Dallas: Re-Establishing the Importance of Personal Responsibility in the US

2100 North Greenville Avenue,Richardson TX 75082

20 October, 2021

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Join AIER’s Bastiat Society program in Dallas for an in-person event with Cory Procter, NFL Athlete and Investment Advisor. Join AIER’s Bastiat Society program in Dallas for an in-person event with Cory Procter, NFL Athlete, Investment Advisor, and motivational speaker. In conjunction with individual liberty and free-market ideals, a widely shared sense of personal responsibility is critical for creating a positive and vibrant civil society and driving human flourishing. The need for people to embrace personal responsibility is more critical than ever today as we deal with a culture that is increasingly infused with woke politics and notions of victimhood, along with the increasing tendency of many groups in society to see government as the solution (often in coercive terms) to perceived problems of injustice (racial, gender-based, and so on). Cory will share his perspective on the need for widespread agreement on the importance of personal responsibility and agency rather than consistently blaming “others” for perceived inequities or hardships, and how this has affected his own experience in life and how he runs his business. Cost to attend is $10, payable here on Eventbrite or at the door. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you prefer to pay at the door or if the cost would be a barrier to attending. _______________________ Bio: Cory Procter was picked up by the Detroit Lions practice squad in 2005. Seizing yet another opportunity he wasn’t expecting, he made the most of it. Procter worked hard, focused, and pushed himself forward. One yard at a time. Literally overnight, Cory ended up in Texas playing for the Dallas Cowboys. His tenure with the Cowboys would last 5 seasons and span two monumental stadiums. In 2007, Cory was introduced to his wife through mutual friends, and Megan has been by his side ever since. Together, both Texas transplants, they made the Lone Star State their home, growing their football family. Cory continued to soar, until 2010, after moving to Miami. During game play in Miami, he had a massive and career ending injury. Procter did not know that was his new reality, that his time in the sun had come to an end. As he stumbled through the next few years, seven surgeries, tons of rehab, moving back and forth across the US to continue his football dream, he emerged a broken man, struggling to redefine himself. He and Megan began a family in 2011, with Cory literally limping down the aisle. It wasn’t long after that Cory and his family faced the biggest trial in the loss of a loved one. This shook faith to the core but ultimately God used this to bring Cory closer to Him and create a leader. It was through his faith that Cory stepped into his role as a man to effectively lead in his family, business, and community. Cory and Megan now live in the DFW metroplex with their daughter, Grace, and their son, Hank. Cory runs his financial services company, Pro Capital Wealth Management, and shares his story of faith, football, and perseverance to impact his community. His goal is to build stronger people and bring them closer to purpose. See full bio. AIER’s Bastiat Society program is a global network of business professionals committed to advancing free trade, individual freedom, and responsible governance. Our chapters host over 200 lectures, discussions, seminars, workshops, and conferences in over 20 countries each year.