There are no shortcuts to success; every step matters.
As cliché as it sounds, it’s about trusting the process. When following a cooking recipe, every ingredient and instruction is put there for a reason. You have to follow them all for the best outcome.
Making it to the NFL was my ultimate goal, but it was everything I had to go through prior in the 15 years of football that I appreciate the most and gain the most from. Instant gratification would be cool, but don’t undermine the value of every step along the way.
The lessons you will learn, the practice and improvement you will see, and the character that will build inside of you. Appreciate it all. You’ll get there, step by step.
FLY, BLACK BOY 