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

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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[@shiversbasketball]

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

[@dontevertouchmyhat1169]

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

[@dariellian1009]

Instablaster.

[@SublimeShape]

@@dariellian1009Dave’s Superpowers?

[@GenuineLife]

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]

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

[@marked4death076]

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]

Facts 👌👌👌

[@johnmcc5896]

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

[@slimmsg7]

He's amazing right !!!

[@adamsalazar]

💯💯💯👌👍

[@EDRISSALEXIS21]

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]

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

[@larrychamberlain8155]

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

[@RyanHoltz]

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

[@RyanHoltz]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@franmygomez]

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

[@TimJr.]

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

[@carolynardis1254]

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

[@donijoneslive]

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

[@St3phenking13]

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]

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]

Russ wilson got a good one going now as well

[@JGThePresent]

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.

[@jay1winner]

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

[@topflightstyle4141]

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

[@CLLife]

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

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

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

[@ivorysmith2252]

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

[@MrTechman01]

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.

[@jessier.4237]

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

[@marloncosey1190]

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

[@jessicamaly1977]

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!

[@loltoday4668]

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

[@brianhood1044]

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 ‼️‼️

[@VICTOR-py7hn]

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!

[@helengreenwell5479]

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!

[@djcrash6044]

This is one of the best Deion interview’s I’ve seen. So many gems dropped.

[@Daveymallon]

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.

[@nflmatchuphighlights]

🐐 Tight End and 🐐 Cornerback

[@Awiggins64]

This interview did bless. Brothers in life thank you.

[@princessfrancois8225]

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

[@Ken-iu2zp]

Ur pretty

[@deandrehunt5369]

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.

[@judasferguson188]

Yes he was like that

[@judasferguson188]

Redskins, But did watch all his games , From Altanta to Resdskins , Great player.

[@precisemindspro]

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

[@elmascavidal1797]

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

[@shonlamont6124]

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

[@gsmd770]

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

[@franmygomez]

Great interview Tony! Deon has an incredible life story.

[@ericjenkins9072]

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

[@HIM.9]

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

[@marcusmaxwell9487]

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

[@TLathers225]

Marcus Maxwell I just started watching it n that bih raw

[@marcusmaxwell9487]

@@TLathers225 That shit right there nigga

[@commonsenseamerica1685]

The show is okay.

[@SweetPea2022]

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 🤔😀

[@genobourn7423]

Primetime..."PREACH!"

[@humbleguy2010]

DEION " MY CONFIDENCE OFFENDED THEIR INSECURITY "

[@hollywoodcharmz]

#CaseClosed

[@djangoletsgetitgarvey2857]

#Eyeknowthafeeling

[@vicstevens82]

Barz!!

[@ivorysmith2252]

Great Quote Prime!!✌

[@dominickavorr]

000kkk2kgg

[@mbach1187]

That hour flew by

[@DollyWally-x6o]

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!!

[@ericjordan5794]

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

[@DollyWally-x6o]

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

[@Playglenthomas47]

i learned some good things about Deion watching this.

[@supreme504]

This was one of the greatest interviews of all time

[@godbody8219]

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

[@mariaearnhardt8337]

Prime always speaks the truth!!!

[@TonyGonzalez]

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.

[@shermanpearson1171]

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..

[@lorrainewilson9818]

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

[@bigtopvoice2197]

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

[@brianhood1044]

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.

[@branonharrison574]

How do you get things accomplished like that?

[@megamillionaire4suremillio594]

And you're not a millionaire? 😂😂😂

[@julianz.9164]

The shades are legendary

[@PowerfulAndWise]

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

[@keithjonesjr7997]

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

[@jonhall4917]

Salute !!

[@ryanzweng2659]

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

[@macbaeboi]

It's always a spectacle with Prime Time Deion!

[@timdiligence]

that prayer is a real one

[@teresa28ist]

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

[@ggshandsomeboy5103]

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.

[@shunter2829]

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

[@AB1B1]

We did

[@jonathanyturralde]

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

[@rohard2770]

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

[@donnabaham5988]

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

[@timmyamon]

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

[@walterjohnson1740]

I do not see Shannon Sharpe up there lol

[@TheAngeloShow1]

Outstanding Interview between 2 Gentlemen

[@yvenersaintcyr8861]

PRIME TIME!.. PRIME TIME!

[@bradd5943]

Damn this is a good podcast

[@EColdWater]

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 🏆

[@doczoey1075]

Bro I used watch your kids a they school in Beverly Hills love your family I was a cross guard

[@MrNUNYAHBIDNESS]

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

[@GregBry3]

I love me some prime.

[@marloncosey8744]

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)

[@LexDime]

So much love and respect for Prime

[@Isaiahvalle]

Awesome interview Tony. Keep up the good work.

[@kedrick71]

I'm not a huge football or baseball fan, but I just love Deion's personality. It just comes at you, very impressionable guy.

[@CrownMeQueen100]

This interview was exceptional !

[@belowaveragejoe_p9482]

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

[@yup466]

No drugs or alcohol, amazing!

[@montrezhadley251]

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

[@MsGeorgiabrown]

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

[@AS-eq2qm]

That Leo confidence baby

[@Diamond-le5bk]

AWESOME, AWESOME INTERVIEW DEON SANDERS IS SO COOL..

[@macbaeboi]

Cool as hell, Prime Time stay slidin

[@Diamond-le5bk]

@michael Castle Truly agree with you ..

[@michaelpeterson6900]

Deion created the persona that everyone man wants to be. With the God Given abilities he was able to back it up. The key was he always maintained a very high set of core values.

[@chriswilt208]

“My confidence offense their insecurities”!!!

[@ILacy]

PrimeTime! All time fav!

[@arccway]

Great interview questions, I learned a lot from Deion!

[@charlesjones1588]

Loved Tony's interview with Coach Deion. At the time of the interview, Deion was still a high school football coach. Tony asked lots of good questions; and Deion gave some great answers. Regarding the basketball competition after the interview, Tony is obviously deadly with his midrange shot. Coach Deion didn't look like he had played in a while, but you could see Deion's competitive juices churning. He was really upset that he didn't represent better. All in all, a fun time appeared to have been had by everyone.

[@TFLOWZ2307]

At the end on the basketball 🏀 court was gold. I love that laughter guys ✊🏾💯

[@Song-mf6cq]

I could listen to Deion talk all day

[@donijoneslive]

This an absolutely wonderful interview.

[@nadilove23]

Love this episode. So great and inspiring ❤️

[@thesmithologyproject1226]

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

[@Playglenthomas47]

Tony didnt miss a shot at the end lol

[@Just6lake]

i been looking for this since Prime posted on IG

[@angelina1108]

Loved the authenticity of Deon. Keep up the good work Tony!!!

[@kenamaro9023]

The game did love you back deion you were chosen top 100 all time.

[@fambeno]

Thank you for that interview from both of you