This week we are joined by my friend Christian Lopez. I met Christian on the mats of Pure MMA and saw that he was respectful with the determination to succeed. However, I learned that Christian was not always this way and went through hard times to become the man he is today. Christian takes us through his childhood all the way until the present day. We learn of why he was a troublemaker in middle school, falling in love with the sport of Wrestling only to see his shot at collegiate wrestling disappear, and the huge responsibility of having to take care of his siblings, at a young age, while battling depression. This is a roller coaster of a story, which sees Christian battling constant adversity both internal and external; however, you will see why resilience and persistence are important. I am happy to say that Christian has learned from his lessons and is now taking life by the horns and living it to the fullest. Enjoy!