John Rush on Giving Yourself the Best Chance to Win and Becoming an Instagram Influencer

Maybe for some, but for most, getting successful is never left to luck and chance.

Even the most successful of us have our own share of struggles and adversities when they start.

How do you keep that winning momentum oozing inside and have a true mind and heart of a champion?

When it comes to social media, what could be one thing you are doing wrong that you are not gaining any traction?

John Rush is a professional football player and Grey Cup champion with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL (Canadian Football League). He is an outspoken vegan athlete with a passion for rescuing dogs and a love for animals.

In this episode, John talks about the most important thing you can do when things are out of your control -- take control of what you can.

Listen to him as he explains why it is all about mindset. His own life story has a lot to tell about that.

Where many struggles to gain a good following, John succeeded in growing his Instagram account organically. 

Let's find out what could be contributory to his success. 

"There are many factors that are just outside of your control, especially in sports, but if you have that process, if you have that strategy in place, you're putting yourself in the best possible position for success." - John Rush

What you will learn from this episode:

03:33 - Recalling the first time he wanted to be a pro athlete

05:30 - A different journey he took in being drafted as a pro football athlete

07:56 - Relating a humbling experience that taught him many lessons

12:11 - What kept him going during those tough times 

15:04 - How everything is all about the mindset shift

20:35 - How to win a championship?

27:20 - The story behind the tattoo

32:06 - What made him choose a vegan lifestyle

36:27 - What he found was huge in growing his Instagram organically

42:49 - How do you create a massive community and an engaged audience?

46:46 - Value for value

50:22 - When do the opinions of other people matter less?

53:47 - What happens when you have nothing to prove to other people?

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