The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in the Transformation to Life After Sports w/ Former NFL RB Prince Daniels Jr.
Prince Daniels Jr. is a former walk-on running back at Georgia Tech and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2006. Prince is an expert on mindfulness and meditation for both current and retired athletes. Most recently, Prince authored the book “Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete.”
In this episode Prince discusses the role that mindfulness and meditation played in helping him overcome the dark days during his transition to life after football and ultimately transform himself into the author of the book Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete.
I was fortunate enough to be sent a copy of Prince's book and learned not only how to meditate, but how mindfulness and meditation can be used to transform your life and in some cases, save your life. During my conversation with Prince, he tells his story in great detail about how he was very close to taking his own life after his NFL career came to an end due to a shoulder injury.
The segment of our conversation that discussed the relationship between Spirit, Mind, and Body and how it translates to the transformation to life after sports is something I continue to reflect on.
“I survived my planned demise only because I made the choice and took the time to listen, sit still, and be with myself to meditate.”
Below you will find more talking points of this interview:
Prince tells the story of the injury that led to the end of your football career?
How Prince turned his transition to life after football into a transformation and began finding “The Zone” again.
Prince’s experience of spending time at a monastery.
The difference between mindfulness and meditation.
Why is breath so important.
How can athletes use mindfulness and meditation to overcome injury/obstacles.
The relationship between Spirit, Mind, Body Sequence and how it translates to the transformation to life after sports (Body as a tool).
What role does visualization play in the transformation to life after sports or recovery from
injury?
The Game Beyond the Game initiative Prince started for professional athletes.
Why toughness is being able to balance your POWER and PEACE.
