Moderated by the eloquently savvy, Serita Love of Success Junkie, the conversation was a true eye-opener to the somewhat harsh reality athletes face after leaving the game. Almost every person on the panel stated they went through some form of depression once the lights went out. How does one go from being a modern-day superhero to living as Clark Kent once the cape comes off?
According to the panel, you must redefine your purpose or find your purpose. Many pointed to spending more time with their children as solace for life after the game. Several of them stated you go from a life where everything is done for you to learning to live a life where you truly have to take care of yourself.
While the traveling, accolades, and sense of competition all meant something to each of them, the one thing that stood out the most was the sense of brotherhood and camaraderie was built in each of those locker rooms. The true dilemma for all of them was redefining their purpose in life and figuring out a way to still make money.
