He spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, where he established himself as one of the most successful quarterbacks in recent NFL history.
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Russell Wilson is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, where he established himself as one of the most successful quarterbacks in recent NFL history. During his time with the Seahawks, Wilson earned nine Pro Bowl selections and led the team to their first Super Bowl championship victory in Super Bowl XLVIII.
Wilson is widely regarded as one of the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks of all time, known for his ability to excel both as a passer and a runner. His unique skill set and leadership on the field have made him a standout performer throughout his NFL career. Beyond football, Wilson also has experience as a former professional baseball player, demonstrating his athletic versatility across multiple sports.
His speaking engagements, including his TED2020 presentation on maintaining focus under pressure, draw from his extensive experience performing at the highest levels of professional sports.
- Mental strategies for performing under intense pressure
- Leadership lessons from championship-level team sports
- Developing resilience and focus in high-stakes environments
- The mindset of elite athletic performance
- Overcoming adversity and setbacks in competitive situations
My secret to staying focused under pressure
My secret to staying focused under pressure
My secret to staying focused under pressure
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