Wally Green: From Brooklyn's Streets to Ping Pong Fame
I always tell people like you know, if you've been through stuff and and and you know now you're doing good in your life, you need to go back and you need to help those kids because you're the only one they're going to listen to, because they're going to listen to that guy for sure.
Ever wondered how a simple game can change a life? Meet Wally Green, a man whose journey from the gritty streets of Brooklyn to international ping pong fame is nothing short of astonishing. In this episode of 'Nowhere To Go But Up', host Sean Dustin dives into Wally's remarkable story. Growing up in a tough neighborhood, Wally found himself entangled in gang life. But an unexpected opportunity to learn ping pong in Germany offered him a way out.
His experiences didn’t stop there; Wally also ventured into North Korea, navigating the complexities and dangers of engaging with a closed-off society. Beyond his athletic prowess, Wally discusses the vital role of personal responsibility and parenting in shaping lives. He opens up about his career as a public speaker, including a TEDx talk and a life-changing New York Times article that boosted his speaking engagements.
This episode is packed with inspiration, shedding light on how one man's passion for ping pong became a lifeline and a platform for change. Whether you're looking for motivation or just an incredible story, Wally's journey will leave you inspired.