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Welcome to episode 48 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast.

This week I am joined by my special guest Co-host Quentin Williams. Quentin is CEO and Founder of Dedication to Community. Together, we interview our Perry Tuttle. 

Perry is a former Clemson football stand out from the early 1980s. He caught the winning touchdown pass in the 1982 Orange Bowl. His celebration after the touchdown catch made the cover of the January 11, 1982 edition of Sports Illustrated. Perry was a first round draft pick in the 1982 NFL draft and played 10 years of professional football in both the NFL and the CFL.

He has gone on to become  a noted author, speaker, and leadership coach, currently working with professional athletes and Fortune companies to help them navigate the marketplace with character and integrity.

Perry shares incredible stories about his childhood. He flunked the third grade and had to repeat it. That left a lasting impact on Perry’s life. A local school Coach saw how quick Perry could run while he was playing freeze tag with the neighborhood kids and encouraged Perry to play football.  Back then, Perry says he would watch professional football games on TV and would not just mimic the moves when he would play, but he would become the professional player in his mind. He goes on to talk about the importance of the Law of Becoming.

There is a must listen section of this episode where Perry shares about the strained relationship he had with his Dad and how he went about getting the answers he needed. There are so many poignant lessons and stories shared here that will touch your heart.

As a master storyteller, Perry's teachings inspire small and large groups alike to stretch themselves to overcome barriers and achieve thei"r personal goals. His TEDx in Greenville is a must listen. Wait until the end of that TEDx and bring your tissues. His, 'do all you can, while you can' message is so important!

Perry is a father of 6 and Pops to his grandson. You can even see the pride in his eyes through the Zoom screen when he talks about his family.
 
Listen in to hear his answer to, if I knew then, what I know now.

Next week I welcome the incredible Pam Ahern, Founder of Edgar's Mission in Australia. Pam is the founder of a multi-acre sanctuary that helps and nurses back to health special needs animals. She is an activist for animals, an author, and has a mantra that includes "if we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we? This is such an inspiring upcoming episode.

Please subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel or stream this podcast on all streaming sites . Like us on FB and Instagram at Today is the Day Live It.  I am the CEO and Co-founder of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation. Connecting children and young adults ages 7-22 who meet the financial needs requirements with ongoing lessons in dance, acting, instrumental music, and vocal instruction. 

Have a great week everyone!

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