"I played football to get a free education, I never thought I was gonna do what I did on the football field. But I knew that I was gonna ride that thing until the wheels fall off. " Justin Tuck
In this episode of The Pivot Podcast in partnership with Fanatics, Ryan, Fred, and Channing host a wide-ranging conversation with former NFL Star Justin Tuck, as the two-time Super Bowl champion, Notre Dame Alumni and now, a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs opens up on making the ultimate pivot from professional football to financial guru, turning passion into purpose.
Justin, a man of many talents and layers, shares how he took his life from football to finance to fatherhood on a unique journey from a small town to the bright lights of New York City forging a path filled with championships, accolades and few regrets. Capitalizing on NFL fame to chase the high-stakes world of finance, Justin shares how he spent years building relationships and learning from the best in business, preparing for life after football even while he was still in the game. For him, the transition wasn’t easy, but it was a well planned pivot, from the day he stepped on campus at Notre Dame to playing in the Big Apple to Silicon Valley, all of his moves were centered around meeting the right people and making the most of each opportunity.
With one of the best football careers, the guys dive into Justin’s time with the Giants and the powerhouse defense he was a part of. Justin shares stories about playing along side of Giants legends like Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan, revealing how he learned by watching Strahan's every move—whether it was on the practice field or in the media spotlight he was always taking notes. Ryan asks about the career of QB Eli Manning, and whether Justin thinks Eli deserves to be a first ballot hall of famer this year as he shares first-hand insight on his opinion. Respecting the old school approach of Tom Coughlin and Steve Spagnuolo, who not only led the team to two titles, but helped instill a sense of discipline and determination off the field, Justin reflects on his years with the Giants and acknowledges the team may not have had all the flashiest players, but they played with a "brotherhood" that was unmatched: always competitive, never envious.
Justin’s story is still writing itself but the chapters continue as the foundation was built through planning, adaptability, and the power of mentorship. His life perspective is a reminder to young athletes not to let quick money- especially in the day-and-age of NIL- blind them to long-term opportunities. Grateful for the fame, fortune and memories, Justin can't pay it back so he continues to pay it forward by sharing details of his life's ups and downs hoping to impact others and help them become best versions of themselves. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on YouTube to be the first to know of upcoming guests, new episodes and special announcements. New shows every Tuesday at 12pm est and Fridays at 3:30pm est.
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