20: Sean Conley- How a former NFL player found great opportunity in unfortunate circumstances.

<p>Against seemingly impossible odds, Sean Conley went from being a no-name kicker at a Division III school, to starting for the University of Pittsburgh, and ultimately having a shot at his dream of playing in the NFL, not once but three times. </p> <p> </p> <p>After graduation, Sean began a dramatic, abbreviated career in professional football, playing for the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, and finally for the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe . That journey came with a price. As a result of overtraining, Sean suffered career-ending injuries, and found himself without direction and a job . </p> <p> </p> <p>However, his story didn’t end there, as part of his rehabilitation and regrouping, Sean became a dedicated yoga practitioner at the suggestion of his wife. He eventually embraced the mindfulness, meditation, and philosophy of yoga as a new life direction, and became a yoga teacher himself.  He and his wife now own Amazing Yoga in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. </p> <p> </p> <p>Sean is the author of two books.  </p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Amazing Yoga: A Practical Guide to Strength, Wellness, and Spirit  (That he wrote with his wife)</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The Point After -  The former kicker turned yoga instructor and entrepreneur takes fans inside the ups and downs of professional football and handling life’s near misses on and off the field. </li> </ol><p> When Conley thought life was over, it was just beginning. Transcending football, this is the story of a former football player who discovered the true meaning of sports and life, and found happiness in the most unexpected way. </p> <p> </p> <p>Embodying the spirit of the underdog, this is a moving tale of strength, determination, and spiritual grit. In this episode  Sean shares his story of:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Burning out because you work to hard and the importance of rest</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Finding the opportunity in the situation you are given</li> <li style="font-weight: