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Anthony Trucks, former Oregon Ducks & Steelers linebacker, life coach, career coach, author and public speaker joins Pro Mindset host Craig Domann and they discuss Anthony’s favorite topic “identity shift” and other mindset topics.Trucks shares with Domann several of his “Truckisms” including the title of today’s podcast “Fall in Love with the Day & Not the Destination.” Anthony suggests that if we experience joy in the day then we will also enjoy life. If we like the day, then we want to do it again. We need to focus on the journey not the destination. People who find enjoyment and love the daily grind are more likely to get to the destination than the people that focus on just the destination. Trucks shares a funny story about fishing with one of his sons and that his son thinks fishing is “catching” because he only wants to catch fish rather than just enjoy the experience of fishing regardless of the results.Trucks shares his metaphor about how Peanut M&M’s describe our ego and identity. The peanut is our identity, and the outside chocolate layer is our ego. He also explains our identity is who we are when we are not thinking about who we are. Our ego protects our identity and shows up in our actions, especially when we are caught off-guard, surprised or challenged.Domann and Trucks discuss the impact of 2020 COVID-19 on their families and their parenting. They talk about the benefits of struggle and challenges in relation to the growth and development of their kids. Trucks has become a highly sought-after speaker because of his personality, charm and life story of overcoming adversity. Trucks was abandoned as a child and went through the foster care system. Our society has very low expectations for success for kids that go through the foster care system and Trucks was able to excel in football in high school, college and make it in the NFL. Additionally, he has a very wise perspective on life, success and personal growth that attracts everyone who has had to overcome adversity in their lives – that means everyone.