Overcoming Your Greatest Obstacles Part I, Feat. Patric Young, with Joel Marion - BTI 106

Born to Impact - A podcast by Joel Marion

Get ready for an eye-opening conversation with Patric Young!   Patric Young is a former professional American basketball player and current ESPN college basketball analyst.   In 2010, Patric won the state championship with Providence School, up against Tampa Prep 63-46, securing his school's state title. Born and raised in Jacksonville Florida, Patric was recognized as a McDonald's all-American, one of the most prestigious awards for high school basketball players.     He went on to play college basketball at the University of Florida under legendary coach Billy Donovan winning multiple awards, including the SEC scholar-athlete of the year from 2012 - 2014.   Patric went on to play professional basketball in Europe from 2014 to 2020, beginning a new career in broadcasting starting in 2021, and is currently working as a studio host for the SEC Network's college basketball coverage at ESPN.   Patric was involved in a serious car accident in Nebraska in June 2022 that left him paralyzed from the waist down, which has given him a new perspective in life. Shortly after his accident, he founded the Patric Young Foundation to aid and support others who have suffered life-changing injuries. Patric's outlook on life, positivity, gratitude, grit, and resilience have inspired many.    Most importantly, Patric is an incredible human being, a loyal husband and father, who is truly living out the born-to-impact lifestyle firsthand.    In this fantastic two-part episode, we discuss: -The importance of humility -How to be a pro -Why the world needs more servant leaders -How the more you serve, the more you receive -What it means to faith it till you make it  And so much more.   Patric's story will inspire you, encourage you, and pull you even closer to living the life you were born to live ... don't miss it.   Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!   After listening, please check out Patric's foundation https://www.py4foundation.org/, and follow him on Instagram @patricyoung4