Advice to my younger self.

At the young age of twenty-seven, I sometimes think about the wisdom & learning abilities God has given me at this point in life.   If I could go back in time, what advice would I give my younger self, what beliefs would I instill into his being. The very first thing I would tell AJ Gray, a young ambitious athlete, filled with unconscious fear and doubt because of certain circumstances in his life, I would tell him that "pain" is only temporary, and to not become a victim to failure or defeat.  Secondly, one of the most important things but probably the hardest, is to, follow your dreams no matter what people say, or any negative feedback you may receive, anything is possible to him who believes. I remember growing up in my teenage years I was stuck in-between the fact of knowing my dream could come true on one side, and on the other, people telling me that it wasn't possible.  Make a decision to believe in the talent and vision God has given you, the rest will unfold!  Thirdly, the most important, is to let go and let God.  I was always the kid trying to control everything around me, trying so hard to make things happen, to make people deliver, focusing on everything outside of myself, pretty much adding stress to my situation.  I realized that many things were not in my control, I can only control myself, my thoughts, and my reaction to situations, there will be ups and downs, but how I choose to react defines MY outcome.  Therefore recently I have developed into a mindset of letting go and having FAITH that my God will deliver.  I write this specifically for anybody pursuing something in life, but may have doubts because of what people say, or what society portrays for us to be, discover your greatness, dig deep within yourself, reprogram your mind, and take a leap of faith, anything is possible!!