What If Your Biggest Setback Was the Start of Your Greatest Life With Ken Kunken

In this episode of Control or Be Controlled, we sit down with Ken Kunken, retired prosecutor and author of I Dream of Things That Never Were, to explore what it truly means to take control in the face of life-altering adversity.We talk about:· The life-changing football injury that left him nearly paralyzed — and the mindset shift that followed· Becoming the first quadriplegic to graduate from Cornell despite major accessibility barriers· How a strong support system helped him maintain high expectations· Turning physical and emotional setbacks into purpose and long-term success· Building a 40-year career as a prosecutor through resilience and determination· The role of patience, routine, and consistency during slow progress· How gratitude and hope reshape your perspective in difficult moments· Redefining success beyond limitations and external circumstances· Using adversity as a foundation to inspire and impact othersThis is a powerful, perspective-shifting conversation about refusing to be defined by circumstances — and learning how to turn setbacks into stepping stones for a life of purpose, impact, and resilience.CONNECT AND EXPLORE Connect with Ken Kunken - https://kenkunken.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oxm0ryKZ5ttYOjlNQRT1EApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/control-or-be-controlled/id1893693046Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/controlorbecontrolled