What Bobby Okereke has said about Growth mindset
2 quotes · 1 episode · Jun 11, 2026
Bobby Okereke, NFL linebacker and New York Giants defensive captain, former Stanford captain, has been quoted on Growth mindset 2 times in 1 episode of Unblinded with Sean Callagy, most recently on June 11, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Okereke argues that competition among teammates is necessary for each to reach their best.
“I can't be my greatest self if you're not your greatest self. And you don't bring that every day and force me to compete”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy: Bobby Okereke: The Mindset Behind NFL Success (Jun 11, 2026) · Listen from 34:04
Okereke says players whose egos block coaching leave the NFL quickly because they are not open to correction.
“usually when your ego's in the way, you're not open to criticism. You're not open to coaching and corrections”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy: Bobby Okereke: The Mindset Behind NFL Success (Jun 11, 2026) · Listen from 34:43
Episodes
Bobby Okereke: The Mindset Behind NFL SuccessUnblinded with Sean Callagy · Jun 11, 2026 · 56 min
Sean Callagy interviews NFL linebacker Bobby Okereke before a live audience about his strict upbringing, Stanford career, NFL preparation, leadership, and business ventures.
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