Former Texas A&M and Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, Stephen McGee, joins us for an exhilarating episode of Mays MasterCast! From learning on and off the field, to helping families with financial investment, risk management, tax, college, retirement, and estate planning at Paragon Financial Advisors, Stephen has studied every play-by-play his life has offered.
2:02: The Academic Journey
McGee, as any athlete, has struggled with time management when it comes to learning how to play the game. His journey to getting a degree and simultaneously playing college ball, McGee has already had an unique ride, but his determination and commitment as a quarterback to get the job done has played a significant role in learning how to persevere.
8:51: Balance
Being a student athlete is never easy, and McGee shares his past struggles with finding time to have some fun. While the work-life balance seemed far from reach at the time, and McGee states that during his college career, he was never one to cut loose and relax, today, one of his main goals is to smile more, have more fun, and enjoy the moment.
16:11: One-Size Does NOT Fit All
McGee reflects on his time as an NFL Quarterback: what it looked like from different teams, coaches, and angles. McGee had to figure out his mentality and learn for himself how he can continue to be successful even when it did not seem possible.
19:13: The Hardest Lessons
While being coached on and off the field, McGee describes his need to be consistent during times of success and unsuccess. Drowning out the noise to lead his team of players and his team of financial advisors is a lesson he is consistently learning and rebuilding, and he shares his most helpful hacks to stay on track and in the game.
24:00: Paragon Financial Advisors
Helping families through trust, transparency, and humility, McGee shares his journey to the company and how he’s playing the role of “Financial Quarterback.” Taking what he has learned from years past, and what he is still learning today, McGee is consistently leveling-up to continue to help others win.