# An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt

- Institution: TED
- Department: TEDMonterey
- Speaker: Alex Smith
- Year: 2021
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_smith_an_nfl_quarterback_on_overcoming_setbacks_and_self_doubt)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Adult profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life's challenges. (This talk contains graphic images.)

## Lectures

1. [An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/alex_smith_an_nfl_quarterback_on_overcoming_setbacks_and_self_doubt/ab96504afe9c), 14 min (TED's player)