book

Tackle What's Next

by Eric Wood

October 2022

Intermediate to advanced

224 pages

4h 42m

English

Wiley

Audiobook available

Read now

Unlock full access

Question 1: What Are You Good at Naturally?Question 2: What Have You Learned to Do Well?Question 3: What Do People Who Love You Say Your Gifts Are?Question 4: What Are You Resisting?Adversity Is a GiftKey Takeaways
Setback 1: Not Succeeding in Football Until Late in High SchoolSetback 2: My Joe Theismann Leg BreakSetback 3: My MCL InjurySetback 4: The Career‐Ending Neck InjuryWays to Shift Your Perspective When You're StuckKey Takeaways

Seeing Past the MomentContemplate and Write Down Your Thoughts and FeelingsConquering Obstacles in the Way of Envisioning Your Ideal SelfKey Takeaways
Finding Your Core ValuesGetting Back into Alignment with Your Core ValuesSeeking Others Who Model Core Values You WantDefine Your Hard BoundariesOnce You Have Your Core Values, Write Them DownDesign Your Life and Schedule Based on Your Core ValuesHaving the Courage to Reach OutKey Takeaways
Your Unique Health Focus Requires Vision and PerspectiveEarly Health Sacrifices in My Football CareerAfter Football: Getting My Long‐Term Health Back on TrackDeveloping New HabitsDealing with Traumatic Brain InjuryThe Three Pillars of RecoveryKey Takeaways
The Built‐In Routine of the NFLThe Struggle of Finding a New RoutineHigh Performers Have Similar Routines for SuccessThe New Routine That Works for MeIntentionality: You Get to Decide How Your Day Will GoGratitude Changes EverythingIntentionality the Night Before Can Enhance Your Whole Next DayBecome a Super‐LearnerHabit StackingKey Takeaways
How Small Wins Add to Your MomentumBuilding Confidence Through WinsHow Morning Wins Can Help You Mitigate Small SetbacksRemembering Big Wins Can Get You Through Significant SetbacksGaining Momentum from Wins Requires AccountabilityBoundaries and Systems: Built‐In Accountability for WinsMaintaining Unstoppable Momentum Part 1: Daily ProcessMaintaining Unstoppable Momentum Part 2: Support SystemMaintaining Unstoppable Momentum Part 3: Removing DistractionsStandards over FeelingsDon't Let Positive Momentum Seduce You (Keep Doing the Thing!)Overcoming Negative MomentumGrowing Your Confidence and Process GoalsLooking Back at How Far You've ComeKey Takeaways
How I Came to Adopt a Serving Others MentalityMy Challenges with Serving Others After My Pivot PointThe Long‐Term Benefits of Generosity and Serving OthersThe Unexpected Benefits of Serving Even When You Are at a Pivot PointFinding Ways to Serve in All the Buckets of Your LifeInternal Challenges of a Serving MentalityServant LeadershipKey Takeaways
The Sea of ThoughtsSelf‐Limiting BeliefsThe Power of MediaThe Power of Choosing Your ThoughtsHow I Filled My Mind in College FootballHow I Filled My Mind in the NFLHow to Start Filling Your Mind IntentionallyDon't Limit YourselfKey Takeaways
The Profound Influence of the People You Spend the Most Time WithYour Profound Influence on OthersSpend Time with People You Can Learn FromFind Groups to Learn from Others at an Advanced LevelMoving On and Letting GoKey Takeaways
First, Be AccountableBe Willing to Be UncomfortablePractice Humility and Confidence at the Same TimeHold Yourself to a Higher Standard by Seeking CoachingPush Your LimitsPivot and Be FlexibleThe Best Coaching Is OngoingKey Takeaways
Intentionality and Self‐Discipline: How Badly Do You Want It?Consistency Comes from PreparationBe a Champion for Your High Standards of PerformanceWith Great Preparation Comes Great ConfidenceKey Takeaways