Might be the best thing Iโve read this monthโฆ.
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. Itโs 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 reasonsโฆ donโt 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.โจChoose who you hang around wisely.โจProtect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.โจRespect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.โจWork hard when nobody clapping.
Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie.
Iโm still figuring it out myself. Iโm struggling but I know God got me.
Be intentional.โจLock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work.
Iโm learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today.
Start now.