Alex Barrett spent nine years in the NFL — undrafted out of San Diego State, through stints with the Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers. But his journey looked nothing like the highlight reels. In this conversation, Alex opens up about the side of professional football that rarely gets told: the constant uncertainty, the sacrifices behind the scenes, and what it takes to keep showing up when nothing is promised. We discuss what it means to be a "pro's pro," the habits that kept him in the league, the role luck plays in every career, life on and off the field, and the mindset he now brings to helping the next generation of athletes. Connect with Alex: Instagram: instagram.com/alex.barrett/ X: x.com/alexbarrett Website: alejandrobarrett.com/ Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Josh Dobbs Spotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXu Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVB George Mumford Spotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaR Apple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBR Dr. Jim Loehr Spotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21
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