<p>Former Ole Miss offensive lineman Christopher Cola shares how football shaped his career in accounting and beyond. He discusses how lessons from the trenches&mdash;preparation, teamwork, and consistency&mdash;carried him through public accounting, the CPA Exam, and a wide-ranging business career. Today, he teaches, writes, and advises student-athletes navigating NIL and financial literacy. Cola connects &ldquo;doing the things that take no talent&rdquo; (showing up, discipline, and effort) to professional success, and explains why mentorship and a personal &ldquo;board of directors&rdquo; can be a game changer for students and young professionals.</p>