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Robert Paylor - What a Rugby Tragedy Taught Him About Purpose and Resilience

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Today, we welcome Robert Paylor to the podcast with an amazing and inspiring story!

A national championship match. A broken neck. In a few violent seconds, Robert went from Cal rugby standout to a young man hearing he’d never walk or move his hands again.

What happened next wasn’t a neat comeback—it was a decision repeated every day: control the mindset, fight the fight, and build a life anchored in faith, family, and purpose.

We invited Robert to unpack the full arc—growing up on humility and service, finding identity in elite sport, then losing it in an instant and choosing…

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