In this episode of the Student of the Game podcast, host Brad Noll speaks with Chris Myers, a seasoned professional with a background in psychology and marketing. Brad and Chris explore the inspiring journey of answering life's calling and transitioning careers. Chris shares a deeply personal narrative shaped by the values and examples set by his beloved grandfather, underscoring the importance of tenacity, self-belief, and the pursuit of purpose over comfort. Chris tackles the essentials of making bold life changes, such as the power of consistency, facing reality while holding steadfast to success, and the resilience required to achieve personal growth and fulfill a higher calling.

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• "The faster and the harder you try to run away from the truth, the more tired you're going to be once it finally catches up to you." -Chris Myers [12:43] 

• "You face the worst parts of the reality facing you, but you also couple that with an unwavering belief that you can and will succeed.” -Chris Myers [16:42]  

Guest Social Links

Facebook & IG: @‌chrisfromberne

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherjoemyers

Guest Bio

Christopher Myers was born in Abilene, Texas, raised in Berne, Indiana, and has been a Fort Wayne resident for almost 20 years. A graduate of South Adams High School, Chris attended Bluffton College for a short time before finishing his education at IPFW with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology focusing on human behaviors and persuasion. Chris played 4 years of basketball for South Adams High School, and played 1 season at Bluffton College. Chris has been the Digital Media Manager at Hallmark Home Mortgage since 2016, specializing in videography and social marketing. Chris has been married to his wife Kathryn for over 5 years, and they have a blended family of 3 sons (Carter, Joseph, and Maksim) and 1 daughter (Estella). Chris has one brother (Dustin) and three sisters (Kirsten, Megan, and Sharnee). Chris was also the 4 Time Consecutive** winner of the Best Defensive Player award at the Spring Arbor Cougar Basketball Camp. Currently, Chris is transitioning out of the marketing role at Hallmark Home Mortgage for a career in financial advising and planning.

Timestamps

(01:02) Chris shares his background and career journey

(05:39) The pivotal moment when Chris realized his calling

(09:43) Chris' motivation to provide for his autistic son's future 

(24:33) Embracing the grind and setting expectations 

(32:00) Battling imposter syndrome and staying hungry 

(35:48) Learning from failure, practicing self-awareness, and maintaining a growth mindset

(47:08) Considering the ripple effects of our actions

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