Finding Light in the Darkness With Reggie Williams: How to Overcome Adversity and See the Good in Any Situation

Resilience is key to survive in a world full of hardships. It allows you to adapt and recover from whatever life throws your way, giving you the strength to move forward, find light in the darkness, and master your fate. 

Throughout his life, Reggie has dealt with countless obstacles. Born hearing impaired, he developed a speech impediment as a child and had to work extra hard to improve his articulation. In addition to attending public school, Reggie also attended the Michigan School for the Deaf in evenings and on weekends.  

Even after all of these challenges, one of the most difficult times for Reggie was when his best friend, Lenny, took his own life. Reggie often wondered what he could’ve done differently to support his friend. But he took away the greatest lesson from this challenging time: we can be resilient, but what makes us more resilient is having other people to help us stay strong. 

Listen to this episode of The Judd Shaw Way Podcast with Judd Shaw featuring Reggie Williams, ex-NFL linebacker, former Disney executive, and author. They go deep into Reggie’s childhood and backstory, discussing how he turned adversity into positivity. Reggie also shares tips to be more resilient, why he’s focused on bettering the community, and the importance of supporting others through the difficult times.  

In this episode: 

• [0:36] Judd Shaw introduces his guest, Reggie Williams
• [1:24] Reggie shares why he wrote the book Resilient by Nature
• [4:39] Reggie talks about the challenges he’s faced and how he learned to become resilient
• [8:57] What was it like for Reggie in his first-ever leadership position?
• [11:55] How Reggie dealt with the loss of his best friend, Lenny — and why he believes it’s so important to reach out
• [17:00] Reggie discusses his biggest achievements and why he invests so much in his communities
• [27:24] How Reggie worked through one of the greatest challenges of his life
• [30:49] Reggie talks about his hero, Willie Lanier, the strength he inherited from his family, and other people who inspire him
• [35:46] How Reggie’s book fulfilled his childhood dreams

🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️

Name: Reggie Williams

Short Bio: Reggie is an ex-NFL linebacker, former Disney executive, and author of the book Resilient by Nature. He was an All-Ivy linebacker at Dartmouth, Ivy heavyweight champion, and linebacker for 14 years with the Cincinnati Bengals. After executive positions with the NFL and other sports leagues, Reggie became the Vice President of Disney, where he envisioned the Wide World of Sports Complex. 

🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑

• Resilient by Nature by Reggie Williams

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