In this episode of the Calm Waves podcast, host Dallas Cowan interviews former NBA player C.J. Watson. They discuss Watson's journey from a challenging upbringing to achieving success in the NBA, the importance of continuous learning, and the influence of family support.

Watson shares insights on overcoming obstacles, the significance of mindset in sports, and the role of trash talking as a competitive skill. He also emphasizes the importance of recovery and sacrifice for athletes, and how he applies these lessons in parenting his daughter. In this conversation, C.J. Watson shares insights on recovery techniques, the importance of mentorship, and how his definition of success has evolved over time. He emphasizes the role of support systems, the need for networking, and the significance of investing in areas of personal knowledge.

Watson also discusses his current entrepreneurial ventures and the importance of staying true to one's strengths.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to C.J. Watson

02:02 The Influence of Upbringing

05:56 Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to the NBA

10:02 The Importance of Continuous Learning

12:03 The Origin of the Quiet Storm Foundation

15:58 Mindset and Trash Talking in Sports

19:58 Advice for Young Athletes

22:00 The Importance of Recovery and Sacrifice

23:34 Mind and Body Recovery Techniques

25:01 The Importance of Mentorship and Reading

27:38 Defining Success Through Different Seasons

30:03 The Role of Support Systems in Success

31:52 Finding Mentors and Networking

32:44 Current Ventures and Entrepreneurial Aspirations

33:50 Investing in What You Know

35:20 Staying in Your Lane: The Key to Success