 You find that core and center of who you are and you find your identity as a person. You know, the world kind of opens up a bit and things become brighter. I focused on being the best me I can every day and I think that was the, that's when I simplified everything like that life has been better for me. I feel like the game is always evolving and I got to continue to evolve with it, with it and, you know, that's the fun part, you know, not knowing how the game is going to grow and but being able to adapt to anything is something that I try to prepare for. I cry probably once a week over just like, you know, cute videos I see on Instagram. I think I just get, my cup is filled when I do stuff like that. Preparation is the most important thing and for me as an athlete, as a human being, you know, I think dealing with Achilles' injury is so much that goes into, you know, your rehab process that, you know, I broke down every single part of my body in order for me to, you know, strengthen and get better so I can get back on the floor. So the preparation I had to put in before I got on the court or, you know, what I do after post-workout, you know, all of that stuff changed as I start to get older and I start to experience changes in my body. So, you know, just preparing for games, shoot arounds, you know, building my routine up as a professional athlete has just evolved since, you know, we started working together. There's something I've been wanting to do since I was eight years old and I know what comes with it. I understand that having this platform and playing on the platform like the NBA, it brings on so many different opinions and discussions about not only just what I do on the basketball floor but who I am, my character, you know, how I operate off the floor as well. So now a lot of people are going to agree with who I am as a person, you know, and I understand that from having different teammates, playing in different regions of the country, the world, you know, having different coaches, you know, we're going to have different perspectives on life. So once I started to understand that, you know, and understand the human brain, I guess, you know, it kind of relieved all of that extra pressure I was putting on myself or other people were putting on me. I just focused on being the best me I can every day and I think that was the, that's when I simplified everything like that, life has been better for me. I surround myself with people that enjoy the things I enjoy, you know, simple as that, you know. I try to be around people that look at life in a different perspective, who's been through things, who's experienced, you know, different situations in life with, you know, different people. I enjoy being around people who travel the world, you know, I want to hear those perspectives as well. And, you know, so, you know, once you, you find that core and center of who you are and you find your identity as a person, you know, the world kind of opens up a bit and things become brighter. I enjoy being out on the floor and, you know, just developing. I enjoy different situations. Just that journey of playing every single day, no matter if it's a workout or a game or a shoot around, like I enjoy conquering that challenge, you know, whatever it is for that day, you know, and I feel like each day is fresh, you know, I think once I continue to feel that way, then I can play as long as I want and that's what keeps me going every day because coaches come up with new ideas, they come up with new, you know, shots and moves that maybe I can use, you know, strengths and conditioning coaches come up with different innovative exercises, you know. So I feel like the game is always evolving and I got to continue to evolve with it and, you know, that's the fun part, you know, not knowing how the game is going to grow and but being able to adapt to anything is something that I try to prepare for. I think individually we're all competing with perfection. I think it's such a hard task every day. But I think we're all competing against that and some players reached that and in my opinion, I feel like Michael Jordan has reached that. So I think it's, you know, I should be looking at him and comparing myself to somebody that's, you know, mastered the game, you know, because that's what I want to do eventually. So, you know, I think it's healthy when you look at it that way but when you're trying to compare personalities and characteristics and how you want to act towards people, like I think you got to find that within yourself but as far as a craft and a skill, I think it's good to look at others who've accomplished more than you or who have, you know, elevated to a level that you want to reach. You know, wanting to produce content and tell stories around the game, you know, that's something that, you know, listening to Kobe Bryant speak and, you know, hearing him after he retired and seeing the moves that he made as a businessman as a retired basketball player as well, you know, it struck a chord in me that, you know, I love to tell stories around the game of basketball. There's so many different avenues that you can inspire people through. So, you know, through podcasts, through documentaries, short films, you know, I just want to tell that relationship between the game and the individual and I think, you know, everybody on 35 Ventures, we got that same vision, you know, so when you build on a small team and a new company, it's pretty fun, you know, because everybody got fresh ideas every day and, you know, it's a family-like atmosphere. So I'm excited about what I've built off the court, but also, no, it stems from everything I do on the floor. It's all still a sport, a craft, you know, you want to obviously get better at what you're doing and you want to grow your company, you want people to, you know, trust you for what you bring to the table and the same thing on the basketball floor. So, you know, that's why I love the game so much. It's so many parallels in life and you learn so many life lessons through the game and I just try to approach it, the team aspect off the floor as well, you know. So a lot of people support me and got my back in everything that I want to do and make sure I'm not, you know, make sure I'm talking through everything and going through everything with a fine, with a comb and making sure that, you know, we're all on the same page. So it's just been fun building, man. I'm excited about what the future holds. It's been 12 years now, so I feel like I kind of know my rhythm and, you know, what I need to do on the floor and how I need to prepare each day as a basketball player and also knowing that, you know, having a lot of time to myself is good for ideas, just good for, you know, just getting a different perspective, you know. I'm single, no kids, so I can kind of move around how I want. So, you know, I work out for two hours a day and then the rest of the day, I'm thinking of, you know, how we can tell stories, how we can build with other creators, how we can build our team out, you know. So it's just constant, constant dialogue on, you know, different and just fresh ideas every day, man. It's been fun. So, you know, like I said, being a veteran, you learn how to prioritize your time and you figure out your routine. And I think I'm at that point. When I laugh a lot throughout the day, I feel like I had a great day. And I cry probably once a week over just like, you know, cute videos I see on Instagram. And I think I just get, my cup is filled when I do stuff like that, you know. And obviously I love the place still and I love building with, you know, other players on the floor each and every day. But, you know, just that camaraderie is something that, you know, something that I need as a human being that makes me go. So, you know, just the small stuff I really enjoy. I'm just excited to be a player again, you know, sitting out a whole year learning how to re-learn how to walk again after five months and, you know, learning how to be a basketball player again. I'm just excited that I'm one of the guys, you know, that, you know, I could go through a practice in the game and be one of the players again. So I'm excited about that. And, you know, the game has just been so special to me and playing on this stage and the NBA has afforded me so many great things, my family as well. So I'm just excited to be back out there and spreading some love and joy for the game.