Josh Parks: Football All-American, GhostFit Clothing (Ego Battles, RAISE YOUR STANDARDS)

Josh Parks is the 2019 MIAC Football Player of the Year. He is an All-American running back from the University of St. Thomas, a division III football power house located in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is an entrepreneur, founding his own clothing brand GhostFit, and his own barbershop. Josh shares his story of overcoming his own ego after leaving the University of Minnesota to finding success on and off the field at St. Thomas. He discusses his football career, entrepreneurship, handling the lows, lessons he has learned and much more. Bold Perceptions introduces a new community member! Intro, George is introduced as a new part of the Bold Perceptions team, Josh quitting football and raising his standards. (0:00-8:13) Reviving his football career, finding a football home & brotherhood at St. Thomas and finding happiness outside of football. (8:14-18:16) Creating his own clothing brand & entrepreneurship, about GhostFit and starting a barbershop. (18:17-29:02) Lessons he has learned, overcoming & handling the lows, networking and George’s relationship with Josh. (29:03-37:40) Top Book recommendations, Individuals that have helped the most, important lessons that were learned and being yourself. (37:41-48:28) ***Nick's Notes ~ I am very happy George connected me with Josh. Josh is a battle hardened survivor of the long and lonely road we call success. How he overcame his ego, the many times he has been told NO, his ability to continue creating/doing, and his extreme focus on becoming the best version of himself - is very inspiring. I love people like Josh!