Hard Work

The story of the first time I spoke to Michael Jordan

March 15, 2017
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The first time I spoke with the G.O.A.T. was just over 20 years ago.  I had seen Michael Jordan before on a basketball court and a baseball field, but never had been in a position to talk with him.  It was in the last moments of evening, at a back entrance to the now closed […]

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Me and Corey Maggette (One Man’s Kindness Changes the Game)

January 29, 2013
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On January 16th, Corey Maggette of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons found me on Instagram and it changed everything. Just 11 days later, after some messaging back and forth between myself and Corey, I was at the Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons game on Sunday to meet him, thank him for his kindness and to hand […]

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The NBA’s Corey Maggette shares my journey to play Michael Jordan with over 1 Million people!

January 17, 2013
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Last night I asked for support in my quest to play Michael Jordan 1-on-1. Then something amazing happened!

God gives us a dream and then in moments like last night, with me, He says DREAM BIGGER!

He says BELIEVE FOR GREATER THINGS!

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Two Things That You Control Today, That Will Change Your Tomorrow (A Shooting Story)

September 23, 2012
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Before I shook hands with Michael Jordan and told him about mevsMJ.com, I saw it happen! I’ve seen the 1-on-1 game with MJ! I’ve seen myself speaking to thousands, encouraging young and old what I believe, that Anything Is Possible with Faith & Hard Work! I’ve seen lives changed!

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Me and Michael Jordan! (Telling MJ about mevsMJ.com)

July 18, 2012
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After 23 months of effort, thousands upon thousands of words, through training at all hours, the injuries, rejection, doubt and pessimism, through life changing experiences, to the testing of everything I believe in, on July 11th, 2012, the dreamer won!

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They

March 19, 2012
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They say it will never happen. They shake their heads and quietly chuckle. They try to introduce doubt. They pour their pessimism all over me and expect me to wilt. They question my motives. They call themselves my friends. But..They don’t know how badly I want this.

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Greatness Is One Selfish Bastard!

August 25, 2011
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Have you ever gotten close to greatness? I mean so close that you could extend your hand and introduce yourself? I have. Greatness is one selfish bastard! It wants all of your time. It wants to be number one in your life. If you seek it out, greatness will show you what it takes to […]

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How to Lose Your BIG BUT!

January 6, 2011

31,536,000 That’s how many seconds are in each calendar year. Now, now, now, now, now…a few more gone, sprayed like they’ve been released from an automatic weapon, past your life never to be captured again. You’ll probably chew up over 240 just reading this post. If you don’t mind me asking, exactly how old are […]

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