- Chris Borland (age 24) recently announced his retirement from football.
I don’t mean to beat a dead horse, but to me it’s uplifting when somebody has the balls to do something that can seem like a crazy idea, but in the big picture will benefit themselves, their family and even their place of work.
We can all take a step back and be more like Chris Borland, and obviously I'm not talking just about football. There’s so many things we do in our daily lives that aren’t necessarily good for us. Have you ever considered what may be best for you?
The three-hour commute for an extra acre of land, working two jobs to have a second car. Are things like that worth it? Does it make sense to sacrifice your health, your time with your family or anything else for something superficial?
I thought The Players’ Tribune article by Baltimore Ravens lineman John Urschel captured the essence of Chris Borland’s decision perfectly. It is something to take a lesson from.
- John Urschel offered a unique perspective on the recent retirement of 24-year-old linebacker Chris Borland.
If you’re a parent, this is real. Think twice about having your kid play football. For yourself, think about the things you could stop doing on a day-to-day business that would improve your life.
