Even more astonishingly is how Prescott served others during his recovery. The following is just a short list of his impact off the field in the lives of others:
- Raising money in his mother’s honor for cancer research
- Donated $1 million for police training
- Partnered with three mental health organizations
- Sponsored after-school programs
- Donated thousands of meals to the homeless
- Supported wrongly-accused and incarcerated Julius Jones
It was also during the off-season that team owner Jerry Jones finally awarded Prescott with a well-deserved 4-year contract extension worth $160 million. The quarterback would be the most high-profile player on the NFL’s most high-profile team for the extended future.
At the time of this writing, Prescott is currently playing at a MVP level and many people are projecting a Super Bowl appearance.
The Leader’s Greatest Strength
Because of his background and additional family tragedies not mentioned in this article, Prescott possesses an uncommon mental toughness. He has a unique term for his approach to life. Prescott said, “What I’ve been through, I’ll call it a callused mind. Just another scratch that’ll heal up, that’s make me stronger.”
What is required to develop a callused mind? Prescott reflected, “There’s no way to put into words the fact that, yeah, the last time I was out there, I got my leg snapped, and there was a lot of uncertainty in the world. When you’re doing so much, just being intentional and purposeful, it’s amazing to get to do what you love to do again.”
A callused mind requires focus, intentionality, and purposefulness.
It has been said that hard times bill make us bitter … or make us better. Prescott has clearly become better, and he’s not done yet. He said, “I’m going to be a better player in every aspect. The things that have happened, they’ve allowed me to be here, but I don’t even know if I’ve reaped the strength yet. What I mean is … that’s to come.”
It was then Prescott gave us his greatest strength.
“Perspective has become my greatest strength.”
May it become our greatest strength as well.
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