Robert Golden is an NFL veteran who spent six years competing for the Pittsburgh Steelers after an impactful college career at the University of Arizona. In 2018 he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs, but asked for his release. This move led to Robert finding a new purpose in life. Today, Robert is the founder of the Golden Charter Academy, a TK-8th grade school in Fresno, California. Through Golden Charter Academy, Robert seeks to provide children in his hometown with opportunities he didn't have.
In this episode, Robert discusses:
- His pathway from Fresno to becoming the top-ranked high school cornerback in California and pathway to NCAA and NFL football;
- How to cast a vision when you aren't surrounded by hope;
- How he managed disappointment after going un-drafted in the 2012 NFL Draft;
- His six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and what the Steelers' team culture taught him;
- Why he asked for his release from the Kansas City Chiefs and how it led to finding his purpose;
- Why he founded Golden Charter Academy and its offerings;
- How he raised over $30 million for Golden Charter Academy;
- How athletes can build networks to help them achieve non-sport related goals; and
- When athletes should begin considering their legacies.
Learn more about Golden Charter Academy here.
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