A Student-Athlete's Perspective

Mstcks - nice work. Definitely want to encourage you and your writing ability. I believe JH may have launched a writing career based in part on his membership here. No reason we cannot have many like-minded individuals do similar things here.

Also, I want to encourage you with baseball. Give it everything you got and let the chips fall where they may. It is fun and rewarding to try hard.

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I’ve probably already lost some after throwing in the elephant in the room, religion

You did'nt lose me however I believe it's about "faith". Religion unfortunately is really about something else. Blessings to you.

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I agree with the others. I enjoyed the photo you've selected as a backdrop to your blog. Dramatic and interesting.

Keep writing mstcks!




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Thanks for the kind words!

And legendscoach, I believe you are right. It is probably more accurate to say faith, not religion.

By the way, I do not seek a job in the journalism world, I am just someone who likes to share his thoughts!

I put you on my favorites list and look forward to checking in. Thanks!

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Any job you seek requires good communication skills of all types.

You're on your way and your blog will help.



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gotwood,

You're right about that! I guess one of those jobs is PR/Advertising!

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And politician!



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I for one look forward to each blog!

I look forward to reading your blog. And I encourage you to write about life and faith. I've always tried to teach my young players that baseball can teach you a lot about life.

If I may, I'd like to share one of these stories.

I recently read Josh Hamilton's book about his rise, fall and re-rise in baseball and in life. This Saturday night, my family and I were privileged to hear Josh and his wife speak at a local church.

Here's the story that struck me. Maybe a new take on the poem, Footprints.

Josh was working through a sober period yet slipped. One night he had a dream where he was fighting a well-dressed man. Josh would beat the man down with a baseball bat. The man would come back at him. Again, Josh would beat the man down with the bat. This went on and on, yet Josh was never able to finish the job. Eventually, he awoke from this nightmare.

A while after Josh had been clean and sober, he found himself having the same dream one night. Only this time, there was one glaring difference.

Same fight. Same well-dressed man. Same baseball bat used. Yet this time, Josh was successful in beating his aggressor.

He looked around to see what was different in this dream. Tonight, Jesus stood at his side.

biggerpapi,

I have read his book, "Beyond Belief". It is a very good read should you get the chance. In it, he talks about that story. I think it's pretty powerful, and you rephrased it well!

For those who haven't gotten a chance, I'd encourage you to watch this video ofJosh Hamilton.