Saturday, November 17, 2012

The real "Ocho"

The difference between those who dream and those who achieve has and will always come down to one thing: work ethic. It's not this esoteric happening of events or being "lucky." Just plain old work ethic.
I've been blessed to have some great friends that embody this standard, and I would like to feature of one of them today as SZG's Player of the Week.
Enter in Joseph "Ocho" Holder.
Six weeks ago Holder broke his leg and was told he would no longer be able to lace up his cleats to run routes and was done for the season. But today my good friend did the impossible and played in the Ivy clinching game against Cornell. Although his game stats against Cornell are nothing to vaunt about, I'm certain it meant the world to him to not only play, but catch a pass in the victory. 
Proving people wrong has been a common melody in Holder's life, and I know his journey to overcome doubters all began with one step. And how could I forget to mention that this is his third Ivy League Championship. So much for a walk-on...
In closing, enter next week with this in mind: you don't have to see the whole staircase to take the first step. 
Have a good weekend!

~~ J-Walt

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