Nov. 25, 2025

37: This Is What Every Retired Athlete Needs to Hear

37: This Is What Every Retired Athlete Needs to Hear

What if everything you've been told about finding your purpose after sports is wrong? In this powerful episode, Bryan sits down with Matt Granados—performance strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Life Pulse, to talk about what it really takes to transition from high-level athlete to fulfilled human. They dive into truth-based transformation, why chasing passion is dangerous, and how to identify your purpose by looking at your past, not your future. This is a must-listen for any athlete or...

What if everything you've been told about finding your purpose after sports is wrong? In this powerful episode, Bryan sits down with Matt Granados—performance strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Life Pulse, to talk about what it really takes to transition from high-level athlete to fulfilled human. They dive into truth-based transformation, why chasing passion is dangerous, and how to identify your purpose by looking at your past, not your future. This is a must-listen for any athlete or high performer who feels stuck, searching, or like they’ve hit a ceiling. From practical tools to personal stories, Matt delivers a masterclass on creating a life aligned with your calling—not just your old identity.

Chapters

00:00 – Why Passion Can Be Dangerous

01:18 – Meet Matt Granados & Life Pulse

02:40 – From High Performance to Optimal Performance

03:55 – Why Most Athletes Stay Stuck

06:25 – Identity, Calling & Assignment Explained

08:05 – Purpose vs Passion: A Wake-Up Call

10:00 – How to Discover Your Purpose

11:42 – A Real-Life Client Example

13:20 – Digging Deeper Than "I Just Love Soccer"

15:10 – Athletes as Products in a Business Machine

17:35 – What Bryan Learned from the MLB & NHL Orgs

19:00 – Structure + Intention = Perpetual Development

21:10 – The Triangle of Influence: Athlete, Exec, Entrepreneur

23:00 – The Power of Alignment & Community

24:20 – Realign Conference: Why It's Different

26:35 – What You Get at the Event

28:55 – Custom 90-Day Plan & Tool Access

30:00 – Integration of Faith, Business, and Life

33:20 – Obedience > Outcome

35:30 – Final Encouragements for Athletes

37:00 – One Thing Every Rookie Needs

38:10 – Like, Subscribe & Share What’s Next!

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