Chris Odoi-Atsem is a professional soccer player for DC United in the MLS. In 2018, Chris was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, putting his life and soccer career on hold. In this episode with Chris, we dive into the idea of neutrality with whatever life may throw at us. We also talk about who inspires and motivates him to be the best man he possibly can. Chris is also a big advocate of the vegan diet, meditation, and discipline in sports and life. He talks about the many people that were essential in his recovery from cancer, and the importance of never giving up on your goal.

Podcast Quotes

“Things don’t happen to me; they happen for me.”

“The number one thing I can do now is give back, especially to the kids.”

“The power of neutrality. Nothing is really good or bad. We label them as good or bad.”