The Tyren Johnson Show
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWelcome to 'The Tyren Johnson Show,' the podcast where we explore the extraordinary power of mental toughness and personal development. Join me, Tyren Johnson, a professional basketball player and lifelong advocate for personal growth, as we dive into the mindset, habits, and strategies that lead to success on and off the court.
In each episode, we'll unlock the secrets to resilience, goal achievement, and personal transformation. Whether you're an athlete striving for greatness, an entrepreneur chasing your dreams, or anyone seeking to level up in life, this podcast is your source of inspiration and practical wisdom.
Expect in-depth conversations with top athletes, coaches, experts in mental conditioning, and thought leaders from various fields. We'll share real-life stories of triumph over adversity, dissect the psychology of peak performance, and provide actionable tips to help you become the best version of yourself.
Get ready to sharpen your mental edge, harness your inner strength, and embark on a journey of continuous self-improvement. Subscribe now to 'The Tyren Johnson Show' and join our community of achievers who believe that with the right mindset, you can conquer any challenge and make every day your masterpiece."
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Episodes
Use Social Media To Build Your Brand #077
December 06, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBTop 10 things to do on social media to help your brand. Post Your Highlights Engage With Your Fans Show Your Lifestyle Share What You Believe In Stay Consistent Don’t incriminate Yourself Post photos that represent you Collaborate Make it easy to contact you Send them to your website
Get Rich Or Die Trying #076
November 29, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, I wanted to focus on the mentality you have to have to make money. I call this episode "Get Rich Or Die Trying" because that's what I was thinking of as I was making this episode. 50 cent used that slogan as his framework to become successful. I think many of us can use the same. What you have to realize is that most people that strive to become successful fail a lot. It was a lot of tough times that made them want to give up. But, it also helped them to build charac...
#075 Top 10 Personal Finance Lessons That Changed My Life
November 15, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThese 10 lessons changed my life. I think it might help you a bit. I get pretty transparent this episode.
Don't Be Fooled By The Joneses #074
November 01, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBMost people have less than you think. You can't determine a person's net worth by the car they drive, the house they live in, or how much money they're showing on social media. The average millionaire lives a very modest and frugal life. The people that tend to brag about their money are usually great earners but terrible money managers. These people look wealthy, but in reality or very financially poor. You're going to do yourself a disservice comparing yourself to something that's...
Budgeting Gives You Freedom #073
October 25, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBA budget is a plan for every dollar you have. It’s not magic, but it represents more financial freedom and a life with much less stress. Here’s how to set one up.
Financial Literacy 101 #072
October 18, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, I wanted to tackle the basics of financial literacy. We may assume that many of us know the basic knowledge, but you would be surprised. At age 25 I had zero knowledge of financial literacy with a pile of money in my pockets. That was a recipe for disaster. In this episode, we going back to the basics.
Why Do Athletes Go Broke #071
October 11, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBBeing an athlete I have experienced this first hand. The conversation about money is very taboo for athletes. We don't talk about it. We don't work together. Yet, most of us are broke. I've talked about how I have blown over a million dollars in my twelve-year career. I got it together five years ago. Once I learned the basics I was excited about seeing my money grow and work for me. I think this can be the same with other athletes. I want to try my best to get them the information ...
EP #070 How To Get Rich
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBEveryone should be rich. I got the recipe for you in this episode.
EP #069 You Fail When You Quit
July 05, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MBDon't quit when it gets tough. Double down and figure it out in the trenches.
EP #068 Have An End Goal
June 28, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBTo know where you're going you're going to need an end goal. You'll need a finish line. Without a finish line, you'll just be driving forever.
#067 Talent vs Hard work
June 22, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode, I wanted to talk about talent vs hard work. I wanted to show the difference between the two. The truth is you need both.
EP #066 Success Is Going To Take Some Sacrifices
June 14, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MBIn this episode, I talked about sacrifices. The most successful people that we know today, made huge sacrifices. Guys like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, all made huge sacrifices. We live in a culture now where technology has made everything so easy, many of us have forgotten the main fundamental of life which is hard work. I have had to sacrifice many things in my life to get to where I am. I understand it can be difficult, but what do you receive in life that's worth it that wasn'...
