Today's guest is Johnny OduyaWe go deep talking about:Playing hockey in ThailandAllowing our kids to face challenges so that it pushes them to work harderTeaching our kids to strive for victory, but be prepared for the inevitability of defeatHow to thrive in high-performance environmentsWhy you should want to be the worst player on a good team, not the best player on a bad teamThe balance between using ego for motivation and getting lost in itEmotional RegulationBreathwork, meditation, and mindfulness practices for performanceAs a former professional athlete who played at the highest level, Johnny has explored and tested numerous mindful techniques to gain a competitive advantage. Ten years in the NHL resulted in two Stanley Cups, both times with the Chicago Blackhawks. After his retirement, he focused on his passion for philosophy and mindful practices. Curious and investigative at heart, he stumbled upon breathwork and immediately realized its enormous potential for transforming and elevating the human experience.Mentioned on this episode:Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork for Success in Life, LoveFind Johnny online at:Hale - Center and Community for Breathwork: https://hale.center/Atunya - Utility Performance Gear for Athletes: https://atunya.com/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyoduya/Hale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hale.center/Atunya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atunyaperformance/---Welcome to the Dad.Work Podcast!It's my goal every episode to help dads suffer less, love more, and parent confidently.We'll be diving into mindfulness practices, healing trauma, conscious parenting, natural living, compassionate communication, the spiritual aspect of fatherhood, and more.There are a lot of amazing teachers and guides who help men become more aware and conscious, but there's not a lot of resources for men who are both fathers and interested in a mindful exploration of consciousness and improvement.This podcast aims to help bridge that gap.Resources, Links, Show Notes:https://dad.work/pod/Join a men's group for fathers:https://dad.work/group/Join our Free Private FB Community for Conscious Fathers:https://dad.work/fb/Take The Course to Become A Conscious Father and Suffer Less, Love More, and Parent Confidently:https://dad.work/cf/