I realize that it stems from my teen years. When I started dating my high school girlfriend, this guy who really liked her egged my car. It started this whole AIM chat drama (remember AIM?!), where his friends would message me, trying to incite a fight.

When I first heard this story, I got chills. What are the chances an NFL player would be reading his book on the sidelines for the entire world to see? And how did it come at the exact moment when Jim needed it?

When you feel sad, it’s not healthy to push it away. Nor is it helpful to get into action and fix it. The best thing you can do when you're sad is to feel sad.

The successful ones rack up rejection after rejection after rejection. They know that by staying in the game, they are strengthening their resilience and perseverance.

Artists break the rules.

If you're a musician, explore guidance behind your music.

If you never tell stories, maybe it's time to experiment with talks and let people into your world.

Breaking the mold is what helps people connect with you, and that's what turns listeners into true fans.

When you love what you do, you willingly endure the pain and the process to find success.

You make an effort to overcome your doubt and perfectionism in the service of your calling.

You take action. Fail. Learn. Iterate. Try again.

Repeat until you succeed.