The first NFL team I signed with was the Buffalo Bills.
I joined the team in the middle of fall camp. After signing, I went straight to offensive meetings. I remember we were installing another part of the offensive playbook. I had no idea what was going on, so I just sat there, pretending as if I did.
The running back saw me over there looking confused and leaned over, saying, “This probably looks like Greek to you right now. No worries, we’ll learn it.” Less than two weeks later, I was the starting running back for our third preseason game, knowing all the installed plays from the playbook.
There may be times in life where things seem challenging to learn or grasp at first, but with practice and repetition, you can learn anything. Just from my experience learning many football playbooks, I have gained the confidence and skill to learn just about anything. That’s how I was able to teach myself Spanish, along with many other things I’ve learned over the years.
I don’t get discouraged at the beginning when I don’t know much; I embrace the process and practice daily. I know that eventually, I will master whatever it is that I’m trying to master, the same way I did with the 14 playbooks I learned in an 8-year span.
So if you have a skill, subject, or concept that you’re having a hard time grasping, give it time and effort, and you’ll get there. Start with the end in mind and know that anything is possible.
FLY, BLACK BOY 