EPISODE · Jun 15, 2022 · 49 MIN
Perspective with Conner Furu and Tony Taylor
from Leaders Lead Even When It Hurts · host Tony Taylor
Meet Conner Furu. He is a former Division 1 (FCS) football player originally from Olympia, Wa. He is 23 years old and has lived much more life than his age suggests. His story ranges from physical trials as well as mental health struggles and he uses those trials to help people find purpose in their suffering. The short version of Conner's story and some things he speaks on: - Division 1 Football player and coach - 1646 days in between his last high school game and first college game due to 3 major reconstruction surgeries (Two torn ACLs and Shoulder reconstruction) and Covid-19. (4.5 years) (7 total Season-ending injuries) - Bachelors of Science (Psychology) - Traveling to India to help combat human sex-trafficking internationally - Overcoming generational pain and trauma - Being Mission vs Goal Oriented -Creating FREE camp for 600+ kids from low-income areas -Managing mental health and removing stigma for everyone I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Thank you for your love and support.
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Meet Conner Furu. He is a former Division 1 (FCS) football player originally from Olympia, Wa. He is 23 years old and has lived much more life than his age suggests. His story ranges from physical trials as well as mental health struggles and he uses those trials to help people find purpose in their suffering. The short version of Conner's story and some things he speaks on: - Division 1 Football player and coach - 1646 days in between his last high school game and first college game due to 3 major reconstruction surgeries (Two torn ACLs and Shoulder reconstruction) and Covid-19. (4.5 years) (7 total Season-ending injuries) - Bachelors of Science (Psychology) - Traveling to India to help combat human sex-trafficking internationally - Overcoming generational pain and trauma - Being Mission vs Goal Oriented -Creating FREE camp for 600+ kids from low-income areas -Managing mental health and removing stigma for everyone I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Thank you for your love and support.
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