Austin Ekeler: Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

This week Andrew talks with Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler. In 2021 & 2022, Austin led the NFL in total touchdowns and established himself as one of the NFL’s top players. Despite his success, Austin’s path has never been easy or assumed. Barely recruited out of high school, Austin played Division II college football for Western Colorado University. In 2017, the LA Chargers signed Austin as an undrafted free agent — and the rest is history. Off the field he launched the Austin Ekeler Foundation and is the founder of Eksperience, a new fan engagement platform.  Andrew & Austin sat down just days before the start of the 2023 NFL season to explore Austin’s journey from undrafted free agent to one of the NFL’s biggest stars. This conversation is filled with powerful lessons to help you make the most of every opportunity — personally & professionally.Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(3:05) - Childhood working on ranch(4:40) - Finding joy & appreciation in your job(5:08) - Growth mindset(6:10) - Youth football(8:26) - Building a 26 mile fence(9:10) - Influence of Austin’s mother(12:33) - College experience(15:55) - Integrating passions & goals(19:31) - Differentiating yourself (21:20) - Leading NFL in touchdowns(21:40) - Continuous growth (24:01) - Optimizing small details(25:25) - Taking on diverse experiences(27:19) - Power of community & connection(31:57) - Austin’s long-term vision ** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter