EP02 - Why We Play
Jul 22, 2026 ·
13m 43s
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Why do we compete? Why do we keep showing up when things get hard? And how does the mindset we develop through sports shape the way we lead in business...
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Why do we compete? Why do we keep showing up when things get hard? And how does the mindset we develop through sports shape the way we lead in business and in life?
In this episode of Athletes at Law, Todd Burnham and Phil McCarthy explore the deeper reasons behind competition, motivation, and personal growth. Using lessons from athletics, they discuss how defining your own rewards, embracing the process, and building meaningful habits can help you become a stronger leader, teammate, parent, and professional.
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, executive, or simply someone striving to improve every day, this conversation offers practical ways to connect your daily actions to a greater purpose.
In this episode:
• Why understanding why you play changes everything
• The connection between habits, rewards, and long-term success
• Competing against your former self instead of others
• How motivation evolves from childhood through adulthood
• Why leaders must intentionally build rewarding environments
• The importance of defining your own version of success
• Using sports to discover your strengths and purpose
• Building excellent teams through shared rewards
• Short-term vs. long-term motivation
• Practical ways to create sustainable high performance
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In this episode of Athletes at Law, Todd Burnham and Phil McCarthy explore the deeper reasons behind competition, motivation, and personal growth. Using lessons from athletics, they discuss how defining your own rewards, embracing the process, and building meaningful habits can help you become a stronger leader, teammate, parent, and professional.
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, executive, or simply someone striving to improve every day, this conversation offers practical ways to connect your daily actions to a greater purpose.
In this episode:
• Why understanding why you play changes everything
• The connection between habits, rewards, and long-term success
• Competing against your former self instead of others
• How motivation evolves from childhood through adulthood
• Why leaders must intentionally build rewarding environments
• The importance of defining your own version of success
• Using sports to discover your strengths and purpose
• Building excellent teams through shared rewards
• Short-term vs. long-term motivation
• Practical ways to create sustainable high performance
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| Author | Todd Burnham |
| Organization | Todd Burnham |
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