This week we have my friend John Parker Wilson on the show! John Parker is a former collegiate and NFL football player.

John Parker was a three-year starter for Alabama as a quarterback from 2006-08. When his career at Alabama ended, Wilson held every passing record in Alabama school history.

In 2009, John Parker was signed as a free agent and spent the next four years in the NFL playing for the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers.

He currently lives in Birmingham, AL with his wife, Tyler, and two sons, Parks and Peyton. Along with being the color commentator for the University of Alabama, he is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley.

In this episode, we discussed:

John Parker’s early football career

John Parker’s journey making it to the NFL

What it’s like to be a backup after being the starter for your whole career

The trap of the victim-mindset and externalizing our experiences

Learning to adjust with the times while remaining consistent

Patience, comparison, and instant gratification

Creating your own network and finding connections in life

Finding purpose after football and John’s journey in wealth management

Learning and growing through football

John Parker’s vision for the future

Taking ownership of your finances and becoming the CEO of your life

Connect with John Parker

Instagram | @jpwilson4

LinkedIn | John Parker Wilson

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