Follow Your Dreams

Have you ever woke up in the morning, mad at your current situation instead of doing something that you love? Are you content in your day-to-day life and lack motivation to change? Even if you want to change what’s around you, do you feel that the obstacles in your path takes too much time and energy to overcome?

I feel like many of us have the same issues and are in similar situations. Well, I found our motivation. If this doesn’t inspire you or give you a spark to change your current situation, I’m not sure what will. His name is Shaquem Griffin.

Griffin was a linebacker at the University of Central Florida. The first time I saw him on television was this past December when UCF was playing the Memphis Tigers in the American Championship Game. He caught my attention because he only has one hand. Come to find out, his hand was amputated at age 4 but that didn’t stopped him from playing sports. He was making plays and helped his team win the football game.

He’s currently at the NFL combine pursuing his dream of playing in the NFL. Even though he wasn’t initially invited, Griffin has made the most of his opportunity this far.

His 40 yard dash time is the fastest by any linebacker since they started keeping track back in 2003. He had went above and beyond many people’s expectations.

Shaquem has inspired me to continue to pursue my dreams even at times I don’t feel motivated. He’s actions during the NFL combine has spoken volumes across the football community. It’s people like him who doesn’t let anything get in his way to achieve what he’s trying to accomplish. In life, a lot more people will tell you “no, you can’t…” or “you don’t have…” or “you’re not able…” instead of believing in your goals and dreams. I have nothing but respect for him, and I want him to succeed at the next level. Let his current story inspire you to do what you always wanted to do, even if it’s against all odds.

JGOOD