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Tragically, Lewis was hit by a car in Colorado, breaking both of his legs, which forced him to take a nine-month break to recover from an almost fatal injury. Smith rejoined Lewis in San Francisco to pedal boat to Hawaii, where the two separated for good. Lewis continued to Australia, where a crocodile attacked him and bit off part of his paddle.

His journey continued with a hike through the Himalayas, a bike ride through Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria and Turkey, all with barricades along the way. Lewis was accused of being a spy and imprisoned in Egypt and was forced to bike through Tibet at night to avoid detection by Chinese roadblocks.

After completing the 16 different legs of his journey, with rests ranging from weeks to months in various places around the world, he arrived in Greenwich, England to welcoming family and friends.

Looking back on the journey, he realizes how much he has learned from his experience. Often, the most important education to get is experience. Learning who you are is more precious than any degree or high-paying salary. Clearly, our education is never-ending; just by living, we expand our knowledge every day.

The Players Club understands the importance of education, in all respects -- formal or informal. By guaranteeing recurring cash flow to professional athletes, we strive to provide the financial stability necessary, which will ultimately afford our athletes the time and freedom to continue discovering their own identities and expanding their knowledge.

Always remember: life is a journey, enjoy the ride!