My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Roy Hall Jr. Roy is a former wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions. Hall played a four-year stint in the NFL after graduating in 2006 from The Ohio State University. After multiple injuries ended his NFL career, Hall turned to public service and motivational speaking where he focuses on using lessons learned during his football career to uplift and energize teams and employees in a corporate setting.Check out the episode to learn more about how he mentally handled all the injuries that he experienced throughout his 5 years in the NFL, the thing that kept him motivated when he felt like his dreams were slipping away, how to build trust with yourself and with others, the most important lesson that his Mom taught him, how each and every one of you listening has the ability to impact thousands of people and more, his take on excuses and so much more._____________________________In this episode:(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode.)3:29 What was your headspace like during the time in your NFL career when you were going through a lot of injuries?10:28 One of the things you said was that you don't know who you are until you face adversity. Was there anything that you feel like you learned about yourself that you didn't know when going through that, or was it more of a reinforcement of who you already were?16:38 What do you think is one of the biggest lessons that you learned from your mom that helped form who you are?24:06 When you were going through all of your injuries, when was the point when you decided you wanted to start speaking instead of being in the NFL?30:38 What was it that allowed you to change your identity from Roy Hall Jr. the football player to Roy Hall Jr. the "light"?35:14 What are some habits that you have to make sure that you pursue goals that are unique to yourself?  39:10 Roy's 3 keys to getting closer to his best self_____________________________Roy’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self:Don't Make ExcusesKeep PerspectiveKnow You're Here For a Reason_____________________________Follow Roy on Social Media:Website: https://royhalljr.comInstagram: @royhalljr______________________________Try my favorite healthy dessert that satisfies my nightly sweet tooth. Guardian Angel has removed all the normal toxic ingredients in ice cream, and replaced them with healthy superfoods. Their product is revolutionary for the dessert industry. It’s keto/low carb, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, and LOADED with powerhouse ingredients like bone broth protein, probiotics, multi-collagen, mct oil, and even vitamin C. You’re going to love it. Get a 10% discount by clicking on the link below and using code “bestyou” at checkout.https://gadesserts.wpengine.com/?ref=BESTYOU_____________________________Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10wt to learn more and get signed up!____________________________Start Getting Your Eating Habits On Track So You No Longer Fear the Scale, But You Have Confidence In Your Body!https://www.nickcarrier.com/6rules____________________________Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou