Tallest Podcast on Earth - Cody Kessel - How to stay confident & grounded, Artificial intelligence, and the power of self talk

Cody Kessel - How to stay confident & grounded, Artificial intelligence, and the power of self talk

03/28/23 • 108 min

Another great conversation on Tallest Pod - this week with Cody Kessel! We talked about how he developed his confidence, how he stays grounded, and important messages for volleyball players, and humans across the world!
00:00 - Intro
14:05 - Cody’s youth
17:48 - Call of Duty
23:37 - Cody’s mental journey
33:00 - What inspired Cody to write a book
46:42 - How to begin applying the concept of JOY into your life
1:01:30 - How Cody developed confidence
1:04:00 - The power of self talk
1:13:00 - How Cody stays grounded
1:15:20 - Learning to chill and manage energy
1:23:00 - AI
1:28:04 - Cody’s obsession with Owls?
1:32:10 - How much longer is Cody going to play?
1:34:55 - Why Cody decided to stay in Berlin
1:36:20 - An important message if you're stuck on the bench.
1:40:00 - Cody’s thesis on the history volleyball
Cody's book: “11 Ways to Get an Edge”
- https://codykessel11.gumroad.com/l/codykessel11?layout=profile
- https://worldofvolley.com/blog/314961/new-book-11-ways-to-get-an-edge-by-cody-kessel.html
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How can we find balance
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How to begin to resolve feelings of depression
Depression makers
Meditation
Learning to surrender
Do we all need a therapist?!
The importance of a healthy environment
What to do if you have an addictive personality