Anti-Fragile - [Glue Guys, EP.4]

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Sep 19, 2024

Discover the incredible journey of an athlete who faced a life-changing injury and the grueling path to recovery. Themes of resilience shine through as he navigates the emotional aftermath and the supportive community around him. The podcast also explores the intricacies of team dynamics in football, the pressures athletes face under public scrutiny, and the vital role of mental health in sports. Personal stories blend with inspiring lessons on overcoming adversity, illustrating the essence of true strength.

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ANECDOTE

Early Career Adversity

Alex Smith's early career was marked by unexpected adversity after being the number one NFL draft pick.
He felt immense pressure to live up to expectations, leading to imposter syndrome and a disastrous rookie season.

INSIGHT

New Challenges

Reaching a goal, like becoming the number one draft pick, can create new challenges and expectations.
Smith felt pressure to conform to a "pro-style" quarterback mold, hindering his natural playing style.

ANECDOTE

Costanzo's Influence

Teammate Blake Costanzo's pre-game mantra, "Are you going to live today?", profoundly impacted Smith.
It inspired Smith to embrace challenges and be present, changing his approach to the game.

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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.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

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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

(01:07:21) Embracing Failure and Personal Growth

(01:08:40) Rehabilitation Journey During COVID

(01:10:11) Facing Uncertainty and Overcoming Doubts

(01:12:19) Return to Football and New Challenges

(01:20:00) First Game Back and Emotional Rollercoaster

(01:26:56) Reflecting on Resilience and Gratitude