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Before Mitch Lyons became a financial advisor, he spent seven seasons in the NFL navigating roster battles, coaching changes, injuries, and the grind of life as a tight end with the Falcons and Steelers. Mitch opens up about what those years were really like: what shaped him, what humbled him, and what ultimately pushed him toward a second career built around service instead of stadiums.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

Draft Day Reality: early doubts, speed concerns, and proving himself

Atlanta → Pittsburgh: two franchises, two cultures, and a fresh start

Inside the Steelers Culture: what made Pittsburgh feel like home

Career-Ending Injuries: when the game forces the next chapter

New Purpose in Finance: discovering the world of advising

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In this episode of The Lyons Share, Mitch breaks down the first 12-team College Football Playoff field, why Notre Dame ended up on the outside looking in, and why the “we were ranked higher last week” argument doesn’t hold up against Miami’s head-to-head win. He also digs into Notre Dame’s decision to skip their bowl game, what that means for the fifth-year seniors and walk-ons who just lost one last trip with their brothers, and why there will always be controversy—no matter how big the playoff gets. Mitch shares his perspective on Cinderella teams like James Madison, the realities of an imperfect system, and why, at the end of the day, the best solution is still the simplest: win more games.

Mitch recaps a must-win Thursday night: five sacks on Dak, cleaner pockets for Goff, Amon-Ra’s gutsy return, and big plays from Montgomery and the electric Jahmyr Gibbs. Where Detroit stands at 8–5, why turnover margin is the swing stat, and how a road trip to the Rams could turbo-charge the playoff push—then Steelers, Vikings, Bears to close. Brought to you by MitchLyonsWealth.com—free resources, newsletter, or book a call.