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32 before 32 – Lesson 27: Comparison is a Killer

The presence of talent in one person is not the absence of talent within yourself

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32 before 32 – Lesson 26: Learn to Apologize

It can be humbling and sobering to admit fault. There was a time in my life where I would liked … More

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32 before 32 – Lesson 11: Embrace the Grind

One aspect of life that rings true no matter the situation is this: no matter the circumstance, sometimes nothing beats elbow grease and some grit.

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32 before 32 – Lesson 9: Know when you Unplug

Admittedly I am really bad at this. Similar to when I talk about how important it is to stay informed … More

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32 before 32 – Lesson 7: Stay Informed

The way I see it; I can only benefit from learning from someone who knows more about a subject than me.

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32 before 32- Lesson 5: Get Excited!

The above picture was taken after a wrestling tournament back in 2016 where my team came in second. Now most … More

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32 before 32- Lesson 1: Show up

This is a part of a series explained in the button down below. As a man, nothing is more important … More

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