Spartan pro Isaiah Vidal, through the rough circumstances of his life, took the road less traveled to success: He saw the troubled path of his father and didn’t take it. Sons often repeat the mistakes of their fathers, how did Vidal manage to turn things around? In a nutshell, it was a combination of will, determination, and an orientation towards positivity as well as turning towards other strong role models in his life like his mom and grandfather for inspiration. Their influences, as Vidal will describe, laid the foundation for his transformation.Lessons: 1. When proceeding with your life, think of the legacy you want to leave, the example for your children to follow. 2. Take measures to guard against negativity in your life. 3. If you want to get back on your feet, first you have to get off of your ass.