Perseverance, Self-Doubt, and Triumph: Insights from NFL Veteran Mark Jackson

All Things Parking with Dani and John

Today’s guest is Mark Jackson, an NFL wide-receiver who from 1986 to 1994 for the Broncos, the New York Giants, and the Indianapolis Colts. Mark played in three Super Bowls!

Your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway talk with Mark about:

* The importance of financial planning and hierarchy of values.

* The 4 f's: faith, family, finance, fitness.

* The 5 stages of Tribal Leadership: "Life sucks," "My life sucks," "I am great," "We are great," and "Life is good".

* Key traits of success, including tenacity and hard work.

* Mark shares stories about proving himself to a coach to earn a college football scholarship and about the emotional impact of playing in the NFL.

* The challenges and expectations of Mark’s NFL career, including the emotional impact of playing in the Super Bowl.

* Mark’s famous drive in Cleveland

* The challenges of transitioning out of the NFL and into the financial industry, and the role of faith in this process.

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Thanks to Mark Jackson for being on the show.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-jackson-91a64a14/

Check out the Denver Broncos Alumni Association (mentioned in this episode): https://denverbroncosalumni.org/

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* Dani Crain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/

* John D. Conway: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/

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Chapters in this episode:

00:01 Financial Planning and Values.

25:00 Personal Growth and Success.

37:30 Career and Transition Stories.

55:18 Sports, Football, and NFL Experiences.

1:14:39 Family and Background.

This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.