My Life Before Wrestling

Everyone is blessed with a talent or skill that helps them blossom into a better version of themselves. Being a wrestler on the scholastic level I can say that this sport has made me proud of all my accomplishments. The public opinion of wrestling includes the judgement that is merely a brolic sport that only requires muscle. In my eyes, wrestling is much more than just a muscular sport, it’s become my life. It has inspired me to become someone who strives for a brighter future.
Wrestling has created a path leading to a good work ethic along with a sense of accomplishment in a place where boys turn into men learning to bring hard work and dedication in real life.
Life before wrestling was a blur. Reminiscing on it now, it did not seem real but more as a dream. I had a life with no stress and not a care in the world. As an average freshman it seemed great, but to me now it gave a late start into my future. I was very lazy, naive, with no self confidence and no vision of a better future. It was not until I started the wrestling season that my life took a big turn.
Luckily even after doubting my commitment and ability I stuck with it my sophomore year, making a change. Pushing myself even farther the years that preceded after exploring my capabilities. There was a point where I got my hopes up; I suffered an injury setting me back the whole season. At first the thought of my chances at glory being delayed devastated me. Acceptance that my season was over as the time went by lead me to care less and to not commit myself as much as I did previously. My old self regrew, blinding me to the effect it was having on my