Eric LeGrand: Perseverance
Everybody Pulls The Tarp
English - March 04, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBEducation Business self-improvement leadership business careers entrepreneurship motivation sports media entertainment music Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In 2010, Rutgers football star Eric LeGrand became paralyzed from the neck down after fracturing his C3 and C4 vertebrae while making a tackle. At the time, doctors told Eric he’d never be able to walk again, eat solid foods, or breathe without a ventilator.
In 2012, Eric won the ‘Jimmy V Award for Perseverance’ at the ESPY’s.
In this conversation, Eric shares with Andrew important lessons on maintaining a positive attitude amidst adversity, turning tragedy into hope, and how to achieve big goals even as the odds are stacked against you. His positive spirit is truly inspiring.
A few show highlights:
3:03 - Eric talks about the “lowest point” following the injury
6:06 - Role nurses played in Eric’s recovery
8:22 - Not taking things for granted
12:06 - Maintaining perspective amidst challenges
16:30 - Eric’s relationship with the player he collided with
25:16 - Obstacles are opportunities
27:10 - Advice for setting and achieving goals
****
Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123
Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter