--- title: Overcoming Obstacles and Living Your Dream with Reggie Bennett description: Imagine being shot at 13 and being told you'd never walk again let alone play football (and you're a top quarterback). 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We discuss his mindset after the injury happened and what drove him to not let his injury define him. He shares how he found his purpose to inspire others who had suffered from spinal cord injuries. We also discuss his journey to becoming an IFBB Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilding Champion and competing on the Mr. Olympia stage. [![Picture of Darrell Evans](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/80078bcd8d1fa1658c867a527289faf4)](https://www.darrellevans.net/blog/author/darrell-evans) #### Darrell Evans Darrell Evans is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and Co-founder/CEO of Yokel Local Digital Marketing Agency. He and his teams have helped businesses generate over $300M+ in revenue online. Every month, he leads virtual workshops teaching actionable strategies and tips from his experience helping companies market, grow, and scale. 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