Champion Mindset

Shannon Sharpe

Champion Mindset

Show Notes

Shannon Sharpe is a 3-time Super Bowl Champion as well as the host of Club Shay Shay and Night Cap, but despite all of his success, he keeps chasing. Where does that instinct come from? What drives it? And why can’t he sleep at night? Former two-division UFC Champion Daniel Cormier sits down with him to find those answers and more on this episode of Champion Mindset. New customers get 40% Off with code MINDSET at GLD.com #ad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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