Transitioning away from a life as a professional athlete is tough, but there is a freedom  on the other side of the transition when you are clear about your "why".On this episode we welcome Darry Beckwith to the show who founded the Darry Beckwith Foundation, a cause whose sole purpose is that of progressing the lives of student-athletes one step at a time by providing purpose beyond athletics. Donate to the Darry Beckwith Foundation here: https://donorbox.org/darry-beckwith-foundationDarry's story is one of being an elite football player both with LSU and in the NFL, before having his career cut short due to injury. He recognized a gap in the support system for former athletes like himself and he decided to be an advocate for doing something about it Darry serves kids throughout underserved communities by delivering key services in areas such as the importance of a well-rounded education, financial literacy, academic tutoring, while also providing after-school meals wherever and whenever possible.Within our discussion, key competitive insights we learn from Darry includeInvesting in yourself so as to be able to better invest in othersEstablishing and living by set principles that fuel your "why"The freedom that comes understanding why it is time to transitionWhy your purpose should be ever-evolvingDarry is so clear about why he is  showing up to do what he does each day, and you can contribute to supporting his work by heading to https://donorbox.org/darry-beckwith-foundation to donate whatever you are able to towards this incredible cause.Send us a textSupport the showConnect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn Instagram Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts Connect with GrowthReady Join the community and keep your growth journey going: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Official Website ---- This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via Buzzsprout Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community

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