The Best Advice I Was Ever Given....

It did not take me long to think about what and where from the best advice I have received came. The information undoubtedly came from my true hero. Those who have met him love him and those who haven't wish they had. This wise old man is without a doubt my father, or as many of you know him Joel. Ever since I was little I was never the best, fastest, biggest or strongest at anything I did, but that never stopped me. My dad was the ultimate cheerleader and supporter for me. He was at every grade school assembly (twice a week), every practice, every game, you name it, and even with all this support and encouragement there were times when I wanted to quit. Let it be known I have never quit a sport, project, anything, and it is all due to my dad. He always told me to do my best and put 100% percent effort into anything and everything I did. As previously stated I was never the MVP for any team I played on, but no one ever hustled more than I did, which is the reason I was able to participate in so many sports. Coaches were more willing to start someone with a great attitude and work ethic with decent skills than a cocky and lazy athlete who didn't try. All I wanted to do was play, I would ask coaches whether there was any spot on the field that needed to be filled, if there was anything I could do or work on so that I could have more playing time, and you know what, I almost always was one of the big contributors. My dad taught me to have a big heart and to have spirit with whatever it is I need to accomplish. There is no better role model than Joel Spencer.