Feb. 27, 2023

The Ego mistake: 8 figures to $8.25 per hour | Marquez Ogden (Former NFL player)

The Ego mistake: 8 figures to $8.25 per hour | Marquez Ogden (Former NFL player)

Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Marquez attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. He then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan’s footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars. Even during the off-season, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally.

Marquez is now a best-selling author, highly sought-after speaker, and coach, as well as the host of the highly successful podcast "Get Authentic".

In this episode we discuss:

  • Ego mistakes that caused him to go from millionaire to $8.25/hour
  • The wake-up call that changed Marquez's life
  • Advice for athletes transitioning out of their sport
  • How and why it's important to have a solid team
  • Marques's definition of leadership
  • Athletes currency is their character

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