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From the NFL to Overcoming Life’s Hardest Hits – Buck Rasmussen’s Epic Journey

March 18, 2025 • Eric Oberembt • Season 6 • Episode 16

From the grind of the NFL to life’s most brutal curveballs, Buck Rasmussen has been through it all. A former New England Patriot, Buck opens up about his football career, devastating injuries, and the battle off the field that truly tested him—his wife’s cancer diagnosis while pregnant, his daughter’s type 1 diabetes, and his own spiral into a dark place.

We go deep into resilience, rebuilding, and finding purpose beyond the game. From selling real estate to dominating the roofing industry and stepping into motivational speaking, Buck shares his hard-earned wisdom on overcoming adversity, setting personal standards, and creating a vision for life—one that actually means something.

This episode is raw, real, and packed with lessons that’ll hit you hard. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re up against impossible odds—this one’s for you.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & Welcome

00:40 - The Real Reason Behind This Podcast

01:36 - Buck’s Time in the NFL & The Reality of the Practice Squad

04:20 - Playing for the Patriots & Learning from Bill Belichick

07:30 - The Brutal End to His NFL Career – Injuries & Setbacks

10:40 - Life After Football – From Real Estate to Roofing

14:15 - The Personal Battle That Changed Everything – Wife’s Cancer & Daughter’s Diagnosis

19:55 - Survival Mode & The Breaking Point

25:30 - From Darkness to Purpose – How Therapy Changed His Life

30:15 - Building A Speaking Career – The Epic Journey Begins

35:40 - Self-Limiting Beliefs & Why Most People Stay Stuck

40:50 - How To Set a Personal Standard & Live By It

44:30 - The Power of Writing & Why It’s a Game-Changer

48:15 - The Role of Coaching & Mastermind Groups in Growth

52:00 - Why People Need to Unshackle Their Identities & Think For Themselves

55:45 - The “Get to Do” Mindset Shift & Overcoming Victim Mentality

1:01:00 - Final Thoughts – The Path to Success is Built on Overcoming

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