161. Record Setting College QB Justin Miller

We sat down with former Southern Utah University QB, and long-time E4A member Justin Miller. He reflected on how the principles of E4A have shaped him and helped him as he has navigated his athletic career. We also talked about the difference of being present and being engaged.Key Takeaways from the Podcast Being present is not enough—be engaged. True influence comes when we give our full attention to the people around us rather than simply being in the same room.  Resilience matters more than a perfect path. Justin’s journey to college football included injuries and unexpected turns, but persistence and “stick-to-it-iveness” helped him stay the course.  Influence multiplies across generations. Living good principles today can create a ripple effect that blesses people for years to come. Athletes have a powerful opportunity to serve. The spotlight that comes with sports can be used to bless others rather than simply seek recognition. Real impact requires action. Simply being around people is not enough—service, effort, and stepping out of our comfort zones are what truly make a difference0:16 Meet College QB Justin Miller0:33 Growing Up in California & Moving to Utah2:36 Snow College, Romania, and a Broken Throwing Wrist5:25 Walking On at Southern Utah7:39 Turning Around the Southern Utah Football Program10:52 How Justin Discovered Especially for Athletes15:16 Life Lessons Sports Teach You20:16 The Power of Resilience & “Stick-to-It-iveness”32:16 Lessons Learned Outside of Football42:16 Taking Risks Instead of Playing It Safe57:16 Seek to Bless, Not Impress1:04:46 Final Lessons from Justin’s Journey⸻Especially for Athletes:  Website: https://e4a.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/   X: https://x.com/E4Afamily   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQJoin the conversation using #E4APodcast⸻Credits: Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO