Brainz Magazine Exclusive Interview
Magnus Carl Hedman is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Beginning his career with AIK in 1990, he went on play in the English Premier League, Scottish Premier League, and Italian Serie A before retiring in 2007.
Magnus now works as a football agent and advisor and is the founder of “ Hedman Sports management “. Away from sports, you can find Magnus speaking at events and coaching professionals to life and business success.
You were once a professional Goalkeeper and retired in 2007, how was the transition from football to your new way of living?
It was difficult for me.
I struggled with a very important question and that was “who am I as a human being?” That led to uncertainty inside myself and I lost my way and needed to find meaning in my life. It took me almost ten years before I started to feel alive and grounded and create a life that I was happy with.
Who is Magnus Hedman today?
I am a person that loves to help others. A person who wants to live life to the fullest and enjoy each moment, I don’t just want to survive, I want to thrive.
"I am a sensitive guy who would rather be out in nature exploring the natural beauty than heading to a nightclub for a night out."
Why has helping people “change and evolve“ become an obsession for you?
I wouldn’t call it an obsession but a great passion and my highest purpose in life.
I love helping other people with my experiences and knowledge. One part of me has a “nothing is impossible” attitude and I find it so interesting to meet a person who is stuck and 45 minutes after is flying out from the room with clarity and direction. I know that change is possible for every single person, the main thing is to know where and how to start and have a strong and clear “ Why “ and follow your heart.
What can we do every day to give ourselves the greatest opportunity to keep growing in our personal development?
Do things for yourself! If you’re there for everyone else and don’t fill yourself first you will lose the most important person and that is you…
It can be things like meditation, a walk in the forest, training, and so on. Things you know make you feel good but for some reason, at times you don’t do them, that then becomes the easiest way to lose yourself.
Allow yourself to live to your fullest! If that means getting up an hour earlier every day, so be it. Be honest with yourself and if you succeed with something, don’t give all the credit to others. Allow yourself to appreciate what you do and who you are.
If someone is at rock bottom right now, what is your message to them?
Ask for help! There is nothing stronger than getting help from people who might have been through the same things as you or that might be professionals in the area of your struggle or need. One thing is clear; if you think and feel that you’re at rock bottom, don’t try to fight on your own to get up. The bravest thing you can do is reach out for help.
I was laying on my sofa feeling sorry for myself and couldn’t see any light. One friend said to me: don’t try to solve it on your own. The only thing you have to do is get off the sofa. Get help with the rest.
How do we get out of our way and stop limiting ourselves?
It’s a mindset. The day I realize that I’m not the center of the world and start to accept new ideas and methods, that is the day I start evolving. It can also be the opposite, I say to myself that “I’m not good enough.” Says who? What do you need to grow? What’s stopping you? The way you filter yourself and the world is up to you. Most of the time there is a bit more to add to that reality…
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