Today I want to shift my attention to someone that many
admire for his hockey plays. Max Pacioretty has gone through so much in his
personal life. As fans we often only pay attention to athletes on their play
and frequently forget that they too have lives. Max has only been playing in
the NHL since 2009 and already has a medical history including: facture cervical vertebra (C4), and recently
had surgery for an appendectomy. Two major health issues in such a short period
of time, and yet Max is still playing the game he loves with passion. He never
seems to show a conservative side to him. These are the athletes that need to be
looked up to by kids- the athletes that go through so much and never give up,
or slow down on their dreams.
Having challenges can be very tough for most. To some it can
be a breaking point in their lives, but others use their struggles as a motivation
to get stronger and to succeed at whatever cost. I know for myself finding a
way to move on is extremely difficult. At times I almost gave up, but
alternately I became stronger as the days passed. I can only guess what Max
went through. Every man starts out equal; it’s the great ones that succeed
through tough times. We all go through difficulties. How will you handle it?
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