Ep #065 Don’t Be Fooled By Social Media
June 07, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBIn this episdoe I wanted to talk about the toxic world of social media. I wanted to bring back some normalcy to life. I pointed out how social media can be used as a facade in today's time. I wanted to show how we have gotten out of tune with reality. Being a normal person is dope. I think we have forgotten that the simple things in life still make us very happy.
Ep #064 You’re Always Going To Have Critics
May 31, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBIn this episode, I wanted to talk about criticism. No matter what you do you will always be criticized. That's not necessarily a bad thing. There is good criticism and bad criticism. At the end of the day, it's going to happen. That's what humans do. I focused on embracing criticism instead of falling victim.
Who Do You Spend The Most Time With #063
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode, I wanted to talk about who you're spending your time with. The saying goes that you're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Have you been paying attention to your circle lately? Are you surrounded by people that are giving you energy or taking your energy? Pay attention closely as these people can shape your life.
Always Be First #061
May 03, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MBI did no research on the power of being first. This is strictly from my own experiences. I noticed very early on that I wasn’t a special athlete. I also noticed that I had no problems when it came to working harder than everyone else. I looked at some guys that were just naturally talented and noticed how they dominated. I knew I didn’t have that. So I had to find another way to dominate. That was by outworking everybody.
Ep #060 Your Conscious Knows The Real You
April 26, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBI realized I had been living a fake life all this time. My mind was controlled by society. When I started to learn how important our consciousness is in our life it was a game-changer. I became more self-aware, more patient, and more understanding of everything around me. In this episode, I broke down some key points.
How Traveling Can Change Your Mindset Ep #059
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBTraveling was a game-changer for me. Being from a small town in Louisiana, I was very shallow. Many people that are there still are. It’s hard when that’s all you’ve seen. Get out and explore the world. We’re taught to work, work, work so much we forget to live, live, live.
Ep #058 How To Handle Losing
March 29, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBLosing is tough and nobody likes to experience it. The fact is you will lose at some point in time. We have to learn how to use losing as a strength. Losing in sports is a good analogy to real-life situations. You have to understand life will get tough. You can’t let tough times defeat you. Use these four points to help you get through handling defeat.
Kristina King: Episode #057 On Playing International Basketball as a Woman and much more with Tyren Johnson
March 25, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBKristina King. is a 25-year-old international professional basketball player. She has played in Romania, Iceland, Taiwan, Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Spain, and Lebanon. That’s 7 different countries on 4 different continents in just 4 short years. She has a brand called King of Queens which is inspired by many athletes, just like her, who challenge themselves every day to be the best both on and off the court. I love what she's doing on and off the court so I had to get her on.
David Jackson: Episode #056 On Choosing a Mid-Major, Fatherhood, and much more with Tyren Johnson
February 22, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBDavid Jackson is a pro player playing in the same league that I play in. He's one of the better Americans and most consistent. Love everything about his game, but I also loved a lot about him off the court. During this episode, I wanted to dive into his brain to learn his process. We talked about him choosing a mid-major over major division one schools, being a father while playing professionally, the importance of education, and much more.
Obi Emegano: Episode #055 On Health/Nutrition, Love for Nigeria, and much more with Tyren Johnson
January 25, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBObi Emegano is a Nigerian professional basketball player for Fuenlabrada of the Spanish Liga ACB. He plays shooting guard position. I played against Obi here in France. I've been following his career for years now. He sheds light on the importance of health and wellness. He talks about his love for Nigeria. He touched on how he had to make adjustments from high school to college, and much more.
Conversation With Chima Moneke #054
December 18, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBGreat conversation with Chima Moneke. I played against Chima here in France and fell in love with his game instantly. He has a bright future ahead and was kind enough to share his story with us.
Open Relationships & Wedding Rings #053
December 16, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBConversation with Kaya about open relationships and wedding rings. This topic is tossed around very loosely nowadays. I and Kaya decided to drop our opinions.
