Today, Erik sits down with former NFL player and author of Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life, Merril Hoge. Merril shares an Aristotle quote that entirely changed his way of thinking as a young man, he discusses his journey to becoming a professional football player and eventual transition to broadcasting on ESPN, and how during his battle with cancer, the phrase "find a way" became a beam of light, hope, and motivation.
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Guided by his life philosophy, “Find A Way” Merril Hoge played in the NFL for 8 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, worked at ESPN for over 20 years, and survived improper care of head trauma, that ended his career, cancer and open-heart surgery! These successes and challenges have helped Merril inspire others to persevere in the face of adversity along with achieving success. A leading advocate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The American Heart Association and Safety in Sports, Merril is an active contributor to shaping the communications regarding head trauma in all environments. He also sits on the board of the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain injury research, and the author of Brainwashed along with Find A Way: Three Words That Changed My Life.
5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.
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