Tom Brady’s Force of Habit: Building Greatness Ahead of Super Bowl LX
By Michael Dorausch, D.C.
As a chiropractor with a passion for sports performance and wellness, I’ve long followed how elite athletes like Tom Brady maintain their edge. In his latest newsletter Brady dives into the power of habits and routines in achieving greatness and staying present, drawing from his storied NFL career. With Super Bowl LX just days away (New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California), his message couldn’t be more timely for players and fans alike.
Brady’s post, titled “How to Be Great and Be Present More Often,” emphasizes how ingrained habits help manage the chaos of high-stakes moments, like the Super Bowl “circus” of media, travel, and distractions. He explains that these routines, born from obsession, motivation, and discipline, allow athletes to focus on the unknowns while eliminating variables. Reflecting on his own experiences, Brady shares how doubling down on habits like extra film study and playbook reviews kept him ultra-focused during his ten Super Bowl appearances.
A standout quote from Brady captures this essence: “My habits and routines formed at the bottom of this cascade from obsession. And on top of them, I built a 23-year career that included 7 Super Bowl wins, 5 Super Bowl MVPs, and maybe 500 perfect throws.” He further illustrates the “force of habit” in a recent casual throw session amid post-game chaos, noting, “As people wandered in every direction around us on the field… all the throwing habits I developed over the last thirty years had those variables accounted for and then naturally coalesced around us like a soundproof cocoon.”
While Brady doesn’t explicitly mention chiropractic care in this piece, his focus on disciplined routines for peak performance echoes what many NFL legends have shared about incorporating chiropractic into their regimens for recovery, longevity, and mental clarity. At Planet Chiropractic, we’ve documented this gridiron legacy for over two decades, highlighting how chiropractic has been a game-changer for GOATs (Greatest of All Time) in football.
For instance, NFL superstar Jerry Rice, who credits chiropractic for his record-breaking career, was named a chiropractic spokesman back in the day. Similarly, Emmitt Smith’s advice on health and performance ties directly to his advocacy for chiropractic, as detailed in this profile. Aaron Rodgers, with his family ties to the profession, has spoken at events like the Parker Seminars, where chiropractic’s role in NFL success was front and center.
Joe Montana and others have also praised chiropractic for keeping them on the field during Super Bowl runs, as explored in our coverage of Super Bowl XLI. Even beyond the players, we’ve captured fun moments like a chiropractor recording a song for the 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their Super Bowl push.
As we gear up for Super Bowl LX, Brady’s insights remind us that greatness isn’t accidental – it’s habitual. Whether it’s perfecting a spiral or setting an atlas for optimal function, routines like these propel athletes to victory. For more on how chiropractic fuels NFL excellence, explore our archives at PlanetC1.com.
Michael Dorausch, D.C.
@chiropractic
