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Patrick Coyne's life was defined by football until a forced retirement left him adrift, searching for a new identity. Through struggle and reinvention, he founded several businesses, transforming his own life and inspiring others to find purpose and elevate themselves physically and mentally, illustrating the power of embracing one's true calling to impact both personal and collective growth. Patrick is an owner of two successful businesses here in Cincinnati and has impacted thousands of Cincinnatian’s lives. He has also been a guest professor at UC multiple times and is a speaker for 1n5, a national mental health organization. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx