youth Athletics
14:32 The Rise of John Stockton in Basketball
19:36 The Importance of Preparation and FitnessConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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John doesn't have any socials, or do interviews often. We were so excited to have had him on the show and get this exclusive experience. ]]>Buzzsprout-13599975Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000Eric MikaJohn Stockton played 19 seasons in the NBA , and was one of the greatest point guards the NBA has ever seen. 10 time NBA All-Star, WCAC Player of the Year, played in 2 Olympic Games, & scored over 19,700 points throughout his career. He is known...
John joins Eric for not only his first ever podcast interview, but the  first interview he has done in years. Sharing his perspective on life beyond basketball and finding  balance  on and off the court. He emphasizes the need for athletes to explore interests and activities outside of sports, prioritize their physical well-being, and prepare for the potential void that retirement can bring. Highlighting the importance of having a strong foundation and fulfilling activities outside of the game.

John shares stories from his long lasting career in the NBA and how It wasn't until his second contract, that he thought "maybe I am not that bad after all".  Speaking of confidence and the importance of humility and always being prepared for what life will throw your way.

Join Eric Mika and John Stockton on this exclusive episode of the Now For Later podcast as they delve deeper into these topics.

Timestamps:
00:31 Preparing for Life Beyond Basketball: John Stockton's Perspective
06:45 The transformative power of sports on individuals
09:27 The Importance of Multiple Sports in Youth Athletics
14:32 The Rise of John Stockton in Basketball
19:36 The Importance of Preparation and FitnessConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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John doesn't have any socials, or do interviews often. We were so excited to have had him on the show and get this exclusive experience. ]]>1855clean111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-time-super-bowl-champ-kyle-van-noy-importance-of-being-genuine-his-ongoing-9-year-nfl-career-educating-yourself-by-expanding-your--57386024
Kyle shares his perspective on success in sports and that the importance of communication is rooted in being well-rounded and prepared for life beyond sports.  Constantly learning and trying new things, Kyle has embarked in dipping his toes in a wide range of skills from flipping homes with his wife to learning and preforming standup comedy.

Describing the down time after his first two years in the NFL when Kyle considered retirement he describes what kept him going and how he got himself out of that headspace to rise up and have an extremely successful long career that's ongoing today. Emphasizing the importance of being knowledgeable and prepared to hold your own in any situation in life, especially professionally in meetings and negotiations.

Eric and Kyle talk about the importance of being genuine in all you do, especially as one goes about networking, learning how to successfully represent oneself, taking pride in who you are, and what you stand for. Join Eric Mika and Kyle Van Noy on this episode of the Now For Later podcast to delve deeper into the advice Kyle gives to those kids who are learning who they are and navigating the winding pursuit of chasing ones dreams.

Timestamps:
00:23 The Power of Authentic Connections
06:23 Rise in Football
09:32 Strategic decisions for success
12:40 Starting the Conversation Early: Advice for Kids Pursuing Sports
15:56 From Disappointment to Super Bowl Success
23:45 The Importance of Specializing and Persevering
33:22 The Power of Genuine Networking 
44:25 Retirement Considerations and Future EndeavorsConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Kyle shares his perspective on success in sports and that the importance of communication is rooted in being well-rounded and prepared for life beyond sports.  Constantly learning and trying new things, Kyle has embarked in dipping his toes in a wide range of skills from flipping homes with his wife to learning and preforming standup comedy.

Describing the down time after his first two years in the NFL when Kyle considered retirement he describes what kept him going and how he got himself out of that headspace to rise up and have an extremely successful long career that's ongoing today. Emphasizing the importance of being knowledgeable and prepared to hold your own in any situation in life, especially professionally in meetings and negotiations.

Eric and Kyle talk about the importance of being genuine in all you do, especially as one goes about networking, learning how to successfully represent oneself, taking pride in who you are, and what you stand for. Join Eric Mika and Kyle Van Noy on this episode of the Now For Later podcast to delve deeper into the advice Kyle gives to those kids who are learning who they are and navigating the winding pursuit of chasing ones dreams.

Timestamps:
00:23 The Power of Authentic Connections
06:23 Rise in Football
09:32 Strategic decisions for success
12:40 Starting the Conversation Early: Advice for Kids Pursuing Sports
15:56 From Disappointment to Super Bowl Success
23:45 The Importance of Specializing and Persevering
33:22 The Power of Genuine Networking 
44:25 Retirement Considerations and Future EndeavorsConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Originally from Louisville, Aidan talks about his journey in football, with a strong emphasis on personal growth, and the importance of listening to those who have already achieved success in the sport, such as NFL players and his father.

