“What really sticks out to me that I remember are the moments where I almost quit, but I didn’t.” - What can happen when you give yourself a little more time before walking away? Nate Boyer, former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawks long snapper, shares how serving others helped him find purpose when he felt lost in his early 20s. From volunteering in Darfur to walking onto the University of Texas football team without ever having played the sport, Nate reflects on building confidence through preparation, effort and a willingness to be uncomfortable.
“What really sticks out to me that I remember are the moments where I almost quit, but I didn’t.” - What can happen when you give yourself a little more time before walking away?
Nate Boyer, former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawks long snapper, shares how serving others helped him find purpose when he felt lost in his early 20s. From volunteering in Darfur to walking onto the University of Texas football team without ever having played the sport, Nate reflects on building confidence through preparation, effort and a willingness to be uncomfortable.
Getting cut from the Seahawks left Nate without a team, a mission or the structure he had relied on. He shares how co-founding Merging Vets and Players with Jay Glazer created a place for combat veterans and former professional athletes to support each other while figuring out what comes next.
What You’ll Learn:
• How helping others can rebuild your sense of purpose
• Why you can feel like an imposter even after achieving success
• How preparation creates opportunities in unfamiliar territory
• Why doing the jobs others avoid can earn trust and respect
• How community helps you find direction when a chapter ends