Only 1 out of 57 athletes make it to play Collegiate Division 1 Sports. That's less than 2% clearly there is something that definitively separates athletes from the other groups to make it to the space. Today we share Taylor Cox's story, a local football alum from Jackson High who carried his talents to Kansas University and even signed on with an opportunity for the Dallas Cowboys to train during the combine. Tap in to listen to his journey and how he was able to get there, even through the struggle. 

Unjust systems. Posed meritocracy. With the protest invasion in the Capitol, I reflected this past week on when Being Black In America hit me in the face, and how many people witnessed what happens when a social movement isn't protected, compared to one movement that is protected. The difference..? Let's check the consequences. 

As a part of the Millenial generation, we are consuming things day in and day out. What type of content do you consume? This segment is sharing the most inspirational and empowering content that I've come across or have been referred to throughout the week. 

001- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 

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Beauty In The Struggle 009- We sat down with the Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Everett High School to discuss mindset. Bobby Thompson is a good friend of mine, a true hooper, who has a genuine love for not only the game but also his community. We deep dive into what he's learned throughout his hoopers' journey, and how he continues to implement discipline, vulnerability, and competition towards his boys basketball program with the hopes of helping them become better men. 

BEAUTY IN THE STRUGGLE 008 | VALS LIFE

Listen to my friend, brother, teammate of 15 years discuss the single most important quality in life that gives him purpose. Val Hennings is a family man first, proud husband and father of two amazing young girls. His passion comes from the struggles he faced throughout his childhood, which propelled him to seek further purpose rather than letting those uncertainties derail him from his overall mission to be the best father/husband/brother he can be.