Former NFL Quarterback Steve Young || How He Learned to Deal With Anxiety, Became a Football Legend, and Advocates for Mental Health
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You may know Steve Young from the 15 seasons he played in the NFL or one of his many athletic accomplishments: Quarterback for the 49ers, MVP of Super Bowl XXIX,...
show moreSteve’s story and advice applies to everyone. He exemplifies the meaning of ‘Now for Later’ and we welcome him to the show.
Timestamps:
[4:04] Growing up in Connecticut, playing sports and prioritizing fun with his friends
[6:42] The high burnout rate of youth sports today and ‘hero’ culture
[8:51] Dealing with separation anxiety and almost quitting college
[12:42] ‘We all deal with mental health and it’s nothing to be ashamed of’
[15:08] The Beginning of Steve’s NFL career: starting behind Joe Montana and proving himself
[19:00] Preparing Now For Later: getting a law degree & finding things outside of sports
[21:00] ‘The pain of sports ending is equivalent to a death,’ transitioning is hard
[26:40] ‘Whats your dream?’ Have many dreams and plans throughout life
[29:20] Forever Young Foundation & the importance of being an emotional athlete
[32:10] Rapid Fire
Connect with Steve:
Twitter: @SteveYoungQB
IG: @steveyoung
IG: @foreveryoungfoundation
foreveryoung.org
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