Stay in the Game: Making the Most of Every Season | Matt Forté Moderated by: Jeff Duncan

In Stay in the Game: Making the Most of Every Season, Matt Forté reflects on his journey from the football field to life beyond the sport, sharing lessons about resilience, adaptability, and pursuing excellence in every arena. Drawing on his experiences as a professional athlete, entrepreneur, and mentor, Forté explores how mindset, preparation, and perseverance shape success on and off the field. Moderated by sports journalist Jeff Duncan, their conversation examines how athletes translate discipline and teamwork into lasting personal and professional growth. Together, they reflect on embracing challenges, maximizing opportunities, and the strategies that allow individuals to stay engaged, purposeful, and motivated through every season of life. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.