07/02/2026
What does it really take to become a professional athlete?
Most people see the games, the highlights, and the success. What they don’t see are the years of sacrifice behind the scenes.
In this clip, NHL goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic shares what he gave up growing up in pursuit of his dream—from missing school and family time to putting hockey above almost everything else.
Success at the highest level rarely happens by accident. It’s built through discipline, consistency, and countless sacrifices that often go unnoticed.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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