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Geno Smith | Seattle Seahawks Quarterback on the Power of Self-Belief

6 September 2023 - 52 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

When it feels like the whole world has written you off, do you give in or keep going?

Today's guest, Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Geno Smith, kept going. After spending 10 seasons in the NFL—enduring frustrating injuries, several trades, and the threat of becoming a “lifetime backup quarterback” —Geno stepped in as starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks last season. With the media deeming this as a “rebuilding year” for the Seahawks, Geno put forth a stellar performance that surprised many. He logged his first winning record, a playoff berth, led the league in completion percentage, and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the very first time.

This impressive career resurgence earned Ge...

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