Project Realize — Season 1, Episode 24In this episode, I talk about dealing with negative teammates and how to respond when people get emotional.After a recent training session where frustration and negativity took over, I found myself reflecting on what the best response actually is.Instead of reacting emotionally, I wanted to think through the problem and invite you to think about it with me.In this episode, I share:- My recent experience with negativity during training- Ideas on the best ways to respond to negative teammates- Encouragement for you to put your ideas and thoughts in the comments- My current thinking on the most effective way to deal with negativity within a teamThanks for following along and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments.Ryan 🙂

Project Realize — Season 1, Episode 23In this episode, I talk about the difference between external confidence and internal confidence — and why relying on results, form, or validation makes confidence fragile.Even at a high level, many players base their confidence on how they’re performing. The problem is that when mistakes happen or things aren’t going well, that confidence disappears.I share:- Why confidence tied to performance is unstable- What internal confidence actually is- How I’m trying to build confidence that survives mistakes and bad periods- Practical ways to develop internal confidence so one moment doesn’t define youThis episode isn’t about pretending mistakes don’t matter.It’s about building a kind of confidence that allows you to respond better when they happen.Thanks for following along and I hope this helps you on your journey.Ryan 🙂

Project Realize — Season 1, Episode 22In this episode, I reflect on a small but important mistake I made while returning from injury.I felt an early warning sign in my groin during training, and chose to push through it. By the end of the session, that decision had consequences.This isn’t just about injuries, it’s about the choices we make when something feels off - and the tension between short-term discomfort and long-term cost.In this episode, I talk about:- Ignoring early warning signs and why it’s tempting to do so- Avoiding short term discomfort- What I would do differently next time- How I’m continuing to improve while I can’t train fullyProject Realize is about learning through the ups and downs of the journey, reflecting honestly, and trying to respond better each time.Thanks for following along and speak to you soon,Ryan 🙂

Season 1 Episode 21 | Project RealizeI’m Ryan Sharkey, a footballer trying to realize my potential, play professionally, and share the lessons I learn along the way in the hope it helps others pursue what’s meaningful to them.In this episode of Project Realize, I talk about what has happened in the past few weeks and the rollercoaster of the football journey.I share:– Why Observing the Rollercoaster is the best path forward– What to do when you can't physically train for your sportHopefully you take something from the video that you can apply to your own journey.Thanks for being here and following along.Speak to you soon,Ryan :)

Season 1 Episode 20 | Project RealizeI’m Ryan Sharkey, a footballer trying to realize my potential, play professionally, and share the lessons I learn along the way in the hope it helps others pursue what’s meaningful to them.In this episode of Project Realize, I talk about our recent cancelled cup game.I share:– What actually happened– What I'm doing to earn my starting position back– Something all aspiring footballers need to be aware ofHopefully you take something from the video that you can apply to your own journey.Thanks for being here and following along.Speak to you soon,Ryan :)

Season 1 Episode 19 | Project RealizeI’m Ryan Sharkey, a footballer trying to realize my potential, play professionally, and share the lessons I learn along the way in the hope it helps others pursue what’s meaningful to them.In this episode of Project Realize, I talk about my current situation of not playing and our recent league game against PSNI.I share:– Match highlights– My attitude towards not playing– The path forwardHopefully you take something from the video that you can apply to your own journey.Thanks for being here and following along.Speak to you soon,Ryan :)

Season 1 Episode 18 | Project RealizeI’m Ryan Sharkey, a footballer trying to realize my potential, play professionally, and share the lessons I learn along the way in the hope it helps others pursue what’s meaningful to them.In this episode of Project Realize, I talk about something I’ve been struggling with during matches: shortness of breath — despite training hard and feeling fit.I share:– What I’m experiencing during games– Why I think it's happening– The Plan for trying to fix itI don't have the perfect solution yet, but I lay out the plan for how I will find the solution and I think you may find that useful and be able to apply it to your own journey.Thanks for being here and following along.Speak to you soon,Ryan :)

I'm Ryan Sharkey, I'm trying to realize my potential in football, play professionally and inspire others to pursue that which is meaningful to them!Join me on this journey as I share the lessons and wisdom I learn along the way in the hope that it helps you on your journey!In this episode, I share an update on myself and my team after a 3rd defeat in a row.Ryan :)