This is the story and inspiration that made me start WIN The Ball Stops. This is my way of giving back to athletes what basketball has given and taught me.
“If I don’t use my struggle to help others, I have wasted my struggle.”
How would your life change if a lifelong pursuit was coming to an end and you were not confident that you gave everything you had to your dream?TK LaFleur was a star athlete and had the accolades to prove it. After 15+ years of playing basketball from the YMCA through the professional ranks, her life took a very drastic and dark turn. TK was put in a position that forced her to discover new things about herself in order to cope in a world that was crumbling around her. She learned how to handle her emotions in a positive, healthy manner. TK now spreads this passion to others.
- Do you have positive coping techniques?
- Do you have hobbies outside of your passion or focus in life?
- Do you spend quality time with your family?
- Do you know your likes and dislikes?
It is safe to have an undivided focus on a target or multiple goals. It is safe to have passions. What is unsafe is developing hyperfocus while forgetting to enjoy life. There must be balance. This book will provide leadership principles for how to effectively “steer your ship” and prevent yourself from falling into some of the same pitfalls TK encountered. Prepare to break your own silence as you reclaim a life that is worth living and leading.
