The Next Level

Jonathan Sams is a Navy veteran, attorney, gentleman farmer, husband, and father of four. Throughout his life, Jonathan has been diagnosed with cancer three times—at age 14, at age 39, and most recently at age 55 in May 2022. His outlook on life and how he approaches his battle with cancer is admirable and encouraging. 

In this episode of The Next Level, we discuss: 

• Jonathan’s first battle with cancer as a young teenager, his second battle at age 39, and how they differed
• His mentality when approaching the battle against the disease
• How Jonathan approached receiving his third cancer diagnosis
• Jonathan’s list of “Some Thoughts” that speak to fearlessness, blessings, facing adversity, vulnerability, gratitude, living to your full potential, and more
• The advice Jonathan would give to someone who has recently received a cancer diagnosis
• How Jonathan approaches being an encourager to those around him 

Note: This episode was recorded in September 2022.  

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Anthony Muñoz is a former NFL player who played as an offensive tackle for 13 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Before his professional career, Anthony played college football for the USC Trojans. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest offensive linemen of all time. In 2002, Anthony started the Anthony Muñoz Foundation, which aims to impact the lives of Greater Cincinnati area youth mentally, physically and spiritually through its seven Impact Programs. 

 

In this episode of The Next Level, we discuss: 

• Life lessons Anthony learned from Jim Semon, his high school baseball coach, and his early love for the game
• The injuries Anthony endured during his time at USC and what he learned when facing adversity 
• The strength that can be found within a diverse team 
• How Anthony pushed himself physically and mentally throughout his football career 
• The Anthony Muñoz Foundation and the impact it has on the Cincinnati community 

 

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