Bret Merkle on Pain, Resilience, and Authenticity

Bret Merkle on Pain, Resilience, and Authenticity

"I didn't want anyone to see me as I really am. I thought they would reject me. That's why, in the beginning, I worked so hard to walk perfectly -- I didn't want anyone to see my weakness. But it was only when I was willing to let people inside and to see that is when I began to be comfortable with it as well."

Continuing our 'Managing in Tough Times' series is Bret Merkle, a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, personal injury attorney whose life was turned upside down at the age of 21 after he sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident. Suddenly facing a life with chronic pain and loss of bodily function, Bret slowly discovered sources of joy and fulfillment that would keep him moving forward.

While he learned to push through his hardships to accomplish an impressive legal career, Bret continued to struggle with being open about his physical struggles due to a fear of rejection. As Bret finally began to appreciate the value of living authentically and creating bonds as his true, vulnerable, and imperfect self, he built powerful relationships and unmatched success in his career as a trial lawyer. Above all, he's learned to face his fears in everything he does -- whether it involves his body or his next trial.

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