Real and raw, JT Thomas (former NFL hopeful turned financial expert) reveals how a career-ending injury led to his "PhD in FIO" (Figuring It Out)—and how to apply his hard-won lessons to your reinvention.
Learn why chasing passion alone can bankrupt you, the 5 non-negotiable team members every entrepreneur needs, and how to rewire your identity when life forces a pivot.
Key Takeaways:
1. "You weren’t gonna play football forever." How JT’s mom’s tough love (and a divine moment) saved him from despair. 2. The FIO Mindset. Why "figuring it out" beats formal degrees when reinventing yourself. 3. Passion ≠ Paycheck. The harsh truth about monetizing your purpose (and how to balance both). 4. Your 5-Person Success Team: Accountant, Attorney, Banker, Mentor, and Wealth Manager— and why you can’t afford to skip one. 5. "If you don’t allocate your time, someone else will." Time-blocking strategies for relentless pivoters.
Timestamps:00:00 - From NFL Dreams to Financial Freedom 02:30 - The Injury That Changed Everything 05:45 - Identity Crisis: "Who am I if not an athlete?" 08:15 - Massage Therapy, Sales, and False Starts 12:00 - Building a Business with Zero Experience 15:30 - The 5-Person Team Every Entrepreneur Needs 22:10 - Passion vs. Profit: Why Money Matters 25:40 - Time Management for Pivoters 30:00 - Faith, Failure, and the Power of FIO
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