Your Health is Your Wealth: Live from the NIL Combine with Dr. Derrick Burgess

The greatest wealth is health. Hence, in our pursuit of success, we must remember that our well-being is our ultimate victory. Physical health empowers us to strive, achieve, and make our mark. It provides us the strength to face challenges head-on and embrace opportunities as they arise. However, we must recognize that well-being involves more than physical health. Our mental and spiritual health is as important as the other aspects of our well-being but is often overlooked by many. Consequently, as we dedicate time to sculpt our bodies, we must devote equal attention to nurturing our minds and resting our souls.

Furthermore, athletes face challenges and pressure to perform optimally in athletics, which sometimes leads them to disregard their holistic body wellness. Athletes are said to be the epitome of strength and determination, often pushing their physical and mental limits to achieve remarkable feats in their respective sports. However, we must understand that strong performances breed from strong minds and empowered souls. Therefore, we must realize that we need to prioritize proper nutrition, seek support through mentorship, be true to ourselves, and never underestimate the power of connecting to God. As our speaker says, "Your health is your wealth, so you have to be able to look at yourself in the face and know that you're doing what's best for you."

In this episode, Dr. Derrick Burgess emphasizes the connection between maintaining peak physical condition and securing your financial future. He draws parallels between wellness and success, shedding light on the holistic approach to health that includes physical fitness and mental and spiritual well-being. Join Dr. Derrick Burgess as he offers profound insights into leveraging your NIL, prioritizing your health, and laying the groundwork for a successful and fulfilling future beyond athletics. Be fascinated by the discussion as we provide a roadmap for achieving holistic success in the dynamic world of name, image, and likeness.

"If all things fail, be you because no one else can be you better than you can." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

Topics Covered:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:23) The NIL Combine

(00:01:59) The relationship between health and wealth

(00:02:36) Gratitude for being part of the NIL combine

(00:04:00) The importance of the NIL Combine in helping athletes succeed

(00:05:03) Three significant pillars of TimeOut with the SportsDr. podcast

(00:05:33) Your health is your wealth.

(00:06:11) How can wellness and health lead to better opportunities?

(00:08:05) How do you take care of your body?

(00:09:15) The significance of recovery, cross-training, and avoiding overuse injuries

(00:10:49) Mental health: What are you doing for your mind?

(00:11:28) Breaking the stigma around mental health

(00:12:16) Everyone needs an accountability partner.

(00:13:55) The importance of proper nutrition

(00:14:25) Being cautious with supplements.

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(00:15:33) Understanding mental toughness

(00:16:29) Put yourself as a priority.

(00:17:03) How does finding like-minded mentors revive purpose?

(00:17:38) What do you do for your spiritual well-being?

(00:18:27) Affirmations and positive self-talk to improve mental well-being.

(00:19:26) Doing Service

(00:19:25) Being true to yourself.

(00:20:37) Name, Image, and Likeness: Knowing your value as an athlete.

(00:21:09) Building a solid network.

(00:22:47) Always be open to learning new things.

(00:25:07) Name, Image, and Likeness is about You.

(00:25:51) Your network determines your net worth.

(00:26:46) Where to connect with Dr. Derek Burgess?

(00:27:31) Outro 

Key Takeaways:  

"There are many different opportunities out there for athletes. However, if you don't know how to play the game, you're at risk for financial injury and for getting your name tied up into something that sometimes you're not even aware of." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Your health is your wealth." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"As an athlete, you're at your optimal state when you're well." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Wellness from a holistic standpoint is being well not only of your physical state but also mind, body and soul." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"No matter how healthy you are, you're going to be at your optimal state when you have a good recovery program." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"It doesn't matter how big, fast or strong you are if your mind is weak, your body is going to follow your mind." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"You have to be able to look at yourself in the face and know that you're doing what's best for you." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Mental toughness is not always about enduring. Sometimes it is about being vulnerable." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Many times, it's hard even to envision doing something bigger than what you're already doing if you haven't seen it." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Your connection with a higher spiritual being is important because that will give you extra drive to push through when things are tough." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Name, image, and likeness are truly about you. It's not about being able to sign the dotted line for someone else to make them more money. It's about you learning who you are." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Your network determines your net worth." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:

Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg

Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com

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