An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith
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🗓️ 10 February 2024
⏱️ 15 minutes
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Summary
Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life's challenges. (This talk contains graphic images.)
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| 0:18.0 | This talk comes from former NFL quarterback Alex Smith, and he shares how he overcame fear and self-doubt after an |
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