Sports Psychology
I am not a sports psychologist, but after decades in and around sports, I understand what is needed above the shoulders to succeed. These...
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Aug 5, 20233 min read
Cowboys Training Camp
At the start of camp, I was one of one hundred and twenty top athletes attempting to secure five, possibly six, spots on the roster to...
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Jul 28, 20233 min read
The NFL Locker Room
The locker room was a world of its own as a highly coveted and protected space for players. Even coaches rarely strolled through and when...
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Jul 22, 20232 min read
Fleeting Wealth in the NFL
I was asked to keep an eye on a rookie who showed strong potential. While his college record was impressive, he carried plenty of...
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Jul 16, 20231 min read
The USFL
The Colts were one of the lowest-paying franchises in the NFL, so I struggled to get a decent contract. During the height of my...
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Jul 8, 20236 min read
Surf Camps
With all the variables in surfing, I knew that some excellent coaching would save me a lot of pain that trial and error dished out during...
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Jul 2, 20232 min read
Taking Out the Body’s Trash
Part of my recovery process includes eliminating distractions so my body can focus on repair. It may sound wacky, but I discovered that...
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Wright Author Books
Jun 25, 20232 min read
Paddle Surfing
How does a guy from Minnesota end up paddle surfing? One of the greatest passions of my life did not arrive on the scene until well into...
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
Progress on a Grand Scale
Imagine what collective mastery of our darkness and light could mean for the world. Shared empathy, paired with action, is already...
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Wright Author Books
Jun 11, 20232 min read
Morning Rituals
Each morning, I wake within five minutes of 4:30 a.m., including the weekends. It is not so much by choice, but my circadian rhythm is so...
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Jun 4, 20232 min read
Spiritual Path
At first, I was weary of any label, but eventually, Buddhism felt so right and natural to me that I did not want to deny it. Unlike some...
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Wright Author Books
May 28, 20232 min read
The Mecca of Bodybuilding
My conditioning only picked up in the off seasons when I planted myself at my home away from home: Golds Gym in Venice, California. My...
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Wright Author Books
May 21, 20232 min read
My Thoughts on Supplements, Including Testosterone Cream
My views on supplements have evolved as I no longer take any supplements beyond Doctor’s Best Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM with Opti...
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May 14, 20234 min read
My Fueling Philosophy
My fueling philosophy has adjusted many times throughout my life, but it has always aligned with my goals. As a young guy, all I wanted...
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May 7, 20233 min read
Raiders Reunion
The “once a Raider, always a Raider” team motto offers every guy who wore the jersey unrivaled treatment and respect from this franchise....
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Wright Author Books
Apr 30, 20233 min read
NFL Draft Pick Celebration
Offensive tackle Chris Hinton, first drafted by the Broncos and traded to the Colts as part of the John Elway swap of 1983, was a great...
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Apr 22, 20232 min read
The NFL Draft
I remember the draft like it was yesterday. There was a buzz in the air as I gathered with my crew to watch the events unfold, hoping for...
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Wright Author Books
Apr 16, 20232 min read
The Wisdom of the NFL’s Mike Ditka
The incessantly pacing, dirt-kicking Mike Ditka was my special teams coach and a great mentor. Getting a wink and fist pump from Iron...
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Wright Author Books
Apr 9, 20231 min read
Youth Sports: A Former Pro's Perspective
Along with ice hockey and basketball came years of playing football and running track, with a heavy emphasis on the field part of the...
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Apr 2, 20232 min read
Aging: Flow Like Water
I watched plenty of people fight the laws of nature like water going uphill. Meanwhile, others resigned themselves to decline and slowly...
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