How To Thrive In Adversity With Former Dallas Cowboy Jameill Showers

Business Blindspots

How do you deal with adversity?

In this episode of Business Blindspots, James welcomes former Dallas Cowboy, Jameill Showers.

Jameill shares his stories of how he had to deal with major adversity several times in his life. The first time was when he lost his starting role at A&M to Johnny Manziel and had to transfer schools.

Jameill also opens up about their time playing for the Cowboys and how it was a dream come true for them as their family hails from Texas. However, the transition to civilian life proved to be tougher than expected, with a hamstring injury and the onset of COVID-19 exacerbating the challenges. Jameill talked about why he considered various career paths, including strength conditioning and obtaining a real estate license, but eventually found themselves in a managerial position in medical device sales. However, he ended up finding his true passion in real estate, and talks about his journey making another big career move.

Notable moments:

• Discussing the Johnny Manziel situation at Texas A&M and why he ended up having to move schools
• Overcoming challenges, finding guidance, and betting on himself
• A&M game, senior year success, and getting NFL attention.
• Playing for the Cowboys and struggling as a quarterback
• Why moving to defense in the pros proved to be challenging
• Why the combination of an Injured hamstring and COVID changed everything
• Transitioning to a new role, adapting football skills
• How the University of YouTube helped to set him up for business success
• Struggling with long hours and limited family time in a new career
• Missed real estate opportunity, and the gratitude for savings and football
• Adversity is a stepping stone to success
• Moving to real estate professional without experience
• Why now he embraces his faith