I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony.
But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing.
Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. Itās not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons⦠donāt quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it.
Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me.
Take your grades serious.āØChoose who you hang around wisely.āØProtect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.āØRespect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.āØWork hard when nobody clapping.
Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie.
Iām still figuring it out myself. Iām struggling but I know God got me.
Be intentional.āØLock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work.
Iām learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today.
Start now.