Back to Life – Kevin Reilly
Often times, we don’t know what we have until it’s gone. Today’s guest, Kevin Reilly, shares his story of how unexpected circumstances changed his life in miraculous ways. Going from a college football player, to an NFL player, to an amputee, to an author and speaker, Kevin has an abundance of advice to live a more grateful and fulfilling life.
Danny Bader and Kevin discuss what it looks like to maintain tenacity through adversity, the challenges people frequently face in day-to-day life, and how to find silver linings in these challenges. Join Danny and Kevin in this inspiring and encouraging episode of Back to Life.
Show Highlights:
Unexpected circumstances that turned Kevin’s life around
What life looked like for Kevin after having major surgeries
How Kevin’s faith supported him through hardship
Finding the strength to move through tribulations and recalibrate your approach
Struggling through mental and physical exhaustion after extreme tragedy
Finding a silver lining through adversity
How taking advantage of opportunities changed Kevin’s life
Challenges that Kevin frequently encounters in others
Tangible tips that Kevin lives by
Links:
https://www.dannybader.com
Contact Kevin:
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/tackling-life-how-faith-family-friends-and-fortitude-kept-an-nfl-linebacker-in-the-game_kevin-reilly_john-riley/19096588/#isbn=0692960139&idiq=30921099
https://www.kevinreilly52.com
Tweetables:
“That little voice was saying ‘you’ve got to be kidding me. This doesn’t happen, this happens to somebody else.’”
“I realized at that time that man makes plans and god laughs”
“God will help you move mountains, but just make sure you bring your own wheel barrel”
“We can only do what we can do”
“We are the biggest complainers in the world but we are the most fortunate in the world also”
“Sometimes there’s four answers to God’s prayer – yes, no, not right now, and this isn’t going to be good for you so I’m not going to give it to you”
“People are just not happy in this fast-paced life they’re living, but they continue to get up in the morning not fulfilled, not looking forward to what they’re doing”
“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it”