Desmond Howard: “It’s All About the Process!” - Strategies for Success from a Super Bowl MVP
11 September 2024 - 1 hour 2 minsKids who grow up playing American football dream of doing a few things: winning the Heisman Trophy; being a top NFL draft pick; winning a Super Bowl, and… in their wildest dreams… perhaps even winning a Super Bowl MVP.
Our guest today is one of the rare few who made all of those dreams a reality – Desmond Howard.
Desmond’s career is a highlight reel of jaw-dropping plays at the University of Michigan and in the NFL—a journey that’s left an indelible mark on the sport. And now, he is a prolific broadcaster for ESPN College GameDay – making him not just an athlete but a true icon in the world of sports.
What's equally remarkable, if not more so, are the strategies that have fueled his suc...
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