About this episode
Michael Roos shares his journey from Estonia to the NFL and discusses his post-football life focused on family and community.
Today’s guest has a story that goes far beyond football. Michael Roos' journey begins in Estonia and takes him across the world to the NFL, where he spent a decade competing at the highest level with the Tennessee Titans. But what stands out most isn’t just the career, it’s the mindset. Learning a new language, adapting to new cultures, and embracing pressure became part of who he is. Now in his post-NFL chapter, Michael is back in Spokane, where he played college football at EWU, focused on family, community, and building something meaningful. From real estate development to launching his brand, Cooked as a Goat , his approach is simple. Go all in on what matters. This conversation is about reinvention, commitment, and what it looks like to bet on yourself in every season of life.
People in this episode
Host: Joshua Hissong
Guest: Michael Roos
Topics covered
- football
- mindset
- reinvention
- community
- real estate
- personal development
Keywords
- Michael Roos
- NFL
- Tennessee Titans
- reinvention
- real estate
- Cooked as a Goat
- mindset
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tennessee Titans, EWU
Products: Cooked as a Goat
Places: Estonia, Spokane
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