Rich Take On Sports

Episode 15: Takeo Spikes | Former All-Pro 15-Year NFL Linebacker & Behind The Mask Author Subscribe on http://apple.co/2qdc4AB (Apple Podcast) | http://bit.ly/2r8lKvs (Google Play) | http://bit.ly/2qnGiRP (Stitcher) Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Takeo Spikes Writing the book was harder than playing 15 years in NFL because of writer’s block Inspired to write the book “Behind The Mask” after tearing his Achilles Tendon in 2006 and wanted to share stories of linebackers before him People in the book all had common themes of commitment, sacrifice and were outliers Trying to compete with his brothers motivated him at an early age and not being selected for neighbor games also motivated him to proof people wrong Loved basketball growing up but football allowed him to hit people without getting into trouble Track became an important sport for him because it allowed him to surprise people because many people were surprised he could run so fast Fear of coming in last is what motivated