Episode 8

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25th Aug 2023

How to Be a Pro: Training the Mind and Body with Professional Athlete Dave Simon

In this episode of the Student of the Game podcast, Brad Noll speaks with Dave Simon, with 18 seasons as a professional basketball player under his belt, Dave has a wealth of experience and knowledge. He is known for his work ethic, dedication to the game, and ability to adapt to different coaching styles and cultures. Brad and Dave discuss the importance of falling in love with the practice and emphasize the need to take care of both mind and body, focusing on recovery and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dave also talks about the sacrifices he has made to pursue his dreams and what winning looks like for him.

Quotes

  • “In real estate, everybody looks at the money, everybody looks at the sale, everybody looks at the production, and they think it's easy. Well, the reality is, what are you willing to do every single day? Do you have big goals? Are you willing to receive feedback? If you're willing to be coached, you can actually move mountains.” -Brad Noll [18:34] 
  • “I always said when I don't want to get up and go lift on July 1 in the summer and do my workouts, that's when I know it's time for me to quit. Because that's when I know I'm not trying to be good or great anymore. I'm just trying to get through the day. I don't want to do the stuff in the process to make sure I'm ready to play. That's the day when I need to retire. Because that means that I don't love the process. I don't love the grind.” -Dave Simon [21:14]

Guest Social Links

Instagram: @bigrig55



Timestamps

[02:20]  Dave's background in sports and transition to basketball

[07:03] Focus on mind and body in professional sports

[10:09] Working smarter

[11:14] Finding people with similar goals 

[14:33] The impact of being challenged and coached by others

[19:00] Falling in love with the practice 

[28:45] Dave's definition of winning in basketball and life 





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Student of the Game
Unlocking Success: Conversations with Entrepreneurs and Leaders to Inspire Your Journey
Welcome to the Student of the Game Podcast with host, Brad Noll, realtor, entrepreneur, and athlete. This season, Brad will bring you inspiring conversations with accomplished business leaders and entrepreneurs who will share their journeys to success. He will explore the challenges they've faced, the triumphs that made their efforts worthwhile, and the mentors who guided them along the way.
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Brad Noll

I grew up a Coach's Kid. The locker room was my classroom. I had many successes personally in basketball, but that wasn't the most fulfilling. My best lessons and experiences all came from being on a team. When my Division 1 basketball career was over, my wife and I decided to start a real estate company. Our goal is to share the lessons we've learned thus far so that we can Help Others WIn.

Like most, we struggled our way through. We had ups and downs. We quickly realized that all the lessons we needed to grow our business, we learned through our own personal journey with sports. Now, after 20 years of being in business, we want to bring our successes and failures to the classroom. We aim to bring you interviews of people just like you.

Greatness is already inside you. Student of the Game podcast was created to help you Master the Fundamentals, Fall in Love with Practice, and Win in the Game of Life.