OvercomeOutloud Ep.57 David SmithOvercomeOutloud Ep.57 David Smith
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I had the incredible opportunity to sit down and talk to David Smith, a Nike Athlete, Speaker, Writer and Coach. He was born with a club foot and underwent repeated medical surgeries to break and reset the foot. David's doctors even considered full amputation. In 2010 he was taken into emergency surgery when a cervical tumor was discovered. The surgery caused temporary paralysis and involved the removal of three vertebrae and rebuilding the spine. David has competed internationally in several sports including GB Rowing, and British Cycling. He has over come tremendous adversity. Listen as David shares his journey through multiple cancer reoccurrences and life saving surgeries, radiation treatment and rehabilitation therapy. He shares both his experience in high performance sports and his first hand experience of fighting for his life and living with paralysis. You can work with David as he pursues life as an athlete whilst living with a spinal cord injury. Pushing both mental and physical boundaries in the hope to inspire others to live a flourishing life. Learn more at https://davidsmithathlete.com/ Connect on Instagram @DavidSmithMBE
58:30•11 Mar 2022
David Smith: Battling Adversity and Thriving Against All Odds
“And that's the person when you look in the mirror and say: ok, that's the person that needs work, that's the person that wants to show up with compassion, with gratitude and all of these great guiding principles to the world.”
What does it take to push through life's toughest challenges and come out stronger? David Smith, a Nike Athlete, Speaker, Writer, and Coach, knows this journey all too well. Born with a club foot, David faced numerous surgeries from a young age. But his trials didn't stop there. In 2010, a cervical tumor led to an emergency surgery that temporarily paralyzed him and required the removal of three vertebrae and a complete spinal rebuild.
Despite these daunting obstacles, David didn't just survive—he thrived. Competing internationally in sports like GB Rowing and British Cycling, he has shown remarkable resilience and determination. In this episode of 'OvercomeOutloud', David opens up about his experiences with multiple cancer recurrences, life-saving surgeries, and the grueling path of rehabilitation therapy. He dives into the mindset that keeps him going—the athlete's mindset, conscious competency, and the importance of living a principled life.
David also emphasizes the transformative power of compassion and gratitude, urging listeners to be fully present in their daily lives. His story is a powerful reminder of human resilience and the courage it takes to keep moving forward. If you're looking for a dose of inspiration and practical wisdom on facing adversity head-on, this episode is a must-listen.
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