He firmly believes in the significance of paying attention to details and setting oneself apart from others in order to achieve success, going above and beyond what is expected. Aiden explains that football is a business and that making smart decisions and networking are crucial for longevity and success.

Appreciating the knowledge and experiences passed down to him by his father and uses them as guidance in his own career as he chases his NFL dream.

Join Eric Mika and Aiden Robbins on this episode of the Now For Later to learn more about Aidan's past and upcoming football career, and hear them debate which sport is easier... football or basketball?  

Timestamps:
1:56 Family and Warning of Lake Larnier  
6:02 Journey to Football  
8:17 Family Guidance and Football Lessons  
9:33 Father's Influence and Advice about  Football 
20:31  Perseverance in College Football 23:30 Believing in Oneself and Overcoming Adversity 
25:26 Achievements Beyond Athletics 
31:36 The Power of Networking
 35:48 The Value of Mentorship and NIL DealsConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Originally from Louisville, Aidan talks about his journey in football, with a strong emphasis on personal growth, and the importance of listening to those who have already achieved success in the sport, such as NFL players and his father.

He firmly believes in the significance of paying attention to details and setting oneself apart from others in order to achieve success, going above and beyond what is expected. Aiden explains that football is a business and that making smart decisions and networking are crucial for longevity and success.

Appreciating the knowledge and experiences passed down to him by his father and uses them as guidance in his own career as he chases his NFL dream.

Join Eric Mika and Aiden Robbins on this episode of the Now For Later to learn more about Aidan's past and upcoming football career, and hear them debate which sport is easier... football or basketball?  

Timestamps:
1:56 Family and Warning of Lake Larnier  
6:02 Journey to Football  
8:17 Family Guidance and Football Lessons  
9:33 Father's Influence and Advice about  Football 
20:31  Perseverance in College Football 23:30 Believing in Oneself and Overcoming Adversity 
25:26 Achievements Beyond Athletics 
31:36 The Power of Networking
 35:48 The Value of Mentorship and NIL DealsConnect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod
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Timestamps:
6:50 Growing and Heart 
11:22 Going Undrafted and Professional Career
19:11 D League and All-Star Performance
21:06 Transitioning off the Court
27:29 Word of Mouth Marketing / Importance of Networking
32:04 Entrepreneurship
39:01 Financial Literacy and Educating Yourself Through the Internet
43:15 Overcoming Roadblocks
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Timestamps:
6:50 Growing and Heart 
11:22 Going Undrafted and Professional Career
19:11 D League and All-Star Performance
21:06 Transitioning off the Court
27:29 Word of Mouth Marketing / Importance of Networking
32:04 Entrepreneurship
39:01 Financial Literacy and Educating Yourself Through the Internet
43:15 Overcoming Roadblocks
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Eric shares his experiences with the team, including training camps, exhibition games, and meeting guest speakers like General Martin E. Dempsey.  Highlighting the significance of representing the country and the valuable lessons he has learned from working with NBA coaches and players. 

Eric Gives his take and comments on going viral on the internet for looking like a "NPC generated player" since the announcement of players on team USA.

They also discuss the success and growth of the podcast, the importance of balance and personal development, and Eric's plans for his education and networking while playing basketball.

Timestamps:
5:30 Traveling with Team USA
10:42 Basketball Experiences and Networking
15:45 Life Updates
21:10 Podcast Journey and Discoveries
31:30 Learning and Growth

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Eric shares his experiences with the team, including training camps, exhibition games, and meeting guest speakers like General Martin E. Dempsey.  Highlighting the significance of representing the country and the valuable lessons he has learned from working with NBA coaches and players. 

Eric Gives his take and comments on going viral on the internet for looking like a "NPC generated player" since the announcement of players on team USA.

They also discuss the success and growth of the podcast, the importance of balance and personal development, and Eric's plans for his education and networking while playing basketball.

Timestamps:
5:30 Traveling with Team USA
10:42 Basketball Experiences and Networking
15:45 Life Updates
21:10 Podcast Journey and Discoveries
31:30 Learning and Growth

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Growing up, Ted loved playing sports and was such a fierce competitor he earned the nickname of ‘CompetiTed’. And while Ted was good at lot of sports, he excelled at Lacrosse and it quickly became a huge part of his life and identity. Ted was a 6-time All-American, twice in high school and all four years in college, won national player of the year as a senior at BYU, was a 3-year team captainand as far as he knows 😉 still holds the all-time points record in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association.

After college, Ted started working in technology and it became the next “game” to try to master. In 2018, Ted co-founded Rivet, a venture-backed healthcare technology startup that has grown to 90 employees and millions in revenue.

Ted shares how he did it and more in this episode of Now For Later. He says leaving lacrosse behind was difficult but it propelled him in his career as a CEO and businessman.

Timestamps
7:20 Growing up, How Ted Got Into Lacrosse
11:50 Is Being A Generalist or Specialist Better For Young Athletes?
18:00 High School & College Lacrosse Career
26:50 Landing His First Job at Qualtrics & Ending Lacrosse
40:30 How Ted Started A Multi-Million Dollar Company
55:45 What’s Next? Rapid Fire

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Growing up, Ted loved playing sports and was such a fierce competitor he earned the nickname of ‘CompetiTed’. And while Ted was good at lot of sports, he excelled at Lacrosse and it quickly became a huge part of his life and identity. Ted was a 6-time All-American, twice in high school and all four years in college, won national player of the year as a senior at BYU, was a 3-year team captainand as far as he knows 😉 still holds the all-time points record in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association.

After college, Ted started working in technology and it became the next “game” to try to master. In 2018, Ted co-founded Rivet, a venture-backed healthcare technology startup that has grown to 90 employees and millions in revenue.

Ted shares how he did it and more in this episode of Now For Later. He says leaving lacrosse behind was difficult but it propelled him in his career as a CEO and businessman.

Timestamps
7:20 Growing up, How Ted Got Into Lacrosse
11:50 Is Being A Generalist or Specialist Better For Young Athletes?
18:00 High School & College Lacrosse Career
26:50 Landing His First Job at Qualtrics & Ending Lacrosse
40:30 How Ted Started A Multi-Million Dollar Company
55:45 What’s Next? Rapid Fire

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Ashten shares her story of growing up with diabetes and learning how to deal with those limitations to compete at a high level in track and volleyball, eventually being recruited to play Division 1 Volleyball on a full-ride scholarship at UC Berkeley. Ashten tells us how tough those years were, feeling isolated, fighting through depression and being one of the few people of color on her team.

Ashten knew then that after school she wanted to help others be seen. So when her brother approached her with the idea for Swish Cultures, she went all in. Today, Ashten is a Forbes 30 under 30 and Swish Cultures is thriving. Her story of success is powerful and we're grateful she came on the show today.

Timestamps
8:50 Growing up and Diabetes Diagnosis
14:00  Getting Into Volleyball
19:02  Recruited to Play at D1 School Cal 
21:00 Fighting Through Anxiety & Depression During College Career
26:50 Advice to find a passion outside of sports 
29:00 Choosing Not To Play Professionally
31:40 The Beginnings of Swish Cultures 
37:03 How Big Swish Cultures Is
50:00 Advice to Athletes
Connect with Ashten & Swish Cultures
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Ashten shares her story of growing up with diabetes and learning how to deal with those limitations to compete at a high level in track and volleyball, eventually being recruited to play Division 1 Volleyball on a full-ride scholarship at UC Berkeley. Ashten tells us how tough those years were, feeling isolated, fighting through depression and being one of the few people of color on her team.

Ashten knew then that after school she wanted to help others be seen. So when her brother approached her with the idea for Swish Cultures, she went all in. Today, Ashten is a Forbes 30 under 30 and Swish Cultures is thriving. Her story of success is powerful and we're grateful she came on the show today.

Timestamps
8:50 Growing up and Diabetes Diagnosis
14:00  Getting Into Volleyball
19:02  Recruited to Play at D1 School Cal 
21:00 Fighting Through Anxiety & Depression During College Career
26:50 Advice to find a passion outside of sports 
29:00 Choosing Not To Play Professionally
31:40 The Beginnings of Swish Cultures 
37:03 How Big Swish Cultures Is
50:00 Advice to Athletes
Connect with Ashten & Swish Cultures
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Swish Cultures YouTube
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Steve’s story and advice applies to everyone. He exemplifies the meaning of ‘Now for Later’ and we welcome him to the show.

