Glue Guys
Episode 4 Anti-Fragile
Glue Guys

Episode 4: Anti-Fragile

Glue Guys

Episode 4

Anti-Fragile

How do you come back when everything looks lost? Alex, Shane and Ravi recount the story of Alex's tragic 2018 injury and his incredible journey to get back on the football field. This episode is a remarkable tale about developing resilience, never giving up, and why there are no shortcuts in life.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:05:13) Pre-Injury Life and Career Beginnings

(00:10:45) NFL Draft and Initial Struggles

(00:19:29) Mentorship and Mentality Shift

(00:24:17) Harbaugh's Influence and Playing Free

(00:29:21) Drafting Mahomes and Mentorship

(00:37:23) Career Year and Trade to Washington

(00:39:13) The Leg Injury: A Turning Point

(00:41:03) The Fight for Recovery

(00:57:23) Military Rehab: A New Hope

(01:07:21) Embracing Failure and Personal Growth

(01:08:40) Rehabilitation Journey During COVID

(01:10:11) Facing Uncertainty and Overcoming Doubts

(01:12:19) Return to Football and New Challenges

(01:20:00) First Game Back and Emotional Rollercoaster

(01:26:56) Reflecting on Resilience and Gratitude

Anti-Fragile

Introduction

Ravi
A few weeks ago, we actually started talking a little bit of just like I think the big thing that is not understood for me is how much went on before the injury. There's like sort of a free injury thing. That's actually like a pretty incredible story, in my opinion, that I like really wanted to hear.

I remember being on the edge of my seat in the Super Bowl, sitting there with the C on your jersey and getting up for the coin toss. But we didn't even get to any of that other stuff. I would propose that we start with, man, like after you get there, you're the #1 pick. It seems like it's every kid's dream. What happens then? Shane, you tell me if you think that's a good way to start.

Shane
Look, this is called Glue Guys, and we are all known for making things work. But we're all pretty darn good in our own way. I mean you're a Pro Bowl quarterback. You're a Pro Bowl quarterback. I mean how many people in the history have ever played football, ever taken a snap could say they're a Pro Bowl quarterback for sure, right?

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