Lessons for Life and Business
If there’s one hope I have for all of us when we look back on Coronavirus, it’s that we remember it as a time that helped us learn how to adapt and change. I don’t think there’s ever been a time that, collectively, has created such a dramatic amount of change in such a short…
Read more about Challenges may be uncomfortable, but you can’t grow without them
If you’ve followed my blog or social media for any length of time, you know that one of my favorite messages to share is how wide-reaching the impact of sports can be — and how often sports provides opportunities that go far, far beyond the court or field itself and positively affect so many aspects…
Read more about How picking Cal-Berkeley was one of the best plays I ever made
Have you ever had a partnership—maybe with a teacher, coach, or colleague—that was instrumental in your life or your growth? Those types of partnerships are so valuable—the right ones can make all the difference. In my life so far, I’ve been blessed with a number of great partnerships. I’ve had partnerships with great coaches, who…
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I grew up in Southwest Atlanta in a big family that didn’t have a lot of resources and didn’t live in a great neighborhood. When I was starting high school, my mom—who at that point was separated from my dad—moved us north of the city, to a new neighborhood with better schools. I, however, wanted…
Read more about Sometimes a new perspective is all it takes to change your life
I recently had an unbelievable week at work. Here’s how it broke down: 3 days in Senegal 2 days in Montgomery, Alabama 2 days in Orlando, Florida It was such an unbelievable week that, on the last leg of my journey home, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much I appreciate my job with…
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Earlier this summer, I was at the NBA draft, watching the newest round of players get selected onto various NBA teams. As is always the case, it’s a day filled with incredible excitement, anticipation, nervousness, and — for some — sadness. Every year, it brings up memories of the year I was drafted. It was…
Read more about Reflecting on the 2019 NBA Draft: Embracing Your Rookie Season
