TED: An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith

TED: An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith

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Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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A professional football player recounts his journey from a severe leg injury to recovery and return to the field. He discusses the physical and mental challenges he faced, including fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. Key advice from a coach and a teammate helped shift his perspective, leading to a more positive mindset. Rehabilitation at a military facility inspired him, and he eventually returned to play. The story emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and accepting one's scars as part of personal growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial medical condition that the narrator faced after his football injury?

A dislocated shoulder

A broken arm

A severe leg infection

A concussion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mental challenges did the narrator face during his football career?

Overconfidence

Lack of motivation

Fear of heights

Anxiety and self-doubt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who provided the narrator with advice that helped him overcome his fears?

A famous football player

His coach and a teammate

A sports psychologist

His wife

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the narrator undergo rehabilitation for his injury?

A private clinic

A military facility

A sports academy

A local hospital

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity helped the narrator feel stronger during his rehabilitation?

Running

Cycling

Swimming

Holding a football

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator feel when he returned to the field after his injury?

Disappointed

Indifferent

Completely confident

Terrified but liberated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator learn about anxiety through his journey?

It is not a common issue

It can be ignored

It is often self-inflicted

It is always caused by external factors

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