Dan Orlovsky on The Mind of a Champion - a podcast by PGA TOUR

Dan Orlovsky is a Football Analyst for ESPN and a former National Football League (NFL) quarterback.

After playing College Ball at The University of Connecticut (UConn), he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft. Orlovsky played for 12 seasons in The NFL. 

Dan joins Mark Immelman on #OntheMark to talk about his career and experiences and lessons from his time in The NFL. He also shares his thoughts on the make-up and mind-set of great champions, both on the Football field and on the Golf Course.

Orlovsky addresses:

Being Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations,

Having the Courage of Your Convictions to Take a Tough Stance,

"Painting" Positive Pictures in Your Mind and Attacking Your Weaknesses,

Prioritizing Improvement and Being a Sponge to Become Better,

Handling the Pressure of Being Alone, Being Present, and

Realizing there is No Entitlement in Sports and Golf.

He also shares his acronym for what it is to be a real competitor and a "REAL" Man. 

Dan also uses NFL examples of great champions incl. illustrations from NFL legend, Tom Brady.

This podcast is also available on YouTube.

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