My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Brian Peters. Former NFL linebacker and Captain for the Houston Texans and host of the Chasing Edges Podcast, Brian specializes in strength training, breath work, recovery methodologies, mental fortitude, and leadership. He has coached and developed programming for NFL, NHL, MLB, NCAA, and Olympic Athletes. Brian is a former professional athlete that played professional football for 9 years. He was a captain at every level of the sport. He played for the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Saskatchewan Roughriders, as well as teams in the XFL, UFL, and AFL. Check out the episode to learn more about how he went from un-drafted to captain starting linebacker of the Houston Texans, what kept him resilient when he bounced around from league to league, how to be simultaneously confident and humble, how to be gritty but still give yourself grace, how to optimize your nutrition, how to optimize your breathing, and so much more._____________________________In this episode:3:43 What kept you so resilient and on track with trying to fulfill your goals13:54 Where did you develop your "internal focus of control"?20:48 How did you keep yourself adaptable/malleable?26:49 What are some of the training principles you've been applying?43:31 Brian's 3 Keys_____________________________Brian’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self:1. Meditate on death and be grateful2. Nasal breathe3. Grit and grace_____________________________Follow Brian on Social Media:Instagram: @brian_peters10Website: https://www.chasingedges.com_____________________________Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10wt to learn more and get signed up!____________________________Start Getting Your Eating Habits On Track So You No Longer Fear the Scale, But You Have Confidence In Your Body!https://www.nickcarrier.com/6rules____________________________Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou