Episodes: 124
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
nik@thevictorydegree.com
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Nik Atanackovic - Nik Atanackovic interviews accomplished athletes, coaches, and performance experts to understand the mindset, habits, and principles behind elite achievement.
Ryan Sweeney - Performance Psychology, Self-talk, Confidence, Pressure, Visualization, Discipline, Coaching, Creativity, Failure, And Performing Under Uncertainty.
Ziyad “Zizo” Almaayouf - Self-belief, Confidence, Resilience After Loss, Comparison, Discipline, Career Longevity, And Performing Through Uncertainty.
Beyah Rasool - Elite Athlete Development, Talent Evaluation, Practice Habits, Weaknesses, Constraints, Courage, Coaching, And Lessons From Pete Carroll.
Marques Johnson on CRAZY Michael Jordan, John Wooden, Larry Bird Stories & What It Takes to Be Great
October 13, 2026
Five-time NBA All-Star Marques Johnson joins The Victory Degree to share stories and lessons from a lifetime in basketball—from his upbringing in Los Angeles and playing for John Wooden at UCLA to competing against Larry Bird and his connection to Michael Jordan.We discuss the influence of his parents, the coaches who shaped his career, and the preparation behind performing at the highest level. Marques reflects on confidence, perfectionism, teamwork, and what it takes to keep improving when ...
8 Harsh Truths to Build a Winning Mindset From Michael Jordan
October 08, 2026
What drove Michael Jordan, and what can we learn from the way he approached the game?In this episode of The Victory Degree Podcast, I break down my favorite quotes and stories from Jordan’s book, For the Love of the Game. We explore confidence, preparation, leadership, handling setbacks, and finding fulfillment beyond winning, with supporting insights from Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and other great athletes.Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/ Twitter: x.com/vict...
Jonathan Bender on Breaking Michael Jordan’s Record, Guarding Kobe & Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough
September 29, 2026
What does it take to build real confidence and keep moving forward when life changes your plans? Former NBA player and entrepreneur Jonathan Bender joins me on The Victory Degree to discuss sacrifice, reinvention, and life beyond basketball. We explore lessons from Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, the work behind success, and the mindset that carries from the court into business. Connect with Jonathan: Instagram: instagram.com/jonathanbender9/ Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram...
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The publicly listed email for The Victory Degree: nik@thevictorydegree.com.
Podseeker estimates The Victory Degree reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Victory Degree typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional or elite-level athletes, coaches with experience developing high-level competitors, sports psychologists, and performance specialists with practical expertise in pressure, mindset, discipline, or talent development. Common among recent guests: Professional athletic competition; Coaching or developing elite athletes; Experience with major sports organizations. Recent guests include Ryan Sweeney, Ziyad “Zizo” Almaayouf, and Beyah Rasool.
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