Who are you? Is your identity tied up in money? Another person? What you do for a living? If so, you are treading on dangerous ground, as these externalities can go away at any time. So, how do you define your WHY and create a culture in alignment with your core values? How do you awaken to your true purpose and potential? How do you live a life of significance and build a legacy you can be proud of?
Keith Elias is a former NFL running back who played for the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts from 1994 through 1999. He earned All-American honors playing college ball at Princeton, where he established school, conference, and national records. Today, he supports NFL players in making the transition to retirement, helping them awaken to their purpose and navigate life after football.
Keith joins me on the podcast today to share his experience as an NFL player and his realization that there was more to life than football. He discusses why people struggle with life transitions, describing the risk in tying your identity to external things and the significance of defining your WHY. Keith offers advice around defining your core values and then using them as a guide in the decision-making process. Listen in for Keith’s insight on building a legacy and learn how to live a life of significance—starting right now!
Key Takeaways
Keith’s experience as an NFL player
- ‘Accelerated life’
- Popularity, money
Keith’s realization around life beyond football
- Lack of spiritual purpose
- Began search for something deeper
Why people struggle with life transitions
- Identity tied to external things (i.e.: money, other person)
- Don’t know purpose beyond job title
The importance of defining your WHY
- No one immune from storm
- Purpose provides foundation
Keith’s advice around defining your identity
- Ask why you were created
- Align culture with core values
Keith’s mission to awaken people to their truth
- Ask big questions (spirituality)
- Realize ‘life is bigger than me’
How to incorporate your values in everyday life
- Define priorities, values (e.g.: truth, compassion)
- Use to inform decision-making
Keith’s insight on building a legacy
- Springs from identity, significance
- Ask ‘Who can I help right now?’
Connect with Keith
Email [email protected]
Resources
Real Estate Guys Create Your Future 2019 Goal Setting Retreat
Podcast Show Notes