#80 - Deryk Jones Jr. - The Dream Is The Journey: Resilience, Reflection, & Results.

Portland Pilots Men’s Soccer Alum and most recent Cal State Northridge Matador Deryk Jones Jr jumps on the podcast today!

DJ is one of the most resilient people I have ever met. If that doesn’t grab your attention enough, check this out! In this podcast, we dive into his journey battling back from 2 ACL knee surgeries, always curious, and seeing the results of all that work in his final collegiate season at CSUN. DJ was named Second Team All-Conference this past season, scoring 4 goals and having 3 assists in 12 matches.

I loved this conversation because it was incredible to hear DJ reflect on the past few years and who he wants to become. He has taught me so much during his 4 years at the University of Portland and for you to learn from him too! 

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Timestamps

(1:59) We Are Live, Happy New Year

(3:46) LAFC Pre-Season Camp

(7:00) August 25th 1st Collegiate Goal, Assist, & 90 Minute Match

(12:35) Reflection, Lessons, & Having A Lot of Fun

(14:45) Making The Most of It

(16:20) The Little Book

(19:15) Deciding What Matters Most

(21:10) Power of Anticipation

(22:40) “The Dream Is The Journey” - Kobe Bryant

(27:00) Excitement Elevates & Return On Investments

(31:21) Mental Game, Confidence, and Cockiness

(36:35) Having More Deep Meaningful Conversations

(40:00) Beauty In The Struggle

(44:35) Leaning On Your Teammates’ Experiences

(49:50) Mental Software Updates & Power of Video

(54:05) Curiosity

(57:10) Getting Specific On What You Need & Want

(1:00:35) Stop, Pause, & Write It Out

(1:02:00) Guidance To Younger Self