Trent Shelton: Let Go To Grow | E117

Published: June 7, 2021, 9:30 a.m.

b'You\\u2019re allowed to break up with your dreams. Sometimes letting go is the only way we can grow and go on to be successful.\\n\\xa0\\nIn today\\u2019s episode, we are talking with Trent Shelton, former NFL player, author, and international motivational speaker. Considered as one of the most groundbreaking motivational speakers of our era, Trent has touched millions with his words on self-worth, self-love, and recognizing your greatness.\\n\\xa0\\nAfter his short-lived and rocky stint in the NFL, Trent had the opportunity to speak at a church event back home in 2011, and his world changed forever. After a sensational performance, it was undeniable to the audience and Trent that he found his purpose through inspiring others to live better lives. He started creating YouTube videos with his words of wisdom and courage, which went viral. Before he knew it, Trent was speaking across the globe and packing arenas from New York, to London and Fiji, and reaching over 50 million people across his social channels.\\n\\xa0\\nIn today\\u2019s episode, we discuss Trent\\u2019s time in the NFL, what it was like pivoting to something completely new and how he was mentally able to let go of a failed dream.\\xa0We also discuss how it can get lonely at the top, when to walk away from relationships and we go deep on some timely social justice issues of today.\\n\\xa0\\nSponsored by -\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nBetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/yap\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nOlay Body. Fearless In My Skin.\\n\\xa0\\nSocial Media:\\n\\xa0\\nFollow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting\\nReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com\\nFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/\\nFollow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala\\nFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha\\nCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com\\n\\xa0\\nTimestamps:\\n\\xa0\\n00:49 - Trent\\u2019s Experience in the NFL\\n02:30 - How Trent\\u2019s Identify Was Morphed By the NFL\\n04:16 - Why Suppression Leads to Depression\\n06:49 - The Importance of Asking For Help\\n09:18 - How To Help Others\\n11:31 - The Way Trent\\u2019s Career in the NFL Ended\\n13:29 - Trent\\u2019s Purpose and How He Discovered It\\xa0\\n16:30 - How Trent Got His Intro to Speaking\\n21:07 - The Way Trent Mentally Pivoted\\n24:49 - How Trent\\u2019s Community Reacted to His Decision\\n26:24 - Why The People Closest To Us React Differently To Success\\n31:22 - Trent\\u2019s Thoughts on Being Lonely as an Influencer\\n33:22 - How You Know When It\\u2019s Time to Walk Away From a Relationship\\n36:06 - Trent\\u2019s Recipe to Get Over Pain\\n41:25 - Discussion of Using Platform for Social Justice Movements\\xa0\\n48:10 - Trent\\u2019s Secret to Profiting in Life\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nMentioned in the Episode:\\n\\xa0\\nTrent\\u2019s Website: https://www.trentshelton.com/\\nTrent\\u2019s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentshelton/\\nTrent\\u2019s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwdk8T8kJAzH7CusCv8QoA'