Deion Sanders on How to Stay Relentlessly Focused While Doing It All | Wide Open with Tony Gonzalez

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  • čas přidán 15. 01. 2020
  • It’s Prime Time, my friends. This week on Wide Open, I welcome one of the most versatile and talented athletes and entertainers in modern history, Deion Sanders. From the Pro Football Hall of Fame to the MLB, Deion redefined human potential by becoming one of the few athletes to play two different professional sports.
    Deion’s story is all about maintaining deep focus and refusing to give in to outside voices, all while accomplishing many different things simultaneously. He came on the show to take us through his journey from a difficult Florida upbringing to how he found stardom in sports, raising kids, how he obsessively organizes his daily life and goals, and the real magic behind his success. Deion is truly one of the greatest, so pay attention!
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Komentáře • 308

  • @dontevertouchmyhat1169
    @dontevertouchmyhat1169 Před 4 lety +187

    "introvert naturally, extrovert when I have to be." 🔥 Bars!

  • @shiversbasketball
    @shiversbasketball Před 4 lety +58

    Deion talking about being clean and the hotel housekeepers is real talk!

  • @GenuineLife
    @GenuineLife Před 4 lety +45

    Hearing one of my favorite sports icon tell us he has never drank alcohol and never dabbled in drugs is powerful
    If you want to be like Deion, keep yourself clean!
    Great podcast Tony

    • @larrychamberlain8155
      @larrychamberlain8155 Před 4 lety +1

      HE WAS HIGH ON BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL... IF HE TACKLED ANYONE HAD BE IN THE TOP 3...JMO

    • @marked4death076
      @marked4death076 Před 3 lety +1

      Thats nutty man i never knew that, he came off like he was enjoy some coke back in the day but that was just his natural vibe haha

    • @aprilhawk9859
      @aprilhawk9859 Před 2 lety +2

      Facts 👌👌👌

  • @loltoday4668
    @loltoday4668 Před 2 lety +3

    DEION SANDERS IS AN ICON AND A LEGEND ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @johnmcc5896
    @johnmcc5896 Před 4 lety +71

    Deion is amazing... I love hearing him talk. About the game, about life, etc. Thanks Tony for the awesome interview

  • @RyanHoltz
    @RyanHoltz Před 4 lety +56

    "The more people someone surrounds themselves with that say YES, it is only a matter of time til the fall." - Primetime

  • @EDRISSALEXIS21
    @EDRISSALEXIS21 Před 4 lety +52

    Wow, Deion went wide open, opening up a mental wound, scar, when he talked about the hotel towels. Think about that. That shit was deep.

    • @TLathers225
      @TLathers225 Před 4 lety +6

      Edriss Alexis bruh it was, I can’t lie it made me look at that a whole lot different

    • @larrychamberlain8155
      @larrychamberlain8155 Před 4 lety +4

      THAT'S ALL ABOUT RESPECT FOR HIS MOM AND THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFICULT AND UNAPPRECIATED JOBS..✌✌✌✌✌✌

  • @RedLeo-pf9yo
    @RedLeo-pf9yo Před 4 lety +5

    NEON Deion Sanders , my favorite football player of all time !!!!!

  • @franmygomez
    @franmygomez Před 4 lety +91

    Tony you are killing it on these interviews. This year it's going to be huge for your podcast!

  • @TimJr.
    @TimJr. Před 3 lety +5

    Deon and Tony are two national treasures and define the everyday American work ethic.

  • @donijoneslive
    @donijoneslive Před 4 lety +25

    I think Tony Gonzales is changing the game for podcasters!! He is so real. I am learning how to get better.

  • @humbleguy2010
    @humbleguy2010 Před 4 lety +172

    DEION " MY CONFIDENCE OFFENDED THEIR INSECURITY "

  • @jay1winner
    @jay1winner Před 4 lety +16

    Definitely one of the best interviews I've ever seen.

