#341. Why Routines Matter More than Grit & How to Create a Competitive Edge with Self-Leadership with Marc Nudelberg

The road to exceptional leadership starts with mastering self-leadership. But how do you stay focused, motivated, and productive when no one’s watching? Former college football coach turned entrepreneur Marc Nudelberg shares his blueprint for continuously up-leveling yourself. With high-energy passion, Marc lays out the self-leadership “plays” that help him optimize performance day after day. Learn why Marc believes in morning routines, curated environments, and honest self-alignment are game-changers for achieving your goals. This electric conversation will inspire you to adopt a 1% better mindset and turn self-improvement into a competitive advantage. In this episode, you’ll discover: How your environment impacts your mindset Why self-alignment is crucial for motivation The competitive edge self-leadership creates How to systematize and gamify personal growth The “oxygen mask” theory of self-care Why routines matter more than sheer grit Connect with Marc on LinkedIn or Instagram Learn more about On The Ball Join the AIM7 Beta Community Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Quotable moments: "If you can't lead yourself, it's going to be very, very hard for you to lead other people." - Marc Nudelberg "If I'm not in a good place, how am I supposed to be in a good place for my wife? How am I supposed to be in a good place for my sons? How am I supposed to be in a good place for my team?" - Marc Nudelberg "When the oxygen mask comes down, you have to put yours on first before you help somebody else." - Marc Nudelberg ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.