Today on Move the Ball™, former professional football player and motivational speaker JJ Birden shares how he played in the NFL for nine seasons before transitioning into a business and speaking career. Listen in as Jen and JJ discuss raising your own bar, protecting your focus, and treating every day like game day.

JJ went to the University of Oregon where he was a two-sport star in Football and Track and Field. JJ was a wide receiver who drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft and played nine seasons in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons. JJ is currently an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and a performance coach who helps people seize their opportunities in life.

You can connect with JJ in the following ways:

Website: www.jjbirden.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjbirdenonline

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjbirden

LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/jjbirden

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jjbirden/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/birden88

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