LIN-sational

"The struggle of just being you..."

Common - U, Black Maybe

Things happen everyday around the world that change and shape our outlook. The same goes for sports, as they are often a mirror of what life is all about.

Gains and losses

When you love something or someone, the objective is to give it or them your all. However nothing is perfect in this world and opportunities come and go. In the case of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, three things have remained constant for him and that is why he succeeds. At the core he is centered in his faith, family, and love of the game. When he couldn't attract a scholarship to play basketball in college, he didn't give up, when he didn't get drafted by an NBA team his roots kept him strong, and when he was cut by 2-different teams before joining the Knicks, he continued to stay in the go mode.

If you work diligently toward something or someone, understand that everyday will not be the absolute best thing ever, but what happens over time is that your foundation is fortified through adversity, and once the moment arises to shine, it's not a big deal, because you have been preparing for it years in advance.

Words: @axgilbert

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