Chris Norton - Taking Radical Responsibility Defies Life's Challenges

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, our guest is Chris Norton. He is a cool individual with a heart for God and loves football. He has been in phases of life where most people shut down, but he was able to pull through. He reached a different moment in his life that changed his entire trajectory. He has used this moment to build success not just for himself but for his family and the rest of the world. He has also appeared on multiple network television shows, and a documentary on Netflix called 7 Yards.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>[2:50] Why should I listen to you?</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’d say you should listen to me because I’ve got a lot of life experience, and it is always great to hear other people’s perspectives. You should learn things from my experience because it will help your life.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>[4:00] Can you give us a quick synopsis of what trends back in your life?</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> I was just an 18-year-old college boy who was plain and had dreams for himself. I wanted to be a football player, meet my life's love and make a lot of money. But on October 16, 2010, I got injured when I was playing with my teammate. I suffered from a severe spinal cord injury and lost all movement. I had different surgeries, and I was given a 3% chance to be able to move or feel again. I had to do everything in my power to take control of my future, and that was the beginning of my rebirth.</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>[7:00] What were the emotions you felt at that moment? How long did it take you to know that you could move past this?</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It was a long process, and that was the beginning of being emotionless. I wasn’t in any pain. It just felt like a regular football attack. I was numb, and I could not feel any sensation. Nothing worked, no matter how hard I tried to squeeze my hands. The more I say no when I’m being asked to make a move, the more I feel detached from