Overcoming Life’s Obstacles: The Power of Resilience and Grit
Life is unpredictable. It’s full of challenges that can hit when we least expect them. For me, one of those challenges came at the peak of my athletic career. At 19 years old, I was living my dream as a star wide receiver for Florida State University and a black-belt kickboxer. My last fight had […]
Why Vision is Key to Achieving the Impossible: My Journey to a Second Act
Sometimes life has a way of disrupting our plans—sometimes in ways that are so unexpected, they seem impossible to overcome. At 19, I had my entire future mapped out. I was on track to become a star in football at Florida State University, and I was already a champion black-belt kickboxer. But then, in a […]
Turning Setbacks into Opportunities: The Art of Reinvention
Life has a way of surprising us. Sometimes, it’s in the form of success, growth, and achievement. Other times, it’s through unexpected challenges that can feel like setbacks. For me, it was a life-changing car accident at the age of 19 that left me paralyzed from the chest down. In an instant, the path I […]
Why Meeting Planners Should Consider Me as the Keynote Speaker for Your National Sales Conference
In the competitive world of sales, success is not just about numbers—it’s about mindset, resilience, and the ability to stay motivated through both triumphs and setbacks. Sales professionals are constantly pushing boundaries, overcoming objections, and striving to close deals that can make or break their careers. So, what better way to kick off or close […]
The Power of Grit: How Persistence Leads to Success
Life isn’t always smooth sailing. In fact, it’s full of challenges and setbacks that can sometimes make us question our ability to keep going. I know this firsthand. When I was 19, I was at the height of my athletic career, a star wide receiver at Florida State University and a black-belt kickboxer. But one […]
From Gridiron to Financial Success: How to Leverage Mindset in Any Field
When you think of the qualities that make an elite athlete, you might immediately think of strength, speed, and skill. But there’s something else that plays a crucial role in both sports and business: mindset. At 19, I was living my dream as a wide receiver for Florida State University and a champion kickboxer. But […]
