What separates true professionals from talented amateurs? Former NFL captain Brian Peters reveals why predictable performance trumps occasional brilliance. Drawing from his journey from undrafted player to NFL captain, Peters challenges conventional wisdom about success in high-performance environments.

In this episode, learn:

• How embracing critical feedback accelerates your growth
• Why top performers prioritize consistency over occasional excellence
• What professional coaches value most in their team members
• How to build systems that drive continuous improvement
• The overlooked advantage of being "boringly" consistent

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Quotable moments:

"Great players don't go around seeking pats on the back. They seek the best coaches, the best feedback, the fastest ways to improve." - Brian Peters

"If you can't protect your physiology, you can't protect your performance." - Brian Peters

"The most heroic thing you can do is try not to be a hero." - Brian Peters

"Pros are predictable - that's what makes them professional." - Brian Peters

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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