Guest
Tevaun Smith
Former NFL Wide Receiver
A former NFL wide receiver who lived the highs and lows of one of the toughest leagues in the world. From going undrafted to fighting for a roster spot with the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars, and later carving his path in the CFL, he knows firsthand what 'the NFL is ruthless' really means.
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Tevaun Smith is a former NFL wide receiver who’s lived the highs and lows of one of the toughest leagues in the world.
Sachin and Tevaun go deep on the moments that shaped the work - the visible wins, the invisible costs, and the frameworks that survived the experience.
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Timestamps
- 0:00Experiencing the Roar and Physicality of NFL Football
- 6:00The Importance of Preparing for Life After Pro Sports
- 9:25Overcoming the Identity Crisis After a Sports Career
- 16:14Embracing Inconsistency and Rationality in Life's Decisions
- 21:22The Strategic Transition from NFL to CFL Football
- 29:13Finding Strength Through Faith and Anticipating Life's Peaks
- 34:33Appreciating Past Achievements and Giving Yourself Grace
- 40:33Tevaun's Experience Playing Alongside George Kittle
- 43:39The Fun and Attention of College Football at Iowa
- 49:35The 'Why Not Me?' Mindset for Reaching the NFL
- 56:19Understanding the Non-Guaranteed Nature of NFL Contracts
- 1:04:50Navigating Family Expectations and Sports Business Politics
- 1:11:09Believing in Yourself and Trusting Your Own Path
- 1:16:40Socrates' Wisdom: Understanding the Source of Criticism
- 1:21:09Tevaun Smith's Answers to Signature Wisdom Questions
- 1:32:39Final Reflections and Encouragement to Bet on Yourself
