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Jarrod Barnes was the first NCAA Division I football player in history to be enrolled in a Doctorate program at school while on an active football roster. He new football would go only so far.
However, he still had a dream to make it into the NFL. He did all the right things, attended a Power 5 school, played for top tier coaches, and tried out for all 32 NFL teams.
The result? He made it into the NFL, however not in the way you may be thinking. His path to reaching the pinnacle in his sport was not linear.
The struggles of post sports were real. His identity was challenged. However this former athlete was able to get past these difficulties by doing something we all can learn from.
He said "yes" to opportunities when doors opened for him. By walking through doors he has been able to work at The Ohio State University, Clemson University, started his own leadership company PRIME U, and now as an executive with the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League.
Learn the power of walking through open doors even when you have no idea where they may lead you.
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Jarrod Barnes was the first NCAA Division I football player in history to be enrolled in a Doctorate program at school while on an active football roster. He new football would go only so far.
However, he still had a dream to make it into the NFL. He did all the right things, attended a Power 5 school, played for top tier coaches, and tried out for all 32 NFL teams.
The result? He made it into the NFL, however not in the way you may be thinking. His path to reaching the pinnacle in his sport was not linear.
The struggles of post sports were real. His identity was challenged. However this former athlete was able to get past these difficulties by doing something we all can learn from.
He said "yes" to opportunities when doors opened for him. By walking through doors he has been able to work at The Ohio State University, Clemson University, started his own leadership company PRIME U, and now as an executive with the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League.
Learn the power of walking through open doors even when you have no idea where they may lead you.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life?
START HERE:
Learn to Master Your Morning!
Discover what one single dad, who owns a successful business, did to dedicate 2 hours each day to improve his mind, body and relationship with his kids, without missing one second of work.
Before you can master you life, you have to begin by learning how to master your morning.
Download the Master Your Morning Cheat Sheet Now!
If you are looking for more tips and support to have success in all areas of life, these resources are for you:
1. The registration for the next Be The Torch Academy opens soon...so jump on the priority list to be the first notified when the doors open. JOIN NOW! https://www.bethetorch.com/academywaitlist
2. For more tips and training, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecletuscoffey
3. Follow Cletus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cletuscoffey