24. Don't Escape Your Reality, Change It

I consumed more alcohol in my first 2 years after college than I did during my entire 4 years on campus. I drank (and smoked, and isolated myself) because I felt like a failure.Not only was I ashamed of the way my football career turned out, I was also struggling to figure out what I was going to do next.As time went by, it became clear to me that I was going to have to stop trying to escape my reality, and start changing it. I’m not a rich man by any means (yet), but I can honestly say that I love the life I’ve created for myself today. I get to help others overcome the same internal battles that I was fighting just a few years ago. I recorded this video after a coaching call with one of my recently graduated student-athletes. We talked about the difference between a “reset” and an ”escape”. I figured the message would resonate with more than just former athletes, so I decided to share.Hope it inspires you to take action!Thanks for listening!Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtajdashaunYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQgi_hDXaP5-6OtX_Nyf4A