Desmond Howard: “It’s All About the Process!” - Strategies for Success from a Super Bowl MVP Image

Desmond Howard: “It’s All About the Process!” - Strategies for Success from a Super Bowl MVP

11 September 2024 - 1 hour 2 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

Kids 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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