Episode
Hope with Curtis Martin
38:46
Published: Mon Jun 08 2020
Description
Our nation is facing a challenge unlike it’s faced in decades. There’s anger, there’s fear, there’s exhaustion. This week I’ve reached out to friends to have necessary and uncomfortable conversations. One call was to my friend, NFL Hall Of Famer Curtis Martin, who sees the world and understands people in a remarkable way. We talked about the lessons he’s learned and the insights he has which I believe will help us navigate through this together. Because we have to go through it together. This is…. A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
Chris Cuomo talks with former NFL player, Curtis Martin, about his insights on how to navigate through the current challenges we face as a nation and the lessons he's learned for dealing with adversity.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
Summary
Chris Cuomo talks with former NFL player, Curtis Martin, about his insights on how to navigate through the current challenges we face as a nation and the lessons he's learned for dealing with adversity.
EpisodeHope with Curtis Martin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast discusses the impact that police brutality has on the black community, and how justice needs to be served to help heal the pain that it causes.
01:32 - 08:35 (07:02)
Summary
This podcast discusses the impact that police brutality has on the black community, and how justice needs to be served to help heal the pain that it causes. It highlights the fear, distrust, and visions of injustice that black individuals face on a daily basis.
EpisodeHope with Curtis Martin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
A black person has to think twice when they might be blamed for something, unlike a white person, because society demands change from all races in this time when unjust situations persist.
08:35 - 19:17 (10:42)
Summary
A black person has to think twice when they might be blamed for something, unlike a white person, because society demands change from all races in this time when unjust situations persist.
EpisodeHope with Curtis Martin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
NFL player Curtis Martin recounts how his coach threatened to call the media to label his decision to come back to college a "bonehead decision" when he was considering entering the pros.
19:17 - 24:14 (04:57)
Summary
NFL player Curtis Martin recounts how his coach threatened to call the media to label his decision to come back to college a "bonehead decision" when he was considering entering the pros.
EpisodeHope with Curtis Martin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares how applying principles to his life has helped him overcome pain, both spiritually and emotionally.
24:14 - 30:08 (05:53)
Summary
The speaker shares how applying principles to his life has helped him overcome pain, both spiritually and emotionally. He discusses how discomfort and challenges can lead to long-term benefits for ourselves and those around us.
EpisodeHope with Curtis Martin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Former NFL player Curtis Martin shares how his pain and success in football has allowed him to change and help other people's lives, and the importance of dealing with pain.
30:08 - 35:06 (04:58)
Summary
Former NFL player Curtis Martin shares how his pain and success in football has allowed him to change and help other people's lives, and the importance of dealing with pain. However, this is followed by a brief interruption.
EpisodeHope with Curtis Martin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The root of bitterness is not what we experience in life, but how we remember and hold onto it.
35:06 - 38:38 (03:32)
Summary
The root of bitterness is not what we experience in life, but how we remember and hold onto it. Forgiveness is essential for releasing ourselves from bitterness.