How many obstacles have you had to overcome in pursuit of your dream? Does your mind control you or do you control your mind? Our guest this week was a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears. He also became known as an ESPN analyst for 21 years, a cancer survivor, and is now an inspirational speaker who has an amazing story. Merril Hoge has a story, let's hear it! [04:38] Merril talks about his transition from the NFL to his post-NFL career. [05:52] What made Merril decide to pursue the path of an NFL player? [07:24] One of four things was always said to Merril about his dreams of becoming an NFL player. [08:16] What was Merril's first "Moment of Truth" in life? [09:52] He walks us through one of the darkest moments in his life - living with the Big C. [10:56] How can one change his life and circumstances? What should one focus on? [12:44] Merill shares that we can be an inspiration and motivation to people in our life. [15:37] How does Merril capture and maintain the attention of people as a professional speaker? [17:01] Why does Merril see himself more of a "Messenger" than a "Speaker"? [18:47] Messages that are told in stories - how is this used as a great tool for getting people to connect with you? SUBSCRIBE to The RK3 Show On: Apple Podcasts (leave us a rating, review, recommendation!), Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Pandora iHeartRadio Castbox PodcastLand and more! RESOURCES Asana - a great project management tool, best for virtual teams! Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life by Merril Hoge; Merril Hoge's website; The Storyteller's Growth Lab - learn how you can grow in your speaking journey; podcast(at)robertkennedy3.com - send your questions and comments; Voice message - hear your voice on-air! Guide on how to leave a review for The RK3 Show; The RK3 Show Patreon page (Help us keep this show going and get perks. Be a patron of this show!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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