Timestamps:

[4:04] Growing up in Connecticut, playing sports and prioritizing fun with his friends
[6:42] The high burnout rate of youth sports today and ‘hero’ culture
[8:51] Dealing with separation anxiety and almost quitting college
[12:42] ‘We all deal with mental health and it’s nothing to be ashamed of’
[15:08] The Beginning of Steve’s NFL career: starting behind Joe Montana and proving himself
[19:00] Preparing Now For Later: getting a law degree & finding things outside of sports
[21:00] ‘The pain of sports ending is equivalent to a death,’ transitioning is hard
[26:40] ‘Whats your dream?’ Have many dreams and plans throughout life
[29:20] Forever Young Foundation & the importance of being an emotional athlete
[32:10] Rapid Fire

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Steve’s story and advice applies to everyone. He exemplifies the meaning of ‘Now for Later’ and we welcome him to the show.

Timestamps:

[4:04] Growing up in Connecticut, playing sports and prioritizing fun with his friends
[6:42] The high burnout rate of youth sports today and ‘hero’ culture
[8:51] Dealing with separation anxiety and almost quitting college
[12:42] ‘We all deal with mental health and it’s nothing to be ashamed of’
[15:08] The Beginning of Steve’s NFL career: starting behind Joe Montana and proving himself
[19:00] Preparing Now For Later: getting a law degree & finding things outside of sports
[21:00] ‘The pain of sports ending is equivalent to a death,’ transitioning is hard
[26:40] ‘Whats your dream?’ Have many dreams and plans throughout life
[29:20] Forever Young Foundation & the importance of being an emotional athlete
[32:10] Rapid Fire

Connect with Steve:

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IG: @steveyoung
IG: @foreveryoungfoundation
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Timestamps:

[2:15] Shareef's Childhood & Figuring Out Who Liked Him For Him
[5:01] How Shareef Responds When Someone Says 'Shaq's Son'
[7:33] Finding Basketball At A Young Age
[12:10] Shareef's Open Heart Surgery
[27:15] Going Pro After College & Surgery Recovery
[33:25] His NBA Pursuits & Getting Serious
[42:15] How to Develop Yourself Off The Court

Connect with ShareefIG: @shareefoneal
TikTok: @ssjreef

Things Referenced in the Show

Shareef's Open Heart Surgery Playlist
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vj2JZnHdnfYcCdXisVYtoD-grZLJMbFj/view?usp=sharing

Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod

Now for Later Youtube (To See Full interviews!)  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5nOy3dNwvkAg7VVckuS_w
Now For Later Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nowforlaterpod/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
Now For Later TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nowforlaterpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Now For Later Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gx8QTjHa38X3mcvjEDhOb?si=XvBDax5SQcikL4X_wRqsGQ&nd=1
Now For Later Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-for-later-with-eric-mika/id1695946718]]>Buzzsprout-13277549Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000Eric MikaJoin host Eric Mika as he sits down with Shareef O'Neal, a rising star in professional basketball. At the age of 18, Shareef faced a life-changing open-heart surgery that saved his life but left him uncertain about his future in basketball....
Timestamps:

[2:15] Shareef's Childhood & Figuring Out Who Liked Him For Him
[5:01] How Shareef Responds When Someone Says 'Shaq's Son'
[7:33] Finding Basketball At A Young Age
[12:10] Shareef's Open Heart Surgery
[27:15] Going Pro After College & Surgery Recovery
[33:25] His NBA Pursuits & Getting Serious
[42:15] How to Develop Yourself Off The Court

Connect with ShareefIG: @shareefoneal
TikTok: @ssjreef

Things Referenced in the Show

Shareef's Open Heart Surgery Playlist
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vj2JZnHdnfYcCdXisVYtoD-grZLJMbFj/view?usp=sharing

Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod

Now for Later Youtube (To See Full interviews!)  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5nOy3dNwvkAg7VVckuS_w
Now For Later Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nowforlaterpod/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
Now For Later TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nowforlaterpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Now For Later Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gx8QTjHa38X3mcvjEDhOb?si=XvBDax5SQcikL4X_wRqsGQ&nd=1
Now For Later Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-for-later-with-eric-mika/id1695946718]]>3526clean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-jeremy-jones-how-this-pro-snowboarder-became-the-best-in-the-sport-survived-an-avalanche-and-learned-from-others--57386035 snowboarder, offering practical advice and insights. He recounts a harrowing experience of surviving an avalanche that nearly cost him his life. Along the way, he shares valuable wisdom on money management and finding purpose beyond the world of sports.

Check out the show notes for additional resources, including "Dad's Letter," Jeremy's personal playlist, and practical investment advice.

Timestamps:
[3:00] A Skater in a Small Town
[6:27] Finding Snowboarding & Going Pro
[11:46] Forum 8 Creation and How They Changed Snowboarding
[18:35] Jeremy's Accolades and Career
[27:00] 3 Dark Years - Depression, Anxiety and Hating Snowboarding
[30:04] Surviving An Avalanche
[38:44] Advice for Young Athletes

Quote:
"I didn't want to be a star, I just wanted to snowboard. If there was this lane to make money and do it and be seen the least then that's my lane." - Jeremy Jones

Connect with Jeremy JonesIG: @jeremy__jones
IG: @whatdoesntkillyoudoesntkillyou

Things Referenced in the Show

Dad's Letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p_F4xQOUrYQw4GOdeuMhadHAxuIwl0Fq/view?usp=sharing

The Forum 8
https://www.snowboarder.com/videos/forum-the-resistance-full-movie

Jeremy's General Stoke Playlist https://drive.google.com/file/d/1poyIlqpWUBHJtbB5tC2LVQAJMG99OAc5/view?usp=sharing

Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod

Now for Later Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5nOy3dNwvkAg7VVckuS_w
Now For Later Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nowforlaterpod/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
Now For Later TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nowforlaterpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Now For Later Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gx8QTjHa38X3mcvjEDhOb?si=XvBDax5SQcikL4X_wRqsGQ&nd=1
Now For Later Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-for-later-with-eric-mika/id1695946718

Practical Resources From The EpisodeHow to build credit
https://youtu.be/HWPJUZItq5Q
https://www.ally.com/stories/credit/how-to-build-credit/
https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-establish-credit-as-a-young-person/#s1]]>Buzzsprout-13237930Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000Eric MikaJoin host Eric Mika and snowboarding legend Jeremy Jones as they dive into the early world of snowboarding. Jeremy shares his journey, from discovering skateboarding as a kid to funding his lift tickets with spare change from school vending machines.... snowboarder, offering practical advice and insights. He recounts a harrowing experience of surviving an avalanche that nearly cost him his life. Along the way, he shares valuable wisdom on money management and finding purpose beyond the world of sports.

Check out the show notes for additional resources, including "Dad's Letter," Jeremy's personal playlist, and practical investment advice.

Timestamps:
[3:00] A Skater in a Small Town
[6:27] Finding Snowboarding & Going Pro
[11:46] Forum 8 Creation and How They Changed Snowboarding
[18:35] Jeremy's Accolades and Career
[27:00] 3 Dark Years - Depression, Anxiety and Hating Snowboarding
[30:04] Surviving An Avalanche
[38:44] Advice for Young Athletes

Quote:
"I didn't want to be a star, I just wanted to snowboard. If there was this lane to make money and do it and be seen the least then that's my lane." - Jeremy Jones

Connect with Jeremy JonesIG: @jeremy__jones
IG: @whatdoesntkillyoudoesntkillyou

Things Referenced in the Show

Dad's Letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p_F4xQOUrYQw4GOdeuMhadHAxuIwl0Fq/view?usp=sharing

The Forum 8
https://www.snowboarder.com/videos/forum-the-resistance-full-movie

Jeremy's General Stoke Playlist https://drive.google.com/file/d/1poyIlqpWUBHJtbB5tC2LVQAJMG99OAc5/view?usp=sharing

Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod

Now for Later Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5nOy3dNwvkAg7VVckuS_w
Now For Later Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nowforlaterpod/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
Now For Later TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nowforlaterpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Now For Later Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gx8QTjHa38X3mcvjEDhOb?si=XvBDax5SQcikL4X_wRqsGQ&nd=1
Now For Later Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-for-later-with-eric-mika/id1695946718

Practical Resources From The EpisodeHow to build credit
https://youtu.be/HWPJUZItq5Q
2868clean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-pro-basketball-player-eric-mika--57386043]]>Buzzsprout-13166524Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000Eric MikaIn this first episode of the Now for Later podcast, Eric Mika and his producer Caz discuss Eric's journey to the NBA -  from his controversial decision to leave college early to his current career as a professional basketball player.  Eric talks about...]]>2218clean11full