To make it to the top of professional sports takes a lot of hard work, mental toughness, and physical discipline, and to always be one step ahead of the game. What happens to athletes when they pivot and walk away from a lifetime of commitment and immersion in their sport? What experiences, challenges and psychological difficulties do they go through, and how do they cope?

In this episode, we're excited to explore this existential moment with a former NFL football player and the founder and CEO of the HART collective, Joe Hawley. He shares his interesting story about his time in the NFL, insights and his effort to support former athletes who have since left their sport to find deep purpose.

Show notes:

• Factors that led to leaving the NFL - 02:46
• NFL on the inside: Paying it forward - 07:40
• It's all about teamwork - 10:46
• Every player's story of overcoming adversity - 12:36
• Discovering myself after leaving the NFL - 18:11
• The HART collective - 26:56

To learn more about Joe Hawley:

• https://www.joe-hawley.com/
• https://www.thehartcollective.com/about

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