For those of you who may not know, Deion Sanders is a former NFL player and Hall of Famer, who has since gone on to become a coach. He recently made some comments about the types of players he likes to recruit for his team, which sparked some controversy.

Today’s episode, we will be discussing those comments, the context behind them, and whether or not Deion was in the wrong. Even if you are not a sports fan or have no interest in football, I encourage you to stay tuned because the principles we will discuss are applicable to everyone. While I personally have a fondness for Deion Sanders, I will approach this topic with objectivity and honesty.

So, let's dive in and explore whether or not Deion Sanders was in the wrong.

Show notes:
[08:13] #1 Deion Sanders’ list of specific attributes for the different positions in football.
[12:09] #2 Many people felt like Deion was filtering out certain types of people.
[16:06] #3 What Deion doing is the same thing that we all do, we call it profiling, or some of you may call it unconscious bias or a conscious bias.
[22:29] #4 People who made noise about not liking what Deion said are just "Race Hustlers" and aren't really mad about what he said.
[28:29] #5 Deion is looking for a quarterback to be a "leader of men” - the key player in American football.
[34:44] #6 Are there exceptions to this framework?
[39:08] #7 If Deion rules you out, perform exceptionally or play somewhere else.
[43:09] Recap

Episodes Mentioned:
1824: The "Race Hustler": Who, What, Why, And What To Do About Them
1786: Why "Fighting Fair" Is For Losers And Idiots
613: You've Been Lied To: Life Will NEVER Be Fair
2335: "Fair" Does NOT Mean "The Same"
1957: The "Ethical, Unfair Advantage"
1930: KPIs (Key Performance Indicators): How To Measure Your Work
1034: Performance Is Only HALF The Job
780: Get Your Performance Up
503: How To Practice Your Peak Performance Mindset
1443: Results-Based Business