Become A CHAMPION in Life

What’s good people?

Lebron James finally got his ring huh? (NWO)! Good for him, once I heard the G.O.A.T. my favorite athlete of all-time Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon had been putting in work and helping him with his game after the epic fail last spring in the NBA playoffs I had no other choice but to start rooting for him again. All Lebron has to do now is “Give the Dream his Change” (inside joke). And just like the Miami Heat at the moment, the only other thing hotter than the weather outside is my new favorite rapper 2 Chaaaaaainz! I have to get together and do a 2 Chainz & “P” Collaboration at some point and am going to title it REAL Recognize REAL. Man I think his on like every hot record out today, that boy spits HOT FIRE. No Lie No Lie No Lie…

Ok people; Let me get focused…

As many of you all know by now I am a total sports junkie. I eat, sleep, drink and think sports 24/7. And the one thing from following sports all my life and being a fan of so many great athletes often shows you us is their journey and road to becoming a CHAMPION. Becoming the BEST at what you do is not easy. There are no short-cuts, cheat codes to play with nor excuses built in for your failures. It is even more trying when you have to do in front of millions on the world’s biggest stage.

The Olympics are right around the corner in just a matter of weeks.  I am once again looking forward to all the great stories of personal triumph, resilience, and sacrifices made by the world’s greatest athletes. I think the Olympics are possibly the only time I actually root for the United States as much as I cheer for Nigeria. Now the embarrassing part is seeing all the talented Nigerian and African athletes representing countries like Great Britain, Spain and United States. I guess when it comes to sports and athletics, being Nigerian or African is tolerated better and deemed acceptable in the eyes of those who de-humanize us often.  

Now unlike the Olympics that come around every four years, the game of life is an EVERYDAY GRIND. We all are born with a talent or a gift; it is up to each individual to find out what makes him/her special. Those fortunate enough at a very early stage in their development are able to formulate a plan and work towards their goal. Some of us aren’t so lucky and just stay in the fight and strive to survive.  

It is common knowledge that one can only attain success by minimizing distractions. Ever noticed how the world’s greatest athletes are able to lock-in and stay focused on the task at hand be it on the track, in the pool or boxing ring or on the football pitch. It requires a high level of mental toughness from many of these men/women we grow to idolize as youngsters.

My favorite trait personified in these coming Olympics and the game of life itself is the ability and the persistence to get up after a defeat and over coming adversity. Nothing in life worth having is easy; we have to learn how to hit a curve ball every once in a while and be able to take constructive criticism from those that want the best out of us. And in the words of the famous hockey great Wayne Gretzky “We miss 100% of the shots we never take”.

Get in the Game.