From the grind of JUCO football to the shelves of Amazon’s bestseller list — Nick Peck’s journey is proof that resilience wins.
In this episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, former college football player and author of Only Way Out shares his incredible story of overcoming adversity, using sports as a lifeline, and turning his life lessons into a powerful debut novel.
Nick opens up about:
Growing up in a turbulent home and finding stability through athletics
The mental and physical grind of California JUCO football
Transitioning from offensive lineman to long snapper to published author
The powerful bond with his younger sister that shaped his drive
Writing, publishing, and marketing Only Way Out to bestseller status
Life after sports — how to keep competing when the game ends
Whether you’re an athlete, sports fan, or simply love stories of grit and perseverance, this episode offers inspiration you can apply to your own journey.
📖 Get Nick’s Book:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Way-Out-Nick-Peck/dp/1966074336
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/only-way-out-nick-peck/1147238577
Website: https://www.nickpeckauthor.com/
