An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith | TED Talks Daily

This episode covers the struggles and triumphs of a football player as he navigates injury, anxiety, and self-doubt, eventually triumphing with the aid of his coach, a teammate, his wife, and a physical therapist.

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An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith

TED Talks Daily

NFL Quarterback's Harrowing Experience with Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Football Player's Journey from Injury to Recovery

Overcoming Anxiety and Fear in Sports: Lessons from a Quarterback's Journey

Overcoming Adversity: Alex Smith's Journey to Recovery

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in the Journey of Recovery

Embracing Scars: A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Resilience

Exploring Doppelgangers and Shadow Selves on TED Radio Hour

An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith

TED Talks Daily

00:04NFL Quarterback's Harrowing Experience with Flesh-Eating Bacteria

NFL Quarterback's Harrowing Experience with Flesh-Eating Bacteria

03:00Football Player's Journey from Injury to Recovery

Football Player's Journey from Injury to Recovery

06:31Overcoming Anxiety and Fear in Sports: Lessons from a Quarterback's Journey

Overcoming Anxiety and Fear in Sports: Lessons from a Quarterback's Journey

08:40Overcoming Adversity: Alex Smith's Journey to Recovery

Overcoming Adversity: Alex Smith's Journey to Recovery

11:17Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in the Journey of Recovery

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in the Journey of Recovery

13:59Embracing Scars: A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Resilience

Embracing Scars: A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Resilience

16:33Exploring Doppelgangers and Shadow Selves on TED Radio Hour

Exploring Doppelgangers and Shadow Selves on TED Radio Hour