My dream growing up was to play in the NFL.
In fact, I still keep an NFL football in my gym bag every day.
Not because I still want to play in the NFL...
But to remind me of something…
Because while that was my dream…
I never truly believed in my ability to be a professional athlete.
I didn't understand the work that was required.
I was soft.
So I quit chasing that dream.
This is something that haunted me for a long time ... to the point of having nightmares about it.
So why do I carry a football with me?
To serve as a reminder to never fucking quit.
NEVER.
No matter how hard shit gets...
No matter what obstacles present themselves...
No matter the pain I have to endure...
I will never quit on myself again.
Neither should you.