Everybody Pulls The Tarp Andrew Moses

This week Andrew talks with acclaimed psychotherapist & bestselling author Amy Morin. Amy turned unimaginable tragedy & grief in her own life into a platform to help others. Her book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” is an international bestseller and she has published numerous other books on mental strength as well. Amy’s books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide & have been translated into over 40 languages. She’s also delivered one of the top 15 TEDx talks of all-time. In this conversation, Amy shares powerful strategies on how to build mental strength & kick the negative habits that hold us back. This conversation is filled with actionable ideas on navigating change, overcoming failure, balancing emotion with logic, changing self-limiting beliefs, & so much more.  
Show Highlights: 
0:00 - Intro
4:08 - Viral article
8:01 - Avoiding pitfalls
13:18 - Doing simple things effectively
14:55 - Navigating change
15:50 - Avoiding decision fatigue
17:37 - Why brain focuses on downside
19:31 - Balancing emotion & logic
22:57 - Taking action
24:13 - Difficult conversations
26:06 - Power of small steps
31:08 - Self-awareness
34:26 - Improving at overcoming failure
38:11 - Importance of mistakes

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This week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray. Stephanie began her career as a practicing attorney — but eventually changed course to chase her dream of becoming an author. Today she’s a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into many languages & regularly tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. This conversation is filled with so many powerful lessons about learning from history, turning ideas into compelling stories, cultivating passions into professions, & so much more. 
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
3:04 - Childhood storytelling
5:10 - Signals you’re telling a great story
6:04 - Co-writing stories with friends as a kid
7:54 - Transition from lawyer to author
11:34 - Learning from past generations
15:58 - Turning ideas into stories
16:17 - Cultivating passions into professions
21:50 - Creative process
24:13 - Feedback loops
25:54 - Research process
31:26 - Success secrets

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This week Andrew talks with new Duke University Head Football Coach Manny Diaz. Manny’s coaching journey began in the late 90s when he stepped away from an emerging career at ESPN to chase his coaching dream. He took an unpaid volunteer role at his alma mater Florida State — and the rest is history. Since then, he’s spent 26 years in coaching — including 3 as a head coach and 15 as a defensive coordinator. In this conversation, Manny shares a behind-the-scenes look at his career and many of the ideas & leadership philosophies he’s bringing to his new role at Duke. This conversation is filled with powerful life & career lessons that you can apply to anything. 
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Decision to leave ESPN for coaching
5:45 - Lessons from mentors
8:17 - “You become experts in failure”
9:28 - Learning from different experiences
11:06 - Organizing your day
12:15 - Clearly communicating values & vision
14:05 - Navigating high-stress environments
15:45 - Manny’s “tarp pulling” moments
16:40 - Hiring the right people
18:27 - Transition to Duke
20:37 - Making disciplined career decisions
24:10 - Overcoming current challenges in college football
28:36 - Gratitude & positivity 

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This week Andrew talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Sean Clifford. Sean’s journey is a shining example of what’s possible when you ignore doubters, show up daily, & believe in yourself. For example, Sean wasn’t even invited to the NFL Combine — the annual event where NFL scouts evaluate the year’s top draft-eligible players. However, Sean kept working and was selected by the Packers in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Andrew & Sean explore what it’s like being a rookie in the NFL, how to learn new skills, ways to reframe adversity as motivation, & so much more. This episode is filled with powerful lessons on leadership, success, & reaching your full potential in anything. 
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
3:48 - From college to NFL
6:25 - Finding your why
8:41 - The art of waiting
9:35 - Navigating ups & downs
11:12 - Transition to Packers organization
11:25 - Learning from Jordan Love
12:05 - Personal growth
15:50 - Learning from others
18:20 - Meeting new people
20:41 - Reflecting on Penn State career
21:30 - Rose Bowl experience
23:50 - 6 second mentality
26:26 - Filtering out noise & doubters
30:35 - Building Limitless NIL
33:25 - Andrew reflects on Sean’s impact

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This week Andrew talks with former US Women’s National Team soccer star Leslie Osborne. Leslie played for the US Women’s National Team from 2004 to 2009, including 5 starts at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2007. In all, her professional career spanned 10 years — and she served as a team captain for every single one of the WPS & NWSL teams she played for. Leslie has been a member of the FOX Sports broadcast team since 2015. She’s also an entrepreneur and co-founder & owner of Bay FC, the new National Women’s Soccer League team that recently kicked off its inaugural season. This conversation is filled with actionable lessons about cultivating a strong work ethic, taking on new challenges, the power of raising your hand to help in new ways, & so much more. It’s also a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we work together with others to chase ambitious goals.
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
3:30 - Childhood
5:50 - Playing with older kids
6:20 - Youth national team
7:10 - Consistency
8:14 - Building work ethic
10:30 - Managing busy schedule
12:30 - Benefits of playing multiple sports
14:06 - Advice to parents 
15:51 - Picking a sport from a hat
17:05 - Gravitating to team sports
22:28 - Pitching investors for Boston Breakers
26:02 - Building Bay FC
26:36 - Growing your network
27:03 - Benefits of “dabbling” in different things
30:08 - Turning adversity into opportunity
34:33 - Sixth Street’s record-setting investment

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This week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated singer & songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins. Over the course of her extraordinary career, Sophie has released seven albums — including her acclaimed platinum-selling debut album which featured her iconic hit single “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” that reached #6 on the Billboard Top 100. In this conversation, Sophie pulls back the curtain on many of the challenges & complex ideas she’s wrestled with through the years — and explores some of the moments & decisions that profoundly impacted her life. This conversation is raw & candid — and filled with powerful lessons on finding inspiration, limiting distractions, the power of self-discovery, resisting conventional wisdom, & so much more. 

Show Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
3:01- Childhood exploration
4:17 - Self-discovery
5:32 - Avoiding disruption
6:01 - Morning routine
7:05 - Sacrifices
10:46 - Going against industry norms
14:50 - Empathy
16:30 - Inspiration from MLK Jr.
20:32 - Writing “Damn”
27:16 - Live performances
30:10 - Letting emotions in
33:09 - Defining success
34:48 - Advice to kids
35:53 - Saving her dog’s life

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