#125 Paul Rabil: Confidence and Competition

This episode of the Knowledge Project interviews Paul Rabil, a highly successful lacrosse player and co-founder of the Professional Lacrosse League (PLL). The conversation explores Rabil's career trajectory, including a near-miss NFL opportunity with Bill Belichick, his approach to relentless competitiveness, and his transition into the business side of sports. Rabil emphasizes the importance of "competitive compromise" in business, contrasting the binary win-lose dynamic of sports with the need for win-win outcomes in other areas of life. He also discusses his mental strategies for handling pressure, failure, and maintaining peak performance over a long career, highlighting the importance of sleep, hydration, and mental health support. Listeners gain insights into high-level athletic performance, business acumen, and the importance of mental resilience.