    • @topflightstyle4141
      @topflightstyle4141 Před 4 lety

      Go watch Sugar Ray Leonard get interviewed by Mike Tyson on Hot Boxing this can't touch that interview.

  • @St3phenking13
    @St3phenking13 Před 4 lety +29

    Tony G got a podcast too. That's what's up. All The Smoke and Knuckleheads for the Nba, Tony G for the Nfl.

    • @nazinas21
      @nazinas21 Před 4 lety +1

      Humbled By Yah That’s what I said!! It’s great getting to know these guys at a different level. Especially when we watched them grow up playing. I like Barnes and Stax interviews tho

    • @marked4death076
      @marked4death076 Před 3 lety

      Russ wilson got a good one going now as well

  • @carolynardis1254
    @carolynardis1254 Před rokem +1

    I don’t even like football, but Mr. D, I always watched him, no matter what, I respect him & I love how he Loves him mom & all his kids. Nothing but Respect

  • @JGThePresent
    @JGThePresent Před 4 lety +6

    7:50 Totally relate to this. Mom said "Cleanliness next to holiness." Living intentionally righteous alines our intentions with divine. I do the same thing in hotels. I try to make the person's day light as possible because of being empathetic to those cleaning after me. I do the same in stores. If I grab something I don't buy, I put it back where I got it instead of being lazy and leaving it anywhere.

  • @ivorysmith2252
    @ivorysmith2252 Před 4 lety +11

    Man Tony got a nice jump shoot looks like he could have made it to the NBA!! GREAT JOB!!

  • @jessicamaly1977
    @jessicamaly1977 Před 4 lety +17

    I have never watched a football game, but found Deion truly inspiring and a wonderful role model. A huge thanks to him for being so open. Thank you, Tony, for starting your podcast!

  • @Daveymallon
    @Daveymallon Před 3 lety +3

    I had no idea this guy was as good as he was. I grew up in the 80’s and had heard the name and being a two sport guy but I had no idea he was one of the greatest football players ever.

  • @CLLife
    @CLLife Před 4 lety +21

    THIS MEN GAVE SO MANY LIFE GEM'S. THIS IS A CLASSIC 💯✔. I know a set-up when I see one🏀😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @marloncosey1190
    @marloncosey1190 Před rokem

    DEION/PRIME HAS A PERSONALITY THAT INFECTS ANY AND EVERYBODY… LOVED THIS INTERVIEW

  • @brianhood1044
    @brianhood1044 Před 4 lety +16

    First time watcher. Tony you do an excellent job. My favorite part is how you let the guest speak. Especially Prime Time. Just let him go and do his thing ‼️‼️

  • @MrTechman01
    @MrTechman01 Před 3 lety +2

    That was the coolest Deion interview I have ever seen...was suprised to know....Deion dont drink or smoke and don't party like his earlier image suggested. It must have been the MONEY! AND for the record...Deion is the most Gifted corner EVER in the NFL...he is right....when he played it looked like EVERYBODY was standing still.

  • @helengreenwell5479
    @helengreenwell5479 Před 4 lety +20

    I really enjoyed this. So many great takeaways. I think my favorite was, paraphrasing, "I balled because I was conditioned to ball, whether someone was supporting me or not." This is huge for me. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to both Deion and Tony!

  • @VICTOR-py7hn
    @VICTOR-py7hn Před 4 lety +16

    Best interview I've seen and heard in years concerning Professional Athletes! Positive African American men sharing their life stories and motivations with humor! God Bless both Deion and Tony!

  • @nflmatchuphighlights
    @nflmatchuphighlights Před 4 lety +16

    🐐 Tight End and 🐐 Cornerback

  • @user-lq6ru9ed2u
    @user-lq6ru9ed2u Před 4 měsíci

    I really enjoy Coach Prime interviews. I had listened to many orators, from teachers, professors, preachers and success coaches, in my opinion, he excels them all!!

  • @Awiggins64
    @Awiggins64 Před 4 lety +9

    This interview did bless. Brothers in life thank you.

  • @elmascavidal1797
    @elmascavidal1797 Před 4 lety +2

    That hotel story was real life shit...Much respect Deion Sanders #21 ✊🏼🏈⚾️

  • @genobourn7423
    @genobourn7423 Před 4 lety +5

    Primetime..."PREACH!"

  • @user-lq6ru9ed2u
    @user-lq6ru9ed2u Před 3 měsíci

    What an awesome, amazing and heart-felt interview. Coach Prime leaves me speechless with his astonishing articulation ability matched with his stunning good looks!!

  • @yup466
    @yup466 Před rokem +3

    No drugs or alcohol, amazing!

  • @princessfrancois8225
    @princessfrancois8225 Před 4 lety +15

    The ending was hilarious with them playing pig! Great job at interviewing Tony!

  • @ericjordan5794
    @ericjordan5794 Před 4 lety +4

    Gained a lot more respect for Mr. Sanders after seeing this.

  • @shonlamont6124
    @shonlamont6124 Před 4 lety +2

    Prime never gets the credit of being a great person not just a great athlete. One of the reasons I wore #21 when I played football. #salute

  • @jessier.4237
    @jessier.4237 Před 2 lety +1

    Deion wasn't coddled, no one in the stands for him when he was the star. I love Deion, he deserved it all!

  • @franmygomez
    @franmygomez Před 4 lety +19

    Great interview Tony! Deon has an incredible life story.

  • @gsmd770
    @gsmd770 Před 4 lety +6

    Prime is the greatest!!!! Tony G. that was a great interview!!!

  • @precisemindspro
    @precisemindspro Před 4 lety +11

    Primetime! This was a really good insight into his mindset and his fundamental ideas around football and his lifestyle. Great questions Tony!

  • @shermanpearson1171
    @shermanpearson1171 Před 4 lety +32

    I love his story about the towels..humilty...i once never dated a female..again.. for being nasty to our waitress..i was so turned off by her big shot mentality..

  • @marcusmaxwell9487
    @marcusmaxwell9487 Před 4 lety +15

    I knew Deion was the man. He watching Queen Of South best show people not really talking about.

  • @HIM.9
    @HIM.9 Před 4 lety +12

    This was my first episode of this podcast and loved it! Keep'em coming!

  • @mariaearnhardt8337
    @mariaearnhardt8337 Před 4 lety +1

    Prime always speaks the truth!!!

    • @TonyGonzalez
      @TonyGonzalez  Před 4 lety +1

      Love PRIME that is what makes PRIME so great. He is free when he plays, speaks his mind or does anything! Whether you agree or not that is why we love him.

  • @mbach1187
    @mbach1187 Před rokem +1

    That hour flew by

  • @chriswilt208
    @chriswilt208 Před rokem

    “My confidence offense their insecurities”!!!

  • @deandrehunt5369
    @deandrehunt5369 Před 4 lety +26

    Great podcast !! I love how tony was trying to get the most out of Deion's mindset and approach to the game as opposed to talking about old highlights and shit as most interviewers ask this man smh but i really want to emphasize the point Deion was making about compartmentalizing things ! and the fact that when he played he only every played for himself cause he had to.... that was a major key because when that is the case you'll always have a source of motivation to either prove you belong or get better at your craft.

  • @teresa28ist
    @teresa28ist Před 8 měsíci

    Listen Im watching everything about Coach prime /Deion Sanders right now because " we aint coming, we here!"

  • @supreme504
    @supreme504 Před 4 lety +1

    This was one of the greatest interviews of all time

  • @ericjenkins9072
    @ericjenkins9072 Před 4 lety +9

    Now that's a great interview. Tony wow you and Prime really have that it character. Great video.💯

  • @Song-mf6cq
    @Song-mf6cq Před rokem

    I could listen to Deion talk all day

  • @julianz.9164
    @julianz.9164 Před 4 lety +4

    The shades are legendary

  • @SweetPea2022
    @SweetPea2022 Před 4 lety +7

    Excellent interview with Deion Sanders, great insightful and thought provoking questions Tony Gonzalez; got to see another side of Deion. #Deep
    I'm now thinking of who I would like to see on your Podcast 🤔😀

  • @IG_Playglenthomas
    @IG_Playglenthomas Před 4 lety +5

    i learned some good things about Deion watching this.

  • @keithjonesjr7997
    @keithjonesjr7997 Před 4 lety +4

    Deion is a real dude bruh so solid in who he is a person 💯🎯💪💯🙏✊

  • @bigtopvoice2197
    @bigtopvoice2197 Před 4 lety +11

    I always loved Deion. “Not this OJ! The OJ we know...”🤣

  • @timdiligence
    @timdiligence Před 4 lety +1

    that prayer is a real one

  • @ggshandsomeboy5103
    @ggshandsomeboy5103 Před rokem

    Great interview. I remember the glitz and glamour of The Dallas Cowboys in the 70s and 80s. Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, to be exact. I believe Deion "Prime Time" Sanders is a similar, but better accomplished man.

  • @brianhood1044
    @brianhood1044 Před 4 lety +10

    I have the same sleep patterns. Wake up at 5:30 get to work by 7. Home from work by 4 in the bed by 6. Sleep till 11 pm stay up till 2- or 2:30 and do it all over again.

  • @jonhall4917
    @jonhall4917 Před 4 lety +1

    Salute !!

  • @godbody8219
    @godbody8219 Před 4 lety +6

    Amazing interview man.... I like the conversation that they had amongst each otha... open n candid

  • @CrownMeQueen100
    @CrownMeQueen100 Před 8 měsíci

    This interview was exceptional !

  • @yvenersaintcyr8861
    @yvenersaintcyr8861 Před 4 lety +1

    PRIME TIME!.. PRIME TIME!

  • @rohard2770
    @rohard2770 Před rokem

    Great interview with my favorite all time player.....Primetime ! Tony has a mean jump shot

  • @macbaeboi
    @macbaeboi Před 4 lety +2

    It's always a spectacle with Prime Time Deion!

  • @marloncosey8744
    @marloncosey8744 Před 4 lety

    This DUDE DEION SANDERS...aka..PRIME TIME...WAS MY IDOL...Loved and respected his game at FLA ST and all thru out his NFL career his attitude and what he stood for...My 1st of 4 favorites...(Prime, Bo JACKSON, Barry Sanders, and Michael Irvin)

  • @donnabaham5988
    @donnabaham5988 Před 3 lety +1

    Tony U R A great host & your interviews R right on point. !!

  • @EColdWater
    @EColdWater Před rokem

    This interview was 2 yrs ago and now look at God " !!!
    God is the Absolute Greatest " 💯 and Tony seemed in awe of getting it right and he nailed it", Coach Prime Relaxed the room" with his Pre" meeting prayer for Tony and the interview " !
    Powerful" Man of God " !!!
    A Winner 🏆

  • @lorrainewilson9818
    @lorrainewilson9818 Před 4 lety +3

    This is such a great interview. I was able to garner so much from it that has the ability for me to build on it. Thank you Tony for asking really good questions and Deion for the insight

  • @emmanuelrow8966
    @emmanuelrow8966 Před rokem

    Your bus stop against my bus stop 😂❤

  • @LexDime
    @LexDime Před rokem

    So much love and respect for Prime

  • @donmegace
    @donmegace Před 4 lety +5

    Great interview! Thanks for posting! Infinite blessings to you!

  • @ryanzweng2659
    @ryanzweng2659 Před 3 lety +1

    AMEN!!! He's right Tony! This podcast is GREAT! Your such an engaging host man... great listener, really connect. Epic.

  • @TheAngeloShow1
    @TheAngeloShow1 Před 4 lety +2

    Outstanding Interview between 2 Gentlemen

  • @IG_Playglenthomas
    @IG_Playglenthomas Před 4 lety +6

    Tony didnt miss a shot at the end lol

  • @timmyamon
    @timmyamon Před 4 lety +1

    The best tight end and the best corner to ever play the game. Speechless.

  • @MrNUNYAHBIDNESS
    @MrNUNYAHBIDNESS Před 4 lety +2

    Dope interview Tony! And Prime, is as real as they come.

  • @hermusicsoundsgood
    @hermusicsoundsgood Před rokem

    Even though this is 2 years old this was a great interview still today

  • @ameliah5456
    @ameliah5456 Před 4 lety +2

    loving these videos, keep up the good work!

  • @Isaiahvalle
    @Isaiahvalle Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome interview Tony. Keep up the good work.

  • @joethompson522
    @joethompson522 Před 4 lety +2

    I love this interviews. need more of these

  • @user-lq6ru9ed2u
    @user-lq6ru9ed2u Před měsícem

    What can l say about this amazing athlete, blessed with the gift of speech, but, l would love to meet him in person. Not only would it bless my soul, but it would truly be an honor!!

  • @donijoneslive
    @donijoneslive Před 4 lety +3

    This an absolutely wonderful interview.

  • @shunter2829
    @shunter2829 Před 4 lety +5

    i subscribed to this channel on the strength of this interview and this interview alone

  • @jonathanyturralde
    @jonathanyturralde Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome content. Great job. You got him to open up with truths that extend well beyond football. Great business video.

  • @nadilove23
    @nadilove23 Před 4 lety +4

    Love this episode. So great and inspiring ❤️

  • @r2rtink347
    @r2rtink347 Před 4 lety +1

    Great interview and the footage at the end was the icing on the cake 💪🏾💯

  • @AS-eq2qm
    @AS-eq2qm Před 3 lety +1

    That Leo confidence baby

  • @algorithmsrandomcomments3925

    I needed this today. Thanks To everyone involved and thanks to my algorithm. Love this channel.

  • @GTV3D
    @GTV3D Před 4 lety +2

    That was a GREAT interview!!

  • @fambeno
    @fambeno Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for that interview from both of you

  • @thesmithologyproject1226

    I just discovered this session. Still blessing…!! Thanks!!!

  • @bradd5943
    @bradd5943 Před 4 lety +5

    Damn this is a good podcast

  • @christianbanks4211
    @christianbanks4211 Před 4 lety

    Awesome job 👏 Thank you both

  • @GregBry3
    @GregBry3 Před 4 lety +1

    I love me some prime.

  • @abrahamguillen8949
    @abrahamguillen8949 Před 4 lety +2

    Good job Tony on the interview. Keep it Up.

  • @ILacy
    @ILacy Před 4 lety

    PrimeTime! All time fav!

  • @Diamond-le5bk
    @Diamond-le5bk Před 4 lety +3

    AWESOME, AWESOME INTERVIEW DEON SANDERS IS SO COOL..

    • @macbaeboi
      @macbaeboi Před 4 lety

      Cool as hell, Prime Time stay slidin

    • @Diamond-le5bk
      @Diamond-le5bk Před 4 lety

      @michael Castle Truly agree with you ..

  • @belowaveragejoe_p9482
    @belowaveragejoe_p9482 Před 4 lety +1

    WOW! Never realized what a Great man he is.... Great Job Tony! Keep up the Great work......

  • @montrezhadley251
    @montrezhadley251 Před 4 lety

    I've always loved Deion& it has nothing to do with his athletic abilities.. I've always admired him& i hope God bless me with the opportunity to meet him 1day..i remember when i was in 7th grade back in the mid 90's our house caught on fire& i remember we got blessed with money from the school& others..& around that time the black& white with the gold nike check Deion's came out& i got them.. i was 1 of the 1st ones to have them at the school my confidence was extremely high going to school that day.. That brighten up my spirit in such a bad time.. I have nothing but love& respect for him& i love that he's a Christian& i can relate to him so much

  • @TravisHuff
    @TravisHuff Před 4 lety +2

    LOVE interview... you're truly a great interviewer Tony. My HEROS!! You're up in my wall right now :)