Perspectives With Kaya Artrese #052
December 10, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode, I wanted to invite one of my close friends Kaya Artrese to the podcast. Kaya and I usually go at it whenever we have conversations. I wanted to let you guys in on some of our conversations. I love Kaya's perspective because we live in two different worlds. It's good to hear and learn from other people. We touched on a few topics that are very interesting.
#051 Be Prepared To Lose Friends When You Grow
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBIt's a truth that most people don't like to face. As you grow you will definitely lose friends. It might be for the good or it might be for the worst. In my own experience, I can tell you both will happen. The dynamic of your friendships will change. That's ok. Your real friends will be there and be patient with you to understand. Your fake friends will vanish. Win-win in my book. I would advise you not to constantly throw your success in your less fortunate friends' face tho. If y...
Being Weird Might Be The Key To your Success #50
September 07, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode I wanted to tackle a very interesting subject. What is weird? I think that so many people are afraid to be label as such because it comes with a negative connotation. I think that's where your super power lives.
It Takes Perseverance and Persistence To Be A Pro: Ike Udanoh #049
June 15, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBIke Joseph Udanoh is a professional basketball player who last played for Reyer Venezia of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He is a 6 ft 8 power forward. Raised in Detroit Ike took that mentality around the world to create a name for himself in the basketball world. Truly a journeyman Ike shows you with hardwork, perseverance, and persistence can do for you. This episode should help a lot of you hoopers out there that might be giving yourselves excuses.
Tough Love Is The Best Love #048
May 27, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBTough love is a hard and sometimes sad road we must walk down. It’s the process we use to help someone we love or deeply care about. It usually leads to discomfort for both parties. That’ ok tho, that discomfort will grow the relationship. Many of us don’t know how to handle these situations. This episode is some tips and insight about how to get the most out of these type of situations.
How To Approach Teams To Sign You #047
May 25, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBMost players I know have the desire to play at the next level. Whether that be college or professional. The harsh truth is that most don’t make it. Many don’t give themselves a chance. This podcast I wanted to touch on some tips that you can use that would help a team discover you and possibly sign you. You’re fighting for eyeballs. Most of the players that are playing at a high level will get the eyeballs. Teams will request their services. This episode is for the underdogs. The pl...
Conversation with Will Felder #046
May 14, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBHad a great conversation with professional basketball player Will Felder. Will plays thirty minutes away from me. I've played against him a few times. He's definitely one of the toughest guys I've had to play against.
Lose Expectation #045
May 04, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBIn this episode I wanted to talk about losing expectations. Releasing our expectations and entering into the world with fresh perspective in every moment, we can enrich and enhance both our lives and our experience. I talked about enjoying the moment. Stop focusing on the past or the future. Losing expectations liberated me recently. I learned how to just enjoy myself instead of focusing on the end result.
The Importance Of Friends #044
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBFriends can make or break you. The company you choose to keep is very vital to your success. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. They add to your life or they can take away from your life. People in your life should be adding value to you. They should be helping you be the best version of yourself that you can be. You should be doing the same thing for them.
Be Your Biggest Fan #043
April 29, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBIn life, we are often hard on ourselves. We criticize ourselves any chance we get. Every shot we miss, every day we're lazy in workouts. We love to point out our shortcomings and failures. After all, it’s easy to be a critic. But, when was the last time you were you your own biggest fan? When was the last time you recognized your success? Or celebrated a victory, even if it was small?
Should Players Go To College or Straight To The Pros #042
April 27, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MBWanted to give my opinion on whether or not high school players should go from high school straight to the pros. Times have changed. We’re constantly evolving. Recently the top ranked high school player is set to receive $500,000. That wasn’t possible before. There’s pros and cons to this decision. I wanted to give my opinion.
Conversation with Marlain Veal #041
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBGreat conversation getting to know Marlain Veal. He's an upcoming player from Louisiana starting his pro career. Marlain has had to prove himself his entire life. I love the chip that he carries on his shoulder. Interesting conversation to here his story.
Conversation with Marlain Veal
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBGreat conversation getting to know Marlain Veal. He's an upcoming player from Louisiana starting his pro career. Marlain has had to prove himself his entire life. I love the chip that he carries on his shoulder. Interesting conversation to here his story.
Conversation with LaceDarrius Dunn #040
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBDunn is a pro basketball player currently playing in Israel. He played for the Baylor Bears in College. He was the Big 12 all time leading scorer until Buddy Hield surpassed him. Dunn shares his story with us. I remember Dunn from high school as he was one of the best talents the state of Louisiana has ever seen. In the conversation we touched on mindset, setbacks, and life off the court.
Lee Toldson On Mindset And Tips On High School Basketball #039
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBLee Toldson is a high school basketball coach in Idaho, Falls. After his outstanding high school career, he earned a scholarship to play for Western Wyoming. In 2016 he led his team to the championship game and won the conference coach of the year. In 2017 his team was regional champs, took 3rd at state and Lee was nominated to coach the Wyoming South All-Star Team. We touched on many topics such as mindset, what he looks for in a player, what he would not tolerate, and how was it coachin...
Elijah Millsap on Life, Life off the court, Mental Health and Business
April 04, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBElijah is one of my best friends. Thought it was only right I get him on the show. In this episode we talked about his upbringing. We talked about his mental approach. How he handles setback. What was it like playing in the NBA. He has 2 off court ventures. One being an app that he is developing. The other being Divine Soul. A company that focuses on mental health. Hope you enjoy!
Elijah Millsap on Life, Life off the court, Mental Health and Business
April 04, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBElijah is one of my best friends. Thought it was only right I get him on the show. In this episode we talked about his upbringing. We talked about his mental approach. How he handles setback. What was it like playing in the NBA. He has 2 off court ventures. One being an app that he is developing. The other being Divine Soul. A company that focuses on mental health. Hope you enjoy!
Charles Abouo #037
March 30, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBOn episode 37 of the TRÜF Life Podcast. Pro basketball player, Charles Abouo joins me to talk about his basketball career, his transition from BYU to international basketball, having the right mindset and his eatwellplaybetter business.
Regret Should Be Your Biggest Fear #036
March 13, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MBIn this episode I talked about regret. I focused on understanding exactly what regret is. I talked about how you could live your life without having regret. I talked about the joy you have when you have no regrets. Follow me on instagram @tyrenjohnson
Be The Best Wherever You Are #035
March 11, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MBIn this episode I talked about appreciating wherever you are today. Taking advantage of the opportunities you currently have. I talked about how you should evaluate where you currently are. How to be the best there. I also talked about how you can become a legend there.
How To Have High Performance Days #034
March 09, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MBIn this episode I talked about how to get the most out of your days. Taking advantage of everyday. I talked about how you can become more discipline. I teach you how to structure your days. I talked about how optimising my days has helped me. Follow me @tyrenjohnson on instagram.
Walk On The Balls Of Your Feet #033
March 03, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MBIn this episode I wanted to talk about something that you can start doing everyday. Walk on the balls of your see. Walking on the balls of my feet has made a tremendous impact in my life. It has helped me go from living a reactive life into living a proactive life.
Don't Be Lonely At The Top #032
February 21, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBIn this episode I wanted to help people become better leaders. When you're involved in something that involves a team. You don't want to be lonely at the top. You want to be at the top with your entire team.
How To Overcome Not Being Valued #031
February 19, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBIn this episode I wanted to touch on people that feel they're not valued. Most of the time we're frustrated in our workplace is simply because we feel we're not doing what we're good at. Being cut so many times and overlooked pretty much my entire career I've always had to find ways to overcome this.
Know Your Strengths & Weakness #030
February 11, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MBIn this episode I wanted to shine a light on something very important. Many people don't know there strengths and weaknesses. When you understand this your life will go to another level.
Understand The Difference Between Co-worker and Friend
February 10, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBIn this episode I wanted to talk about understanding the difference between co-worker and friend. Sometimes we can be misled and think that our co-workers are our friend when in reality they're only our co-workers.