Mental toughness is an attitude centered on doing the best you can in the present, while believing you can do even better in the future. - Tom Brady

I believe that what we get out of our bodies is a direct result of what we put in. I (mostly) follow a plant-based diet of whole foods that helps my body stay in balance and limits additional inflammation. I try to surround myself with positive people, and I work to minimize distractions whenever possible. My lifestyle has helped me stay physically and mentally fit.

You can make life a lot harder for yourself by focusing on negative things in your path or making excuses for why things didn’t go your way. Or, you can refuse to take things personally, let them go, learn from them, and become the best version of yourself. It’s a choice. It’s actually your choice.

In so many ways, the worst experiences I’ve had in my life have been my best experiences, because I learned the most — and learning turns everything into a positive.