Embrace Your Struggle with Devon Still and Lewis Howes

Lessons

Devon Still reflects on the lessons he learned from his football career and how they have shaped his life beyond the sport. He emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are before fame and money, a lesson he took to heart after hearing Oprah's advice. This mindset helped him navigate the challenges of transitioning out of the NFL and finding a new purpose.

If you don't know who you are before the money and fame comes, then you'll never know who you are.

--- Oprah

Still also shares the physical and emotional toll of his injuries, which ultimately led him to retire for the sake of his long-term well-being 1 2.

   

Identity

Transitioning from the NFL, Still faced the challenge of redefining his identity. He recalls the pivotal moment before his NFL draft when he decided to know himself beyond the athlete persona. This self-awareness was crucial as he navigated the ups and downs of his career and personal life.

I made sure that I knew who I was as a man before I made it to the NFL so that I didn't allow, you know, that identity of being an NFL player to consume me completely.

--- Devon Still

Still's journey was marked by significant challenges, including his daughter's cancer diagnosis, which tested his resilience and commitment to his family 3 4.