Jim Morris

Athlete: 
Jim Morris
Date: 
03/01/2010
Gender: 
Male
Description: 

The "Rookie" on Gratitude.

Focus: 

Gratitude – Letting others know you see how they’ve helped you.

Print Body: 

"People told me I was a better football player, but I didn't listen. I wanted to play baseball. I was immature; not a nice person" Jim Morris says as he reflects on his life. Morris' career is well documented through his book and the Disney movie "The Rookie." As a motivational speaker, Morris talks about how he has learned to appreciate what he has. He now listens to advice people give. "My Grandfather is my hero. He was a stand up guy who always did the right things. Through him, I learned to appreciate what I had; work for what I wanted instead of expecting it to be handed to me."

Verse: 

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.”

Marcus Cicero

Action Point: 

Who has made the greatest impact on your life at this point? Communicate this to that person in a tangible way, today.