[NOTE: Sitting down with a current NFL player (and one at the top of his game) was a real treat! Alec is an incredible competitor and he's making a real difference in the world with his foundation. You'll love the conversation!]
Ever wish you could spend an hour with a top tier NFL player and learn what it's like to live that #football life? This episode is for you! The Miami Dolphins' starting fullback Alec Ingold joined me for an incredible conversation...let me tell you, he is THE REAL deal and is an absolute inspiration.
We talk about playing the NFL (obviously) his book The 7 Crucibles, navigating a career-altering injury, being adopted, his foundation and SO much more. You'll hear stories about Derek Carr, what it was like playing in empty stadiums during COVID and his hot take on what Tom Brady's doing next.
Order Alec's amazing book The Seven Crucibles: An Inspirational Game Plan for Overcoming Adversity in Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Crucibles-Inspirational-Overcoming-Adversity/dp/B0BX1VTCY9
Check out Alec's incredible podcast Forged Ingold (sweet name by the way):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forged-ingold/id1683425042
A great place to start learning more about Alec & his foundation:
https://alecingold.com/foundation
Follow & interact with Alec on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook
- https://www.instagram.com/ai_xlv/
- https://twitter.com/ai_xlv
- https://www.facebook.com/AIXLV/
Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/
Music: Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)
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