John Madsen, former NFL player and founder of Supra Human, opens up about the identity crash that followed being cut from the league, the uncertainty that came after, and how he rebuilt confidence through discipline, personal development, and a growth mindset. He explains why tying self-worth to titles leads to burnout and how redefining purpose creates lasting freedom and success.
Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens sit down with John to explore the mindset shifts that redefine success beyond achievement. They discuss identity transformation, elite performance habits, mental toughness, and overcoming setbacks; showing how structure, accountability, and self-belief drive long-term growth in business, fitness, and life.
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(03:14) Cut at 27 and Identity Loss
(05:38) Rock Bottom Decisions: Money Gone, Self-Worth Reset
(13:28) Long-Shot Dream to Business
(19:15) Shedding Labels & External Validation
(28:43) Growth Mindset: Getting Coached to Overcome Weakness
(34:58) Authenticity Over Tactics
(46:38) Reinvention & Culture
What identity did you have to let go of to move forward, and who are you choosing to become next? Share your story in the comments below.
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