Episode #11
I Broke My Back at 15 and Never Stopped Moving | Jacob Barneck
At 15, Jacob Barneck was headed to a football camp when a car accident shattered his back and left him paralyzed. Doctors told him he would never walk again. His response? "It's going to be fine. I'll walk again." In this episode of Who You Became, Jacob shares the remarkable journey of choosing to walk — literally and figuratively — through every challenge life placed in front of him. From spending nights in his hospital bed willing his toes to move, to giving up his cane, to proposing to his wife Amy on their very first date, Jacob's story is one of unshakeable positivity, an unwavering belief in himself, and relentless forward motion. Now 49 years old, a husband of nearly 28 years, father of five, and a professional who has helped organizations like Goldman Sachs, Citibank, and USAA save close to half a billion dollars, Jacob is just getting started. His mission: to positively influence the lives of 10,000 people. His method: go make someone's day better. Connect with Jacob Common Sense Profile LinkedIn Instagram
