I remember my freshman year at Richmond high school like it was yesterday. Open gym was at 6:30 in the morning, so I would get up around 5:45 am and walk because my house was down the street. My routine would be to walk in the gym without stretching or warming up while still being able to jump as if I was on a trampoline. I'm talking windmills, tomahawks , reverse dunks, you name it. That lack of discipline followed me into college as well as my first year as a professional (last year).
The days of doing that are over. Not just as an athlete but life in general. If you push yourself as a person by getting uncomfortable and stay consistent, you will grow because of it. That goes for your muscles as well. I know the stereo types about athletes but thats due to the media focusing on negative stories in order to sell papers and get clicks on the internet. We should picture athletes as being apart of a community. Not everyone in the community get's into trouble I guess it's a juicier story. We all have lessons to learn and tests to pass in order to reach our full potential in life. One of my lessons is realizing that I'm not 15 anymore and better stretch. lol
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