Seth Franco's remarkable journey from basketball prodigy to physical rehabilitation warrior captivates in this deeply moving episode of The Klimb. Touring around the world as a member of the iconic Harlem Globetrotters, Seth's meteoric rise in professional basketball came to an abrupt halt when doctors discovered he had been born with hip dysplasia. By age 23, this undiagnosed condition had caused the joint deterioration of an 80-year-old, requiring both hips to be replaced.
Facing the devastating loss of his professional career, Seth made a pivotal decision that would define his recovery and future: "I focused on what I could do, not what I couldn't." This mindset shift became the foundation of his rehabilitation journey—a progression he now teaches others through his ministry called Stand, Walk, Run. The philosophy is beautifully simple yet profound: stand for who you want to be, take small daily steps toward your goals, and ultimately run after something meaningful that extends beyond yourself.
Seth draws powerful parallels between basketball and life's challenges, noting that "life is like a basketball—when it's filled with the right thing, the harder you push it down, the higher it soars back up." His candid reflections on fatherhood reveal how he's applying the lessons from his athletic journey to family life, learning that true toughness isn't about projecting strength but about caring for those you love.
Perhaps most compelling is Seth's hard-earned wisdom about the disconnect between feelings and reality: "Sometimes you don't feel good, but you're actually doing great." His story reminds us that our greatest accomplishments often come during our most difficult moments—when we push through discomfort to do what matters most.
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