Ep. 116 - Robert Paylor - The Hinge Moment of a Broken Neck

from Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell · host Dr. Rob Bell

At the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert was expecting to win a national title. Early in the game, he was put in a neck lock by an opposing player. What should've been called as a foul instead left him paralyzed from a broken neck. When the doctors told him he would never walk again, he thought to himself, "you obviously don't know me." 5:20 The morning of May 6. 10:22 “It’s like I was in a completely different life.” 16:17 Only one play that broke his neck. 17:43 Always choosing forgiveness. 23:06 Power in a powerless situation. 30:12 The message that’s seared into his soul. 35:28 On day 2,120. 40:13 Grappling with “God did this to me.” 43:11 “Compared to what?” 46:54 Maintaining patient and active trust. 50:18 Don’t keep doing life the same. www.robertpaylor.com Don’t forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram. Follow At: •Twitter @drrobbell •Instagram @drrobbell Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER https://drrobbell.com/quotes-on-mentaltoughness If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell

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At the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert was expecting to win a national title. Early in the game, he was put in a neck lock by an opposing player. What should’ve been called as a foul instead left him paralyzed from a broken neck. When the doctors told him he would never walk again, he thought to himself, ”you obviously don’t know me.” 5:20 The morning of May 6. 10:22 “It’s like I was in a completely different life.” 16:17 Only one play that broke his neck. 17:43 Always choosing forgiveness. 23:06 Power in a powerless situation. 30:12 The message that’s seared into his soul. 35:28 On day 2,120. 40:13 Grappling with “God did this to me.” 43:11 “Compared to what?” 46:54 Maintaining patient and active trust. 50:18 Don’t keep doing life the same. www.robertpaylor.com Don’t forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram. Follow At: •Twitter @drrobbell •Instagram @drrobbell Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER https://drrobbell.com/quotes-on-mentaltoughness If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell

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