There are few examples of resilience and perseverance betterthan Anthony Robles. Born with one leg, Robles refused to see limitation. Instead, he saw opportunity – and turned that belief into an NCAA Wrestling Championship Title, a best-selling book, and a major motion picture called Unstoppable.
Join Greg Inglin as he looks back at this amazing journey with Anthony, who shares his struggles along the way. How he almost quit in high school and then again in college, only to find hope from a group of third grade students and their letters of encouragement.
Anthony’s mom played a big part in his mental fortitude, anddespite their struggles as a family, Anthony managed to navigate some tough situations without a strong father figure in his life.
Hollywood loves his story too, as Amazon produced a majormovie where Jennifer Lopez plays his mom, and captures the struggle and the triumph of his journey. This is not a wrestling story…it’s one of faith, perseverance, and a belief despite facing the biggest odds.
Guest Resources:
Anthony on IG: @arobles125
The Book: Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated
The Movie: Unstoppable on Amazon Prime
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Want to skip to the good part? Here’s this episode’s segments:
00:00 The Essence of Wrestling
04:11 Overcoming Early Challenges
07:10 The Importance of Support Systems
10:15 Navigating Crossroads in Life
13:12 The Role of Faith and Motivation
16:26 Resilience in the Face of Adversity
19:07 The Journey to the National Championship
22:18 The Power of Perspective
25:12 Becoming Unstoppable
28:03 Giving Back and Inspiring Others