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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2021 · 33 MIN

Chris Norton, The Will to Walk Again. The story that inspired the hit Netflix documentary, 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story.

from The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman · host Ben Newman

Chris Norton was a promising defensive back until he had a life changing injury while making a tackle during a game.That injury changed his entire life in a split second, causing him to be paralyzed from the neck down.What Chris did AFTER his injury is nothing short of BREATH TAKING…After years of hard work, he SHATTERED the odds and regained limited movement in some parts of his body.He then set out to WALK across the stage to get his college diploma as a senior. The video of him successfully doing so went VIRAL and saw over 300 Million eyeballs online.Chris and his wife created ANOTHER viral moment when Chris walked the full 7 yards down the aisle with the help of his bride to be.His story was captured in the book The Seven Longest Yards and turned into a Netflix Documentary also called, “Seven Yards.”I had such an incredible time talking with Chris and getting to see and feel his heart come through telling his story…This interview has made a deep impact on me, so thank YOU Chris.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this message and go check out the full documentary 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story.***************************************************************************************Get my FREE Daily Routine Builder *** YOUR Prizefighter Day 👇🏼***www.bennewman.net/pfdfreePre-Order my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightYoutube Subscribe Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLRFbGGcaueQkAjNdw59-Q?sub_confirmation=1https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a messageOrder my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewmanConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

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Chris Norton was a promising defensive back until he had a life changing injury while making a tackle during a game. That injury changed his entire life in a split second, causing him to be paralyzed from the neck down. What Chris did AFTER his injury is nothing short of BREATH TAKING… After years of hard work, he SHATTERED the odds and regained limited movement in some parts of his body. He then set out to WALK across the stage to get his college diploma as a senior. The video of him suc...

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