Catching Hope: A Journey of Resilience

This chapter explores a personal journey of recovery from a serious leg injury, highlighting a transformative experience during rehabilitation through the simple act of playing catch. The narrative captures the emotional highs and lows of setting goals and confronting fears, particularly amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately, it emphasizes the power of resilience, support from loved ones, and the joy of returning to one’s passion for football.

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What is Alex Smith's story? Shane and Ravi turn the mic to Alex to tell his story front to back. From the moment he knew his life had changed forever to the decision not to amputate his broken leg to his first play back as quarterback after two years of recovery, resilience does not even begin to do this comeback justice. This episode gives new insight into the injury heard around the world and Alex’s fight to recognize his own anti-fragility.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:05:13) Pre-Injury Life and Career Beginnings

(00:10:45) NFL Draft and Initial Struggles

(00:19:29) Mentorship and Mentality Shift

(00:24:17) Harbaugh's Influence and Playing Free

(00:29:21) Drafting Mahomes and Mentorship

(00:37:23) Career Year and Trade to Washington

(00:39:13) The Leg Injury: A Turning Point

(00:41:03) The Fight for Recovery

(00:57:23) Military Rehab: A New Hope