In this episode, we sit down with Del Johnson Jr., a driven freshman at Concordia College in Minnesota and a dedicated student-athlete on the track team. Del opens up about the challenges of balancing his academic workload with the demands of collegiate athletics, sharing how he manages time, stays disciplined, and pushes through the pressures of being a first-year student at a competitive level.
Beyond the track and classroom, Del also reflects on a meaningful injury he sustained in high school, a setback that could have derailed his athletic aspirations. He takes us through the mental and physical hurdles of recovery, self-doubt, and the resilience required to come back stronger.
This episode is a deep dive into the mindset of a young athlete, touching on perseverance, self-belief, and the Growth that comes from facing adversity head-on. Whether you’re a student-athlete, a coach, or someone looking for motivation to push through your own struggles, Del’s story will inspire you to keep going—no matter the obstacles.
Tune in for a powerful conversation about grit, ambition, and the pursuit of excellence on and off the track!
Derick Gant is an author, speaker, financial expert, and high-performance coach with over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience. Earlier this year, he published The 24K Life Code: The Only Difference Between Mediocrity and Greatness a book that guides others step-by-step to achieve their best and get the results they’ve been seeking.
As an expert coach and fitness expert, Derick takes complicated concepts and delivers them in understandable terms. His well-known mantra “Master your mind and you will always be free” has enabled him to achieve mental, physical, and financial abundance in his own life.
You may have caught Derick on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News, or one of his two Tedx Talks sharing his tips with millions of people on not only how to make money, but how to grow and keep it. Through his programs, books, and videos, Derick empowers others to break through barriers in order to have a bigger vision for themselves and live out their dreams.
In addition to his two companies, Derick runs 24K Life, a community that provides high achievers with solutions and strategies to help them raise their standards to deliver their best by removing limiting beliefs and habits that hold them back, create a lifestyle that includes mastery in all areas, and empower them to become the best version of themselves.
