Ep. 54: Santana Moss - NFL Football Hero Inspires Us to Take A Chance on Ourselves & Work Hard

Santana Moss is a television and radio analyst and former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League for 14 seasons, 10 of which were with the Washington Redskins.

Santana Moss now hosts is own Podcast, and YouTube Show The Santana Moss Show and. He also runs a foundation called 89 Ways to Give.

In this interview Moss talks about wanting more from life in early childhood. He shares his insights on perseverance and how “working for what you want” is the key to a good life. He encourages us to roll the dice on ourselves and don’t let regret of not doing something prevail.

Moss also shares his wisdom on taking care of our body and mind, the power of humility and transcending victimhood in this empowering podcast.

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Show Notes

[02:39] I've always thought about the future. I always thought about wanting more. I always wasn't satisfied with what I saw around me.
[04:18] I think my charisma started first at home.
[13:46] It's up to the individual, because the one thing I've learned in life no matter who you are, you will to go through hardships.
[13:54] I care less who, what, when, where, and how - no matter who you are -- you're going to go through hardship.
[14:16] It's all about how you handle the situation, handle the task at hand. If you've been a guy that always quits, then you're going to find yourself quitting. If you've been a guy that you say I'm not going to settle, you're going to find yourself finding a way.
[15:31] You only learn from your mistakes.
[15:47] I found out in life that any and everything you do, you have to persevere. You have to find a way to say hey I understand that there is going to be highs and lows. I've always told myself I never want to get too high or too low. So I stay in between.
[16:38] I feel like we are all equal. We just have different professions.
[17:00] You're special and to someone - and that's how I look at life. I don't look at people bigger than that. I just feel like hey. you might have a little more money because your job gives that amount.
[17:24] If you're humble you don't stumble, The humble man always stay on top.
[18:32] The only way I can leave it behind me, is to move forward.
[19:04] You can't blame anybody else. Well say you go through hard times -- look at yourself. What did I do to go through this? What role did I play in it? And you'll find that all the time. You had the biggest role in whatever you went through. It was you -- whatever it was. Whether someone convinced you to do it - it is still you at the end of the day.
[31:07] You have to sacrifice something to have what you want, to give yourself a chance at that goal. And rather than it taking something away from yourself, say I'm gonna roll the dice on myself. Those are sacrifices and that's what is about -- some times you have to jump out there and do it.
[31:40] We have got to do it at the end of the day. What can be worse than not doing it.
[32:58] I fear not being great. And I fear not being successful. I fear not being the guy that you thought I was.
[33:12] It’s the right time when the time comes. If it's not now, it's not ment.
[36:38] You have to spend the money on your body, on your asset. This is the biggest asset. What I use every day to go out there and obtain other assets.
[40:59] I'm just grateful to be living this life. Breathing this air, talking to you guys. I don't look at anything more or less from life. You know I feel like the only way the motor goes is what you put in it. And the only way you are able to put what you put in -- is to go out there and get it.
[41:37] That's a testimonial my life: Work for what you want.
[44:13] It's up to you to be ready for moments -- any moment in life good or bad.
[50:18] Health is wealth. I don't say it because everyone sees it now. I truly believe it.
[52:24] Our train of thought makes us who we are.
[53:03] Actions speak louder than words.
[53:10] And so now I'm not playing anymore. So you don't see me. So now I'd like to be heard a little more.
[53:29] And so I try to put it into them because a lot of these kids don't know it's all up here. Everything you want in life is right here. And it's up to you to go out and do it.
[57:34] Anything you do in life only going to add to what you have later. Think about it. It's going to add more dark or brightness.

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“It's up to the individual, because the one thing I've learned in life no matter who you are, you will go through hardships.” - Santana Moss
“It's all about how you handle the situation, handle the task at hand. If you've been a guy that always quits, then you're going to find yourself quitting. If you've been a guy that you say I'm not going to settle, you're going to find yourself finding a way.” - Santana Moss
“You only learn from your mistakes.” - Santana Moss
“I found out in life that any and everything you do, you have to persevere. You have to find a way to say, hey I understand that there is going to be highs and lows. I've always told myself I never want to get too high or too low. So I stay in between.” - Santana Moss
“If you're humble you don't stumble. The humble man always stay on top.” - Santana Moss
“The only way I can leave it behind me, is to move forward.” - Santana Moss
"You can't blame anybody else. Say you go through hard times -- look at yourself. What did I do to go through this? What role did I play in it? And you'll find that all the time. You had the biggest role in whatever you went through. It was you -- whatever it was. Whether someone convinced you to do it - it is still you at the end of the day.” - Santana Moss
“We have got to do it, at the end of the day. What can be worse than not doing it.” - Santana Moss
“It’s the right time when the time comes. If it's not now, it's not ment.” - Santana Moss
“That's a testimonial my life: Work for what you want.” - Santana Moss
“Health is wealth. I don't say it because everyone sees it now. I truly believe it.” - Santana Moss
“Our train of thought makes us who we are.” - Santana Moss
“Everything you want in life is right here. And it's up to you to go out and do it.” - Santana Moss
“Anything you do in life is only going to add to what you have later. Think about it. It's going to add more dark or brightness.” - Santana Moss

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