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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 45 MIN

"Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn: Never Lose" with Brian Swift

from Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership

What happens when a routine Christmas football game ends with a life-altering injury—but the doctors can't explain why? Brian Swift, known as "The Quad Father," was tackled at 17. He never got up again. But what he did next defies every excuse you've ever made.How does someone go from losing the ability to walk to becoming an 8-time author, nonprofit founder, podcast host, and coach to business leaders? What mindset shift allowed Brian to tell his own sons to play football—the very sport that changed his life forever?In this powerful episode, Brian reveals the unconventional philosophy that transformed stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Why does he say "sometimes you win, sometimes you learn" instead of "sometimes you win, sometimes you lose"? What's the real secret behind helping Fortune 500 companies and struggling entrepreneurs alike break through their limitations?Discover why Brian's nonprofit SOAR might be the missing piece in your company's year-end giving strategy, and how one overheard conversation at a Thanksgiving party led to their biggest donor relationship. If you've ever felt stuck, defeated, or limited by your circumstances, this conversation will challenge everything you think you know about resilience.To connect with Brian Swift, visit: brianpswift.com or swiftoutdooraccessiblerecreation.comStay connected!Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for:Early access to upcoming episodes and eventsExpanded strategies and resourcesDirect connection with Sheila for questions and supportSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestonesFor more information, visit: Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

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What happens when a routine Christmas football game ends with a life-altering injury—but the doctors can't explain why? Brian Swift, known as "The Quad Father," was tackled at 17. He never got up again. But what he did next defies every excuse...

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