What NFL Quarterbacks Can Teach RIA Leaders for Greater Success

Jayden Daniels.

He’s not just playing football—he’s playing chess on a football field.

The Washington Commanders’ rookie quarterback is lighting up the NFL like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Heisman Trophy winner. First-round pick. The NFC Championship against the Eagles on Sunday.

And he’s just getting started.

But here’s the thing: it’s not just raw talent that’s turned Jayden Daniels into a human highlight reel. It’s his secret weapon: training at 1.75x speed.

The Cheat Code

A couple of years ago, Daniels teamed up with a German VR company. The result? A game-changing training regimen.

Instead of running through plays at normal speed, he runs them at 1.75x speed. Every mental rep is faster, sharper, more intense. So when it’s time for the real game, it feels like everything is in slow motion.

And guess what? That’s why he’s torching defenses.

What Does This Mean for Advisors?

You’re not throwing touchdowns on Sundays. But you’re playing your own high-stakes game. And most advisors are stuck training at normal speed—reading books, attending webinars, and joining study groups.

All good. But none of them are 1.75x accelerators. None of them make your team unstoppable.

Here’s the playbook to fix that.

3 Ways to Train at 1.75x Speed

1. Get in the Game (Rapid Immersion)

Nobody grows from the sidelines. You’ve got to throw people into the fire.

The best firms don’t just hire interns—they create rotational programs. Over a year, those interns tour every department, seeing how the entire business works. Immersion like that turns rookies into MVPs.

You want a faster team? Stop explaining. Start immersing.

2. Hand Over the Ball (Immediate Responsibility)

Want to see someone grow? Give them real responsibility—and let them own it.

• Assign tasks that scare them.

• Check in to guide, but don’t micromanage.

• Let them deliver—mistakes and all.

Yes, it’s messy. Yes, it’s uncomfortable. But responsibility turns “followers” into leaders.

Bonus tip: Tools like Slack and Loom make real-time feedback a breeze. Correct fast. Celebrate faster.

3. Set the Game Plan (Clarity + Tools)

Growth thrives on clarity. Your team shouldn’t be guessing what success looks like.

Lay it out:

• First 9 hours: What do they nail right now?

• First week: What should they know cold?

• Day 90: Where should they stand?

Write it down. Use tools like Loom for tutorials. Share a Notion doc with milestones. Get everyone on the same page.

Invest 5x the time upfront to avoid 10x the confusion later.

Why This Works

NFL teams use the Wonderlic test to measure quick decision-making and adaptability.

You know who else uses it?

Corporate America and a few RIAs.

Why? Because fast thinkers make great leaders. And great leaders win games.

Jayden Daniels is proof: train faster, play smarter, and when the moment comes, dominate.

I used the Wonderlic at my last RIA and it was a great guide on the effectiveness of new hires. Higher scorers are better leaders and better decision makers.

Lower scorers are less effective or more deliberative.

What Does 1.75x Look Like for You?

Here’s how to get your team moving at game speed:

1. Immerse them in the action. Skip the lectures. Go hands-on.

2. Hand them responsibility. Ownership fuels growth.

3. Map out success. Clarity + tools = acceleration.

Train faster than the speed of work. When the game slows down, your team will own it.

So what’s your next move? Because the game’s already started.