Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life (Second Edition)

When Merril Hoge talked about his dream of playing in the NFL, he was constantly told it was impossible and he’d never beat the odds, but he refused to be discouraged. As a twelve-year-old inspired to overcome the challenges ahead, he wrote down the phrase, ‘Find a Way’ and put it on his wall as a constant reminder of his goals. This mantra would become a lifelong philosophy that helped him cope with the near loss of his hand as a young boy, the untimely death of his mother, being diagnosed with and defeating cancer, and ultimately achieve his dream of playing in the NFL. In this third edition of Find a Way, Hoge candidly discusses the obstacles he has faced and how he has consistently found a way to move forward. This updated edition includes new photos from Hodge’s childhood, career, and family life, further exemplifying how he continues to ‘Find a Way’ more than a decade after the book’s original release.

Merril Hoge is a former NFL running back who played eight seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears. Following his football career, he worked as an analyst at ESPN for twenty-one years, helping launch ESPN2, NFL Live, and Fantasy Football. Merril has overcome career-ending head trauma, depression, cancer, open heart surgery, and used those experiences to help others facing similar challenges through inspirational speaking and various business ventures. But none of these things are more important than the thing he cherishes most in his life- being a dad.