This post was a freelance piece originally written for Tambwoy.com.

It’s important that we don’t use our sports as a measure of our self-worth.

I wish I could tell this to my younger self, especially when it comes to my soccer-playing days. To put it bluntly, I was a pretty mediocre soccer player, and just didn’t have the skill that was required for joining a club-level team. I really let this affect my self-esteem and felt like this meant I wasn’t good enough, in sports or in life.

This post was a freelance piece originally written for Tambwoy.com.

I’m not sure where I’d be without sports. I’ve been involved in a few different sports throughout my life, and the values I’ve learned have not only been applicable to the sports world, but the real world as well. I’ve learned everything from the meaning of teamwork, to friendly competition, to confidence, to celebrating wins and facing failures. Sports have pushed me to my limits, but have also shown me that putting in hard work can lead to amazing accomplishments.

This post was a freelance piece originally written for Tambwoy.com.

Sports have taught me so much about myself over the years, and I am so thankful that the sports I played when I was younger have been able to shape many of my present day experiences. I have learned many lessons through sports, many of which have proven to be relevant and impactful in my day-to-day life.