019: Cory Procter on Developing Grit, Dealing with Hardships and Stories From NFL

Cory Porcter is a former American football guard in the National Football League, who played mostly for the Dallas Cowboys. I met him in Tanzania through the Waterboy foundation. 

In this episode, we will be discussing:

  • How shifting your perspective can shape your life
  • The grind that went into the dream
  • Importance of hoping for the best, but expecting the worst
  • Understanding that your life can be turned upside down instantly
  • Experience with the Dallas Cowboys
  • Why we should surround ourselves with successful people
  • Understanding that it's OK to ask for help
  • Taking daily actions to achieve your goals
  • Waterboys Initiative
  • Developing grit
  • Overcoming major hardships and challenges

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Mark Pattison is a former NFL player, Sports Illustrated Exec, Philanthropist & Mountaineer who completed the Seven Summits on May 23rd, 2021 with his ascent of Mt Everest. NFL360 created a film called Searching for the Summit which followed Mark's journey up Mt EVEREST and won a EMMY for best picture in 2022. Through his life’s journey in business, sports & charity work, Mark has been fortunate to meet some of the world’s most incredible people who share their stories of how they overcame adversity and found their way.