Q&A With Sammy Knight: How He Uses The Eternal Athlete Framework to Build Mental Fitness

In this two-part Q&A with Sammy Knight—the NSAWMF Chief Member Relations & Advocacy Officer—he discusses his journey from elite athlete to coach and how the pillars of the Eternal Athlete Framework™ helped him build mental fitness and confidence.

During this Q&A, Sammy discusses:

1:01: The First Pillar of the Eternal Athlete, Mental Fitness

2:16: Your No.1 Rival is You

3:18: The Importance of Doing Your Work Early

4:38: Making Full-Speed Decisions & Competing With a Next-Play Mentality

6:05: The Second Pillar of the Eternal Athlete, Wellness

7:32: Why Recovery is the New Workout

8:54: Get Away to Come Back to Play

10:44: The Importance of Nutrition for Your Body and Brain

11:57: The Third Pillar of the Eternal Athlete, Competitive Resilience

13:49: How to Reframe Failure to be Part of the Formula

14:37: Challenges Aren't by Chance

15:40: Revive With Your Tribe

17:41: The Fourth Pillar of the Eternal Athlete, Moments That Matter

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