About this episode

Phil and Paul reflect on their top episodes and personal highlights of 2025, discussing lessons learned and the impact of soccer on life.

In Episode 187, Phil and Paul reflect on their top HSEL episodes and their personal highlights of 2025. They discuss lessons learned from various guests, personal highs and lows, including transitions in their careers and families. Through their candid discussion, they emphasize the importance of slowing down, reflecting on what truly matters, beauty in brokenness, and the profound impact of soccer on teaching life's most valuable lessons. What are your Top 5 episodes of 2025? Resources and Links from this Episode · Uncut Video of the Episode · Warrior Way Soccer · Phil's email for DISC Training · Nations United Website · Providence World Website

People in this episode

Hosts: Phil, Paul

Topics covered

• year-end reflection
• soccer lessons
• personal growth
• career transitions
• importance of reflection

Keywords

• HSEL
• 2025
• soccer
• leadership
• personal growth
• career transitions
• reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Warrior Way Soccer, Nations United, Providence World

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