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TimeOut With The SportsDr. Podcast

TimeOut With The SportsDr. Podcast

Written by: Dr. Derrick Burgess
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 I'm Dr Derrick Burgess, board certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sportsmedicine specialist, and host of TimeOut With The SportsDr Podcast. This is the show where life, sports and medicine intersect! Are you a young professional who is successful but not fulfilled? Are you interested in changing the trajectory of your family for future generations? Do you feel that everything you know about money is just enough to keep you caught in the rat race? If you answer yes to any of these questions, this podcast is for you. Join in every week to gain practical tips about how to strengthen your mindset, grow your assets and achieve the level of success that you desire. I want to share what I've learned and been able to accomplish with you. Because,….if I can do it, you can too!...Dr. Derrick Burgess Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Self-Help Success
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  • How to Turn God-Given Talent Into Earned Results

    How to Turn God-Given Talent Into Earned Results
    Feb 9 2026

    Success often looks like a sudden breakthrough, but most of the time it is the result of years of quiet effort that no one sees. We are quick to call it luck, timing, or talent, because it feels easier than acknowledging the discipline, the repetition, and the long seasons of showing up without guarantees. Yet behind every meaningful achievement is a story of persistence, preparation, and choosing to keep going when progress feels slow.

    Many people believe talent is the deciding factor. If someone is gifted, success should come naturally. If someone struggles, maybe they are just not built for it. But real life rarely works that way. Skill is built through effort. Progress is earned through consistency. And the ability to sustain success comes from grit, not just natural ability.

    This episode reflects on a five-year journey from learning how to start a podcast to receiving Super Bowl credentials, and what that path reveals about growth. Drawing from the idea that "effort counts twice," we unpack the difference between talent and skill, why hard work compounds over time, and how showing up, investing in yourself, and surrounding yourself with the right people changes what is possible. If you are building something and wondering if the work is worth it, this conversation is a reminder that grit, not just talent, is what turns potential into real progress.

    "Without effort, your talent is merely unmet potential. Without effort, your skill is what could be done but has not been done. With effort, your talent becomes skill, and effort makes that skill very productive." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

    Topics Covered:

    (00:00:00) Introduction

    (00:00:30) Suzette's birthday and Black History Month

    (00:01:49) From Super Bowl fan to media credentials

    (00:02:54) Luck vs preparation in success

    (00:04:00) Grit and why "effort counts twice"

    (00:05:52) The danger of relying on "gifted" labels

    (00:06:30) Advertisement: Struggling with your finances as a young physician? Doc2Doc Lending is here for you. Founded by doctors, we offer loans tailored to your unique career path, crediting your certifications and specialty training. Visit https://www.doc2doclending.com/ today.

    (00:09:06) The act of becoming: Talented vs. Strivers

    (00:10:24) Making skill achieve results

    (00:11:53) A warning against relying on talent alone

    (00:12:56) Effort turns potential into results

    (00:13:40) Final encouragement

    Key Takeaways:

    "Talent does not trump everything else."

    "In the long run, you have to be more than talented to achieve at a high level and sustain that level of achievement."

    "Talent times effort equals skill, and skill times effort equals achievement."

    "Skill is developed over countless hours and hours of practicing your craft."

    "It's not just continuing to show up to do the same thing the same way over and over again. It's continuing to critique yourself. Continue to surround yourself with people that are doing it on a higher level than you are."

    Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:

    Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243

    Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com

    Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about

    This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.
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    15 mins
  • When Small Steps Shape a Greater Story

    When Small Steps Shape a Greater Story
    Jan 12 2026
    Efficiency starts the journey. Purpose gives it direction. Grit carries it forward. A new year often makes us believe everything resets at once. We make lists, set resolutions, and hope that change comes with the calendar. But real change does not come from the date. It comes from how we choose to use our time. The end of 2025 showed that being busy is not the same as making progress. It is easy to measure success by how many boxes we check, yet growth is not only found in achievement. Growth happens when new opportunities show up, when relationships open doors, and when we discover goals we did not even know we wanted. Progress changes us along the way, and that change often matters more than the goal itself. This is why efficiency matters. Efficiency is about choosing purpose over distraction. It is about doing what matters instead of doing more. When a list feels overwhelming, the hardest part is starting. Action always moves us farther than overthinking. In this episode, I'm kicking off 2026 with a reset, a reflection, and a reminder that goals don't work without systems. After taking a much-needed break at the end of 2025, I'm sharing why efficiency is my word for the year, how I'm approaching goals differently, and why small daily actions matter more than big resolutions. I also share how a Super Bowl trip became a panel opportunity, and what that taught me about collaboration and faith. If you're setting goals for the new year, this episode offers simple mindset shifts to help you get started. "Potential is a lot of stored-up energy and possibilities. Purpose is when you start to execute and make the impact you want on others and on the world." - Dr. Derrick Burgess Topics Covered: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Rest and mental reset (00:02:50) Refilling your cup when life keeps moving (00:03:29) Why "efficiency" matters (00:04:52) Systems over goals (00:06:07) Advertisement: Struggling with your finances as a young physician? Doc2Doc Lending is here for you. Founded by doctors, we offer loans tailored to your unique career path, crediting your certifications and specialty training. Visit https://www.doc2doclending.com/ today. (00:08:03) Seeing the Super Bowl in a new way (00:10:28) Personal brand creates new opportunities (00:12:47) Using skills to help others in new spaces (00:13:29) Seeing opportunities as blessings (00:15:39) Growth brings challenges (00:16:01) Giving yourself grace while learning (00:16:35) Success comes from sticking through hard times Key Takeaways: "When you surround yourself with good people, and when you do the best that you can do and become the expert in your field, opportunities will open up." "You have to take a step back to fill your cup especially when you're feeding others at all times, you have to make sure that you are being fed as well." "We're all given 24 hours of a day, but it's amazing what some people can accomplish versus what others will accomplish with that same amount of time." "If you don't get started, then you just look at that list and it continues to get bigger and bigger and even more overwhelming." "If you don't change, then your outcomes probably won't change." "The small things, the actions, the day to day actions, will lead to the big victories." "Most organizations are looking for grit because we know now that it's not just about talent and abilities. It's about who's gonna stick it out through these tough times, who's gonna be able to overcome adversity to achieve success." Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243 Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.
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    17 mins
  • Faith After Failure

    Faith After Failure
    Jan 26 2026
    Failure feels heavy because we are taught to see it as an endpoint. Many of us learned early that failure means something is wrong with us. We learned that mistakes close doors and that setbacks are proof we should not try again. But that is not the truth. Failure is often the beginning of a different story. It stretches us in ways success never could. It teaches skill, courage, and patience. It becomes the soil where grit takes root. Most people fear failure because they fear being seen. They fear the silence after disappointment. They fear the comments, the comparisons, and the quiet feeling of not being enough. Yet the people we call successful are rarely the ones who never fell. They are the ones who kept standing up, even when no one was watching, even when the outcome was uncertain, and even when quitting felt safer than hoping again. This is why reframing failure matters. Failure is feedback. It is the voice that says try again with more wisdom. It exposes what we could not see and reveals what we need next. It removes the illusion that perfection is required for progress. And with time, it builds something far more valuable than a clean track record. It builds a resilient heart In this episode, we explore the principles of "failing forward," inspired by John Maxwell's book and shaped by years of real experiences including missed opportunities, hard lessons, delayed wins, and the uncomfortable work of taking responsibility. We redefine its meaning, separate identity from outcome, learn to act before fear takes over, and build persistence when quitting feels easier. If you are building something new, changing direction, leading a team, or simply trying to grow, this conversation offers a mindset shift that removes the shame from failing and restores the purpose in trying. "If you're trying not to fail, you're probably gonna try not to succeed. You have to be willing to fail." - Dr. Derrick Burgess Topics Covered: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:43) How society teaches us to fear failure (00:02:26) "Failing Forward" by John Maxwell (00:04:33) Step 1: How achievers view failure (00:06:39) Step 2: Redefining failure (00:07:29) Step 3: Remove you from failure (00:09:01) Step 4: Take action to reduce fear (00:09:37) Step 5: Accepting responsibility for change (00:11:05) Advertisement: Struggling with your finances as a young physician? Doc2Doc Lending is here for you. Founded by doctors, we offer loans tailored to your unique career path, crediting your certifications and specialty training. Visit https://www.doc2doclending.com/ today. (00:12:54) Step 6: Protecting yourself from outside negativity (00:14:00) Step 7: Leaving yesterday behind (00:14:47) Step 8: Change yourself, not the world around you (00:15:26) Step 9: Serve others instead of comparing (00:16:22) Step 10: Finding the good in bad experiences (00:18:24) Step 11: If you succeed, try something harder (00:18:44) Step 12: Turning bad experiences into good lessons (00:18:51) Step 13: Working on weaknesses that weaken you (00:20:10) Step 14: The small gap between success and failure (00:21:39) Step 15: Get up, get over it, and keep going Key Takeaways: "The longer the fear remains unchecked, the harder the person has to work to break the cycle." "If you're focused on not making mistakes, you're probably gonna be limited." "Failure is a price you have to pay to achieve success.""You're not as bad as your worst day and you're not as good as your best day." "The more you look back, the less time you have to look forward.""A winner knows how much he still has to learn even when he's considered an expert." Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243 Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com Other Links: https://www.hbcuendzone.org/about This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.
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    24